Title(s): Prof
Current Position/Designation: Associate Professor and Paediatrics lecturer
Institutional Affiliation: Physiotherapy Department, University of Pretoria
Active Email Address: anri.human@up.ac.za
Telephone Number (WhatsApp): 0743624055
Professor Anri Human is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Pretoria, specialising in Paediatric Physiotherapy and neuromuscular disorders (NMD). With over 17 years of academic experience, she has developed and implemented an integrated Paediatrics curriculum and actively supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students. Internationally recognised for her work in respiratory assessment and management of patients with NMD, Prof Human has presented at leading congresses including the World Muscle Society and TREAT-NMD, and contributes to several expert panels, congress and scientific committees, and is involved with the NMD clinic at Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Pretoria. Her research integrates teaching, community engagement, and patient advocacy, with a focus on improving clinical outcomes and health-related quality of life for children with neuromuscular conditions in resource-limited settings. Prof Human’s work embodies a commitment to socially responsive, evidence-based care in neurorehabilitation.
Specialist in Paediatric Physiotherapy with a focus on neuromuscular disorders and paediatric neurodisability.
Lead developer of a comprehensive, integrated Paediatric Physiotherapy curriculum at the University of Pretoria, aligned with HPCSA and global standards.
Internationally recognised specialist in neuromuscular disorders, contributing to networks including TREAT-NMD, World Muscle Society, ENMC, CureDuchenne and the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa.
Regular presenter at national and international congresses, with multiple oral and poster presentation awards in neuromuscular disorders and neurorehabilitation research.
Contributor to clinical practice guidelines, patient advocacy campaigns, and CPD programmes supporting paediatric neurodisability care in South Africa.