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Dr. Kate Cady is an experienced  Sports Therapist with over 25 years of clinical and academic expertise. She holds a BSc in Sports Science and Sports Therapy, an MSc in Sports and Exercise Medicine, an MSc in Football Rehabilitation, and a PhD, which investigated the effects of asymmetries on knee kinematics and kinetics during single-leg landing and side-step cutting—two key mechanisms associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.

 

Kate has worked extensively across elite sport, including professional football, rugby, and international ice hockey. Her career highlights include serving as Head of Sports Therapy at Swindon Town FC and Newport County, and as Head of Sports Therapy and Sports Medicine for English Ice Hockey. She was also the Lead Sports Therapist for the Rest of the World team at the UNICEF David Beckham Match for Children at Old Trafford, where she worked with global icons such as Ronaldinho and Luís Figo.

Her international experience spans major tournaments including the World Student Games in China, ice hockey competitions across North America and Europe, and football tournaments in the Cayman Islands and Europe.

 

In 2004, Kate founded Back2Fitness, a clinic dedicated to helping individuals return to sport and physical activity following injury. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based practice and a deep understanding of the demands of sport at all levels.

Alongside her clinical work, Kate has been a passionate educator in higher education, and is  committed to developing the next generation of Sports Therapists. A keen sports enthusiast herself, Kate enjoys participating in a wide range of activities, which include half marathons, Tough Mudders, boxing and basketball. Her personal experience in sport enhances her empathy and insight when working with clients.