Katie Reilly

Katie is a specialist musculoskeletal podiatrist with undergraduate degrees in Podiatry and Sports Science, alongside an MSc in Podiatric Sports Medicine. Her primary role is as a Lecturer in Podiatry at Queen Margaret University. Alongside her academic work, she maintains clinical practice within the NHS Borders Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle service and in independent practice. Her clinical and academic interests include exercise-induced leg pain, sports injuries, gait analysis, rehabilitation and shockwave therapy. Katie played professional football until retiring in 2022, having previously represented Scotland at Under-17 and Under-19 levels. During her career, she played for several Scottish Women’s Premier League clubs, including captaining Spartans Women’s First Team and later working as an assistant coach. Since retiring from football, she has continued to support the club as team podiatrist, contributing to player care and injury surveillance alongside the medical and sports scien