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Ruth has been Head of Department of Allied Health Professions since 2009. Committed to developing new roles for allied health professionals and promoting the contribution they make to the health and wellbeing of individuals, Ruth maintains a strong professional network in order to achieve this. Prior to coming to SHU Ruth practised as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist in various NHS roles for 18 years. She managed a lively out-patient department in Bassetlaw and was part of a research team developing functional outcome measures. Since joining the university she has carried out a number of roles including Subject Group Leader for physiotherapy and Head of Programme Area for sport and physiotherapy.