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Bhanu Ramaswamy OBE is an Independent Physiotherapy Consultant based in Sheffield and an Honorary Visiting Fellow at Sheffield Hallam University.

Bhanu left her position as a Consultant Physiotherapist in the NHS, leading a multi-disciplinary Intermediate Care team to follow an increasing desire for promoting the health of the older people. As part of this career direction, Bhanu now works across the health, the charitable and independent sectors to promote a holistic provision ofrehabilitation. 

Bhanu’s career has included contributions to chapters of various books for multi-professional readership as well published work related to her rehabilitation role and to her field of interest – particularly Parkinson’s. She continues to be involved in both national and international strategic projects for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), lectures and presents (inter)nationally plus maintains clinical practice in and around Sheffield. 

Although Bhanu feels strongly that the recovery of older people should be through collaborative, shared management with other professionals, she believes that the specific skills of the physiotherapy profession can assist individuals to fulfil their optimal physical potential.

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