Lucy Gardiner

Lucy Gardiner is an Assistant Professor in Physiotherapy at the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham. She specializes in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy and is actively involved in research, education, and clinical practice.

Education:

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, Manchester Metropolitan University
• MSc Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Studies, University College London
• PGCHE, University of Birmingham

Her research interests center on long-term condition rehabilitation, multimorbidity, health behaviour change, health inequalities, and the use of arts in healthcare, particularly in pulmonary rehabilitation. She is passionate about evidence-based, holistic care and patient self-management, especially in ageing and complex populations. From October 2022 to 2025, she is undertaking the Leicestershire Health Inequalities Improvement Doctoral Training Programme, funded by the Wellcome Trust.

Recent publications highlight her work on inequality in pulmonary rehabilitation, remote delivery of services during the pandemic, mental health support for students, and innovative approaches such as dance-based rehabilitation. Her research spans public health, respiratory medicine, medical education, and digital health, with a consistent focus on equity, accessibility, and patient-centered care.

Professional Affiliations:

• Member, Interprofessional Education Steering Group (University of Birmingham)
• Co-opted Committee Member, Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care (ACPRC)
• Representative on British Thoracic Society Pulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist Advisory Group (BTS PR SAG)
• Bank Physiotherapist, University Hospitals Birmingham

Lucy contributes to physiotherapy education through teaching on MSci and MSc pre-registration programs and the Respiratory Medicine PGCert/PGDip/MSc. She has no listed scientific awards but maintains an active publication record and professional engagement.