Professor Richards is the Associate Dean for the School of Health, Social Care and Sport and Research Lead for the Allied Health Research unit. Professor Richards has authored over 280 peer reviewed journal papers and written and edited a number of textbooks including Biomechanics in Clinic and Research, the 5th and 6th editions of Whittle’s Gait Analysis and the Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Biomechanics. Professor Richards' research includes the clinical application of biomechanics, the development of new assessment tools for chronic disease, conservative and surgical management of orthopaedic and neurological conditions, and the development of evidence-based approaches for improving clinical management and rehabilitation.