Physio Anna Lowe is new director of the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine in Sheffield

Prominent physiotherapist and academic Anna Lowe has started 2023 in a new post: she has just been appointed as the director of the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM) in Sheffield. 

Anna, who was previously programme manager at the centre, takes over the director’s reins from Rob Copeland.

Speaking exclusively to PhysioUpdate, Anna expressed ‘delight’ with her promotion. ‘In my new role as director, I will be overseeing the co-location of NHS services at three community leisure centres, leading Sheffield’s whole systems approach to increasing physical activity and contributing to related research projects. 

‘I’m excited about the opportunities ahead and delighted to be working with such great partner organisations across Sheffield.’

Anna, an experienced researcher and educator, is also an assistant professor at Sheffield Hallam University.

I will be overseeing the co-location of NHS services at three community leisure centres, leading Sheffield’s whole systems approach to increasing physical activity and contributing to related research projects [Anna Lowe]

The NCSEM is part of a city-wide partnership that is an Olympic legacy initiative. It brings 14 partner organisations together with the aim of making Sheffield a more active city. 

Click here to find out more about the centre's activities.

You can read a PhysioUpdate article on Anna's involvement with the 'Move More' initiative here.

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