Ms Nicole Prideaux

Lecturer

School of Allied Health and Human Performance

College of Health


I am a clinical Physiotherapist in Neurological Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation having worked primarily in the Public Sector. I am also a Lecturer at the School of Allied Health Science and Practice. In 2020, I completed a Master in Clinical Rehabilitation by Research having researched cardiovascular exercise in patients with stroke using the Lokomat robotic and transition from the Lokomat to body-weight supported treadmill training. I have also been previously involved in other collaborative research projects through my clinical work and work with the Stroke Foundation. I am currently enrolled to complete my PhD in mind-body therapies for people with persistent pain following stroke and have an interest in the use and application of mind-body therapies in the neurological population. I am also interested in Functional Neurological Disorder and the influence that our thoughts, beliefs and perceptions have on our physical function and overall wellbeing. Similarly, I am also interested in factors such as interoception and exteroception, body awareness, and the role of the autonomic nervous system with regards to improving and maintaining physical health and wellbeing. Other interest areas include chronic disease management, self management and behaviour change, as well as robotics and technology for neurological rehabilitation.

Date Position Institution name
2021 - ongoing Lecturer The University of Adelaide

Date Institution name Country Title
University of South Australia Australia Bachelor of Applied Science (Physio)
Flinders University Australia Master of Clinical Rehabilitation
Flinders University Australia Graduate Certificate in Health Management - Chronic Conditions

Year Citation
2025 Prideaux, N., Dorstyn, D., Haslam, B., & Oxlad, M. (2025). Mind-body therapies for people with pain after stroke: physiotherapists’ and educators’ perceptions about the role/scope of physiotherapy and barriers and enablers to use. European Journal of Physiotherapy, 15 pages.
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2025 Prideaux, N., Dorstyn, D., Haslam, B., & Oxlad, M. (2025). Stroke survivors’ perceptions and experiences of physiotherapists providing mind-body therapies for pain management after stroke: a qualitative interview study. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 10 pages.
DOI
2025 Prideaux, N., Oxlad, M., Dorstyn, D., & Haslam, B. (2025). A scoping review of mind-body therapies for people with persistent pain after stroke. Disability and Rehabilitation, 47(15), 3809-3821.
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2025 Prideaux, N., Dorstyn, D., Haslam, B., & Oxlad, M. (2025). Mind-body therapies for pain after stroke: physiotherapists’ perceived knowledge, perceptions, use and education. European Journal of Physiotherapy, 14 pages.
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2024 Ahola, K., Dorstyn, D., & Prideaux, N. (2024). Best practice exercise for emerging depression in multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Rehabilitation, 38(9), 1171-1187.
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2021 Prideaux, N., Barr, C., Drummond, C., & van den Berg, M. (2021). Towards a Clinical Decision-Making Algorithm Guiding Locomotor Therapy Modality in Subacute Stroke: An Exploratory Study. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, 30(12), 106112-1-106112-9.
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2020 Prideaux, N., van den Berg, M., Drummond, C., & Barr, C. (2020). Augmented Performance Feedback during Robotic Gait Therapy Results in Moderate Intensity Cardiovascular Exercise in Subacute Stroke.. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, 29(6), 104758-1-104758-8.
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2007 Zanker, K., English, C. K., Prideaux, N., & Luker, J. (2007). Interdisciplinary circuit class therapy: Increasing therapy time on an acute stroke unit. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 14(11), 483-488.
DOI Scopus3

Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name
2021 - ongoing External Supervisor Lokomat and Contraversive Pushing Flinders Medical Centre - RAP Division - Master - Chantel Seaforth

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