Julie Reay

Julie Reay serves as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Salford's School of Health & Society, where she holds the position of directorate lead for international studies and maintains active research engagement. She works full-time at the university while also serving as research/clinical physiotherapist bank staff at ORLAU, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, demonstrating dual commitment to academic and clinical practice.

Her academic credentials include a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy completed in 1999, an MSc in Clinical Gait Analysis earned in 2016, a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice obtained in 2019, and she is currently pursuing a PhD by Published Work. These qualifications reflect her progressive specialization from foundational physiotherapy training to advanced expertise in gait analysis and academic pedagogy.

Dr. Reay's research centers on gait analysis and assessment and lower limb orthoses, with significant contributions spanning pediatric applications for cerebral palsy and children's foot health to adult applications for rare neuromuscular conditions like Pompe disease and trauma rehabilitation. She has played a key role in advancing clinical gait analysis methodologies, particularly through her work on the Conventional Gait Model (CGM) and Oxford Foot Model, developing more reliable assessment protocols and addressing implementation challenges in diverse clinical settings.

Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals a strategic progression from technical biomechanics research toward implementation science and educational innovation. Her recent work increasingly focuses on translating biomechanical principles into clinical practice through standardized pediatric podiatry curricula, optimized orthotic design protocols, and resources supporting international student transitions in health professions education. This evolution demonstrates her commitment to bridging the gap between research evidence and practical healthcare delivery.

As an educator, Dr. Reay teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate courses across the Directorate of Allied and Public Health. Her development of innovative resources like the 'ThingLink: Hello Uni' guide for international undergraduate learners and the 'Pathway to Postgraduate Success' resource highlights her dedication to addressing specific challenges faced by students in health professions education, particularly regarding cultural adaptation and academic transition.

She is an active member of the Centre for Human Movement and Rehabilitation, where her work contributes to the broader research mission focused on improving human movement and rehabilitation outcomes. Her collaborative approach is evident in her publications, which frequently involve multidisciplinary teams spanning academia, clinical practice, and international institutions.