The New Grad Physio Podcast: Recent Episodes
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Podcast is the podcast of choice for any physio’s, sports therapists or sports rehabilitators wanting to learn how to become more confident with their patient assessments, treatments and rehab prescription.
The podcast is hosted by Andy Barker, MSK & sports physiotherapist. Andy was previously the Head of Physiotherapy & Rehab at the Leeds Rhinos and was involved with the club for a total of 10 seasons.
Andy now consults with a number of elite athletes and sporting organisations, owns his group of private practice clinics and is the founder of the New Grad Physio.
There is a simple way to build your confidence as a new grad physio...
And gaining more 'experience' is not it!
Listen to this week's podcast episode to learn what it is...
And how to do fast-track your clinical confidence faster than you ever thought possible!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. For patient's to have the confidence in you to help them back to full fitness...
You need to be confident in your own ability to assess, treat and rehab them back to full fitness.
Want to learn a different approach to patient assessments and management that will help you find the site and source of your patient’s injury…
And the know how to take a patient through a full rehab plan, step by step?
Then check out my new grad physio programme right now and see if you might be suitable!
There is one vital mistake new grads make when writing a CV…
Meaning they never get offered an interview.
If you have applied for a job previously, and heard nothing back…
There is a fair chance you are making this same mistake.
Listen to this week’s podcast to find out what this mistake is…
And discover 4 simple strategies to help you make your CV (and cover letter) stand out from the crowd to get you a seat in that next interview!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. Remember if your CV is not getting read…
You are not going to be getting invited to interview.
Simple as that!
Want to learn what you need to do to stand out from the crowd and ensure your CV does gets the time of day…
Then you need to check out my FREE career training webinar right here!
Some inspiration to set you on the road to your own dream job...
Whether you want a successful career in sport, private practice or the NHS!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. I know getting started and on the road to your dream job is often the hardest thing, so that is why I put together this free training webinar…
‘How To Get Your Foot In The Door & Secure Your Dream New Grad Job or Placement Even If You Have No Experience or Connections’
You can access it now, for FREE.
Just hit the link above!
Ever feel like your subjective and objective assessments are pole parts...
Almost as if they have nothing to do with one another?
Remember when you were told at Uni that the aim of the subjective assessment was to make a hypothesis as to what your patient's injury might be...
Then you use your objective assessment to test this hypothesis and confirm your patient diagnosis.
Pretty straightforward, right...
But not that easy in real life, right!
Listen to this week's podcast to hear why this happens and how to better transition between your subjective and objective assessments.
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. Want to learn how to structure a systematic subjective and objective assessment that will help you find the right patient problem, each and every time...
Regardless of your patient's injury?
Then head here to find out how!
To really understand your patient you need to understand their symptoms, their thoughts and beliefs around their injury...
And the best way to get them from A to B, from injury and back to full fitness, safely and as quickly as possible (this is the big one)...
Your usual subjective assessment questions are not going to cut it!
Most physio's do not really understand their patient's because they do not ask the right subjective assessment questions...
And this is why so many patients stop doing their rehab exercises.
Learn more about this in this week's podcast episode.
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. In the show I mentioned my upcoming 'Subjective Assessment Masterclass FREE Training.'
It is happening on Thursday 23rd May 2024 at 19:30 (BST),
live and online.
Want to join us?
Send me an email to andy@newgradphysio.com (or send me a DM on Instagram) with the word 'SUBJECTIVE' and I'll send you a private link to get access.
The subjective assessment is the area I have spent the most time trying to get better at over the last 5 years...
For very good reason!
You can not outdo a poor subjective assessment...
No matter how good your objective assessment is, or even if you have great hands-on treatment or rehab skills.
Listen to this week's episode to find out why!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. In the show I mentioned my upcoming 'Subjective Assessment Masterclass FREE Training Webinar.'
You can get access to it here.
PPS. The only way to guarantee your FREE place is to register so do it now before you are too late!
I know how hard it can be to navigate what is a saturated job market as a new grad physio.
And I know at this time of year, as many more soon to be qualified therapists finish their training...
Demand for the best new grad roles is higher than ever!
So my latest podcast has dropped just at the right time!!!
In this week's episode I give 4 of my biggest career tips to help you navigate the therapy job market and get off to the best start to life as a new grad physio.
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. Even if you have already graduated, or are still studying and not quite ready to graduate...
This episode is a must listen as it will give you the insight and knowledge to get ahead of your peers and learn before anyone else...
So you know what you need to do to stand out from the crowd when your time comes!
Unless you have seen loads of medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries previously it is likely you might not know the best way to manage this type of injury...
Especially given the lack of teaching you were given around these types of problems at University!
So here is some help!
In this episode you will discover some of the key considerations around early MCL injury management including...
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Bracing protocols
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The best types of braces to use
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The clinical reasoning for bracing all grades of MCL injury (this includes Grade 1 injuires)
And I even talk through an example of a high grade MCL injury so you get some context and understand how MCL injury management actually looks in real life!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. One of the most watched webinars in the members area of my new grad physio programme is…
'Knee MCL Injury Management.'
Not surprising given there is a real lack of any formal MCL rehab protocols out there!
If this is the sort of thing that you think could help you out with your knee injury patients then head here to find out if you might be suitable to join the new grad physio community!
As a new grad it is common to experience feelings of doubt and uncertainty...
AKA imposter syndrome, as you transition from University to the real world.
You have to realise that University can only teach you so much.
It gets you to the start line, to graduation...
But where you go from there is up to you.
Listen to this week's podcast to discover 4 strategies that I found useful when I was in your shoes, ready to graduate and enter the real world of work...
Strategies I still use to this day as not so young 'new grad' that qualified back in 2010!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. Think working with a mentor might be helpful but not sure how this might work or the best way to make this work best for you?
Head here to learn more
Heard about blood flow restriction (BFR) training but not sure how it works…
Or maybe you use it, but you are not sure how to get the best patient results using BFR training in rehab?
Then this week’s podcast episode is for you!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. Want to learn more about BFR training in rehab and discover all this?
- The science behind BFR training
- Contraindications and safely considerations of BFR training
- Which BFR cuffs to use and why
- What pressures to use and how to apply BFR to rehab
- BFR for rehab, performance and recovery
- BFR case studies
Then head here to find out how to get access to my new grad physio membership and this special BFR training!
Being able to build rapport with your patients is vital to help you connect with your patient...
To ensure they feel safe to handover important personal information (like their past medical history, psycho-social issues and social history) during the subjective assessment...
That helps you make sense of your patient's injury.
This all starts with being able to make a great first impression...
Then keep that connection with your patient throughout the treatment plan and your sessions together.
So how do you do this?
Listen to this week's podcast episode to find out!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS.I have loads more top tips like this in my subjective assessment module...
Which is the first module I urge all therapists to go through when they join my new grad physio programme.
Want to take a look?
Head here right now to see what is happening in the new grad physio community and to see if you might be suitable to join the programme!
When rehab goes wrong...
Either you are doing the right rehab the wrong way...
Or more often than not...
You have missed something out during the rehab process.
This is almost always the case with patients that break down and re-injure...
Or those that seem to bounce from one injury to another.
Listen to this week podcast episode where I present a case study of patient I saw just last week in the clinic...
That had failed more traditional achilles tendon based rehab...
Having 'recovered' and re-injured 4 times, with 3 different therapists over a 12 month period
And the reason this kept happening (no one had worked this out)!
Enjoy the show!
PS. I use a checklist, AKA my 6 Step Rehab Planner to ensure every patient or athlete I work with is ready to progress to higher level activities like this.
Having a step by step rehab guide takes out the guesswork for you and your patient.
I have now taught this system to 100's of therapists who using right now with their own patients and athletes.
Is this something you think could help you?
If so, just head here to learn more about my new grad physio membershipand details on how to apply to join the community!
You try your very best to help every patient that walks through your clinic door and I am sure for most patients you do help them.
But there are some that you can not seem to help.
You question yourself if you are good enough to do your job.
This is imposter syndrome.
And it is not nice to feel like this, right?
If this sounds like you then this week’s podcast episode is a must listen!
Enjoy the show!
Andy
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. In the show I mentioned I have started opening up some weekly FREE 1-1 CPD calls.
If you want some help to really find out what you need to do to beat imposter syndrome and start getting consistent positive patient results...
Even as a young and inexperienced therapist then book a free call now!
Look forward to chatting!
It is so easy to treat the wrong shoulder pain problem.
You find a ACJ problem...
So you treat the ACJ.
You diagnose a rotator cuff, bursa or proximal bicep injury, so you focus your attention on that injury...
Even though your patient does not actually have a problem at that part of the shoulder!
WTF!!!
Why would you expect your patient to improve if you are treating the wrong thing?
Listen to this week's podcast episode to learn more.
Enjoy the show!
PS. In the podcast I referred to my recent shoulder pain training 'Simplifying The Shoulder.'
Bad news is that you've missed the live show...
Good news is that you can get access to this special training via my New Grad Physio programme.
Find out how right here.
I got shoulder pain patient management wrong (a lot) as a new grad.
I used to hate treating shoulders because the results I got were so variable and I could just not put my finger on why!
Something was missing…
And I’ll be honest, it took me a while to work this out (10+ years)!
Nowadays, shoulders are something I relish.
I have found 3 things central to getting success with shoulder pain patients…
And you can hear them all in this week’s podcast episode.
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. I will be revealing all my shoulder secrets on this special free training…
Simplifying the Shoulder
Wednesday 20th March 2024 at 7:30 pm (UK Time).
Register your FREE place by hitting the link above!
Get your head in a pickle when dealing with shoulder pain patients?
Then this week's podcast episode is for you!
In this episode I will reveal one of my biggest new grad shoulder pain mistakes...
And how I changed how I now approach all my shoulder pain patients.
Plus another couple of key concepts you need to be aware of to help you manage patients with shoulder pain...
Whatever their pathology...
And regardless of their injury severity or irritability of symptoms!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Registration for my next free live training webinar is now live...
Simplifying the Shoulder
Wednesday 20th March 2024 (7:30 PM - UK Time)
In less than 60 minutes you will discover...
- The Key Shoulder Clues To Look Out For During The Subjective Assessment To Help You Identify The True Cause Of Your Patients Shoulder Pain.
- The Not So 'Special' Shoulder 'Special' Tests...Learn The Special Tests You Should Be Using With EVERY Shoulder Pain Patient & The Tests That Are A Complete Waste Of Your Time & Effort.
- How To Use Simple Objective Testing To Work Out Whether Your Patient Has A Glenohumeral Or A Scapula Driven Problem So You Know Exactly What The Main Issue Is So You Can Prescribe The Right Hands-On Treatment Techniques & Rehab Exercises To Get Quick & Long-Lasting Patient Results.
Register your FREE place here...
Simplifying the Shoulder
Ever used shoulder special testing to help you identify the cause of your patient's shoulder pain...
Yet after the test, been no the wiser as to what the diagnosis is?
You are not on your own.
Shoulder special tests are not that special, or put more simply...
Are largely a complete waste of your time and effort even using with your patients.
So what should you do instead?
Listen to this week's podcast episode to find out a different strategy to help you identify your patient's shoulder pain diagnosis...
Where you do not need to rely on those not so special shoulder 'special' tests!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. Have you seen my FREE shoulder PDF???
‘5 Breakthrough Steps To Confidently Treat The Shoulder Right Every Time, Avoid Mistakes & Stop You Feeling Less Adequate Than Other New Grads’
It has been downloaded my 1000's of therapists just like you.
If you struggle with shoulder's this is a MUST read!
Get it for FREE right here.
Do you struggle to get on top of patient's with tendon pain?
Getting on top of achilles tendon pain and other tendon based problems can be hard...
And even harder to stop patients flaring up as they return back to higher level activities like running!
Listen to this week's podcast episode for my top tendon tips to help you get long lasting patient results with even the most persistent tendon injuries...
Enjoy the show!
PS. Want to get access case studies, like this achilles pain patient, to up-skill your knowledge and improve your clinical reasoning skills?
Then head here to learn more!
In this week's podcast episode I take the biggest learnings from my recent lower back pain webinar '3 Simple Strategies To Help You Make Sense of Lower Back Pain So You Feel Confident Treating Even Complex Cases'...
To give you actionable help to take away and use with your own lower back pain patients...
However complex...
So you can make sense of what it going on with your patient's lower back...
And know exactly what problems you need to focus on first to help your patient out of pain and on a positive path to a full recovery!
You will also discover a vital question you need to ask each and every patient you see with lower back pain...
To understand your patients perceptions and beliefs about their lower back pain...
Information that is gold to help you manage their expectations and to manage their injury in the best way possible!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. Want to get access to the recent lower back training I did...
3 Simple Strategies To Help You Make Sense of Lower Back Pain So You Feel Confident Treating Even Complex Cases
The recording will be dropping into the members area of my new grad physio programme later this week.
Look at how to get access to it here.
There is a big gap when it comes to lower back pain management between what you were told works at University...
And what really works in the real world, with real patients with lower back pain!
If you have already qualified you already know this, right?
If you have not yet qualified, then you have all this to come!
So here are 3 tips to help you make sense of your lower back pain assessments...
To give you clarity about what is going on with your patient...
And what you need to focus on to get them back to full fitness!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. If you want to learn more about lower back pain management then do not miss my FREE lower back training...
3 Simple Strategies To Help You Make Sense of Lower Back Pain So You Feel Confident Treating Even Complex Cases
This was a game-changer for me to help me start getting consistent positive patient results with lower back pain patients...
But only once I worked out how to use this rib-cage and diaphragm 'stuff.'
Learn more about why treating the rib-cage can make quick changes to patient symptoms...
And be the missing link to fixing even the most persistent lower back pain patients!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. In the podcast I mentioned my next FREE training.
It is happening on Monday 12th February 2024 at 7:30 PM (UK Time)...
3 Simple Strategies To Help You Make Sense of Lower Back Pain So You Feel Confident Treating Even Complex Cases
Register for FREE right here.
Trying to survive, never mind thrive as a new grad physio can be hard at times.
I get it...
I’ve been there myself…
And have mentored 100’s of therapists to overcome the same challenges you are facing right now…
To help them get consistent positive patients results, well beyond their level of experience...
With even the most complex of patients.
Want to know how to do this for yourself?
Then check out this week’s podcast episode!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. If you enjoyed the pod...
Then tell someone else about it...
And do not forget to subscribe.
Better still...
Do both!
How do you stand out from the crowd and beat the competition to secure that dream new grad job (or placement)?
Writing a great CV and letter of application is a good place to start...
Given your first interaction (and first impression) is usually your potential employer reading these important documents.
Gone are the days of just copying and pasting something you found on the internet, tweaking a few lines and sending this off.
This is what 9 out of 10 physio's do...
And it is the reason why so many new grads fail to make any sort of career progress, particularly when they are first starting out.
In this week's podcast episode you will learn why you need to nail your 'pitch'...
To ensure your CV and letter of application actually get read...
And give yourself the best opportunity of getting offered that dream job interview!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. Want to learn more about how to get your 'foot in the door' at that clinic, sports club or NHS department, then check out this free training webinar...
‘How To Get Your Foot In The Door & Secure Your Dream New Grad Job or Placement Even If You Have No Experience or Connections’
PPS. Missed the show?
Head here to get more help.
Need I say more?
This is one B$G mistake that you need to make sure you swerve as a new grad physio!!!
This is a MUST listen for all therapists...
Particularly, sports therapists and sports rehabilatators!!!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. Want to learn more about how to open doors as a new grad...
Even if you lack experience or have no connections in the industry?
Then this FREE training is a MUST SEE...
''How To Get Your Foot In The Door & Secure Your Dream New Grad Job or Placement Even If You Have No Experience or Connections.’'
Register for your FREE place here.
You need to stay up to date with the evidence…
Sharpen your skills, so you can better assess, treat and rehab the patients you work with....
And learn how to stand out from the crowd when applying that new grad role that so many other therapists are also trying to get.
But time is precious...
So you need to make sure that the time and effort you put into your learning actually helps, right?
Listen to this week's podcast episode to discover 3 top tips to help you get the most out of your CPD and make this year your best year ever!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Talking of CPD...
This FREE training might just be my biggest FREE CPD event of all time!
Find out more here!
If I have one wish every year it is to end the year as a better physio than when I started.
You are probably the same, right?
I continue to try to get better with everything I do this year has again been a big year of learning, great experiences, mistakes and lessons learnt.
Reflecting back on the last 12 months I have highlighted 3 of my biggest learnings and I want to share them with you in this weeks podcast episode...
So you can avoid the same pitfalls and accelerate your learning as a new grad physio!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Interested to come and work with me and get 1:1 mentorship to accelerate your learning and get patient results well beyond your level of experience...
All by learning a simple, yet effective assessment, treatment and rehab approach?
Then check out my new grad physio membership!
Imposter syndrome is not just something that happens when you first graduate...
You will have episodes throughout your career...
Regardless of the area you work or how senior you are.
The last big dose I had was when I fist went into camp with England Rugby back in 2021.
I had those same feeling of uncertainty, worry and apprehension like I had when I first graduated.
That said, imposter syndrome is likely to rear its head first and be the biggest challenge when you first start out...
And it is hard to beat...
Unless you know how!
Listen to this week's podcast episode to learn how to beat imposter syndrome and become the best version of your physio self!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. Would you like a free 1-1 mentoring session where we can jump on a call and spend 30 minutes identifying exactly what you need to focus your learning on to get the best and quickest improvements in your clinical practice?
Then book a call here.
Discover the BIGGEST career mistakes that new grad's are making day in and day out...
That are moving them away, not towards their dream job!
Are you making the same mistakes?
I hope not!!!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Getting your foot in the door in that sports club, clinic or NHS department can often be the hardest thing.
Do you feel like you would be great for the roles you are applying for…
But nobody will give you a chance?
Can feel deflating, right?
That is why I put together this FREE training webinar…
Stand Out From The Crowd To Get Your Dream First Job or Placement Even If You Have No Connections or Experience
On the webinar you will discover…
* The #1 Reason You Do Not Get A Reply To Your Emails Asking For A Placement Or A Job & How To Fix This
* [Non-Physio’s] Why Going Back To Uni To Study An MSc Physio Degree Could Be A Total Waste Of Time & The Most Costly (££££) Mistake You Ever Make
* Why You Need To Identify What Your Dream Job Is Early (And Go After It) Or Miss Any Chance That You Might Have On Ever Achieving This Role
* What 99% of Students & New Grads Are Doing Wrong When It Comes To Writing Their CV & Cover Letters
* The 6 Step Process You Need To Follow To Stand Out From The Crowd, Get Ahead Of Your Peers & Accelerate Your Career Faster Than You Ever Though Possible
Get access to it now, for FREE right here.
Tennis elbow pain can be hard to get a handle on...
And even harder to keep at bay, particularly with more active patients.
So what are the best strategies to treat tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) to help get your patient out pain...
Back doing the activities they enjoy the most...
And stop them flaring up?
Listen to this week's podcast episode to find out!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. Want to learn more about treating the body holistically and discover how to identify and treat both the site and source of your patients symptoms, like I mentioned in the podcast?
Then head here and I’ll show you how!
Special tests are of great use if you select the right one, for the right injury.
If you do not...
They can actually make the job for you in finding the right patient diagnosis more difficult.
How you were taught to use special testing at University...
Is poles apart from how you should be using special tests in your day to day practice as a new grad physio!
I made so many mistakes with special testing early in my career...
The same mistakes that I guarantee you are making right now with your own patients and athletes.
Want to know these mistakes and how to avoid them so you can use special tests the right way...
So you can nail the right patient diagnosis?
Then listen to this week's podcast episode to find out how!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. I've been posting a lot this week about special testing.
Check out what I have been saying here on Instagram or Facebook...
Or on my LinkedIn profile.
PPS. You can also find loads of free helpful resources on my website.
Check them out here.
There is one marker that sets apart the good from the great physio’s.
Listen to this week's podcast episode to find out what that marker is (and see how you measure up)...
Plus discover 3 key attributes ALL great physio's have.
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. If you are not sure how you might be performing and want some guidance then please reach out.
Send me an email to andy@newgradphysio.com or a DM to any of my socials with the word ‘MENTOR’ and I’ll give you some help.
You can find me here on Instagram or Facebook...
Or Andy Barker on LinkedIn.
PPS. You can also find loads of free helpful resources on my website.
Check them out here.
Most physio’s think they are good listeners when in fact very little are.
Take the subjective assessment.
It is the part of your wider patient assessment and the part of the assessment that the majority of physio’s think they do a great job with…
Most believing that it is their objective assessment that lets them down...
And the main reason why you might sometimes struggle to find the right patient diagnosis and problems.
For some this is true, but for many this is not the case.
There is a big difference between listening and listening well to your patient...
And this can be the big difference in aiding the success of your subjective assessment and helping you find the right patient diagnosis…
Ensuring your patient feels part of their treatment plan...
And in turn helping to keep your patient onside and fully adhered to their home exercise programme.
This is so important given the primary reason patients do not get better it when they don’t do their rehab!
So what is 'real' listening and how do you do it.
Listen to this week's podcast episode to find out!
Enjoy the show.
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. The subjective assessment is something that therapists undervalue and in most cases wrongly believe they are much better at than they actually are.
I’ll be doing a deep dive into my subjective assessment at my upcoming course, my 1-Day Rehab and Return to Performance Course…
Sat 25th Nov 2023 at Weetwood Hall and Hotel (Leeds, England).
09:00-16:00.
This will include the exact questions I ask, and the reasoning why.
Discover why the traditional subjective assessment questions you learned at Uni leave so much undiscovered for so many patients and why missing this important information is making your life so much harder to find the right patient diagnosis and patient problems.
Head here to secure one of the last few tickets.
Missed the event?
You can access my subjective assessment module as part of my New Grad Physio Membership.
Want to learn more about my membership then head to…
newgradphysio.com/membership
Do you sometimes struggle with lower back pain patients and find whatever hands-on treatments or rehab you try, nothing seems to work?
Lower back is the most prevalent MSK problem in the World...
So being able to treat and rehab patients with lower back pain is an absolute necessity for any physio!
Listen to this week's podcast episode and discover 3 top tips for managing acute (and chronic) lower back pain patients.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Want to learn more about how to better manage lower back pain patients?
I have a specific module in my New Grad Physio membership that has everything you need to know about lower back pain management.
It includes content on lower back anatomy, biomechanics, assessments…
Specific hands-on treatments for a range of different lower back problems…
And rehab exercises for all patients with all...
Plus a whole load of bonus content including webinars and case studies.
Want to take a look?
Head here to find out if you might be suitable for the programme.
Do you just prescribe 3 sets of 10 with your patients rehab and hope for the best?
Do the reps, sets and the intensity in early, mid and later stage rehab look the same?
It can be hard to now exactly what sets, reps and intensity your patients rehab needs to be set at…
At each stage of your patients rehab journey because you never got taught this at University!
Find out what sets, reps and intensities you need to prescribe for patients at each and every stage of the rehab plan...
So you can stop just prescribing 3 sets of 10 reps and hoping for the best!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Prescribing sets, reps and intensity in rehab can be hard as a physio.
In essence this is really a strength and conditioning skill, and something you did very little of, if any, during University training.
So many therapists struggle with this...
So this is why I created my Biomechanics & Strength & Conditioning For Therapists Course.
The online version of this is available right now in the members area of my New Grad Physio Membership.
Want to take a look?
Head here to find out how to get instant access.
One of the things that I see new grads do all the time is to try and sound smart.
I did the same thing as a new grad and at the time I was just doing what I had learnt.
You use big words and medical jargon when explaining a diagnosis to your patient.
But whilst what you are saying might make sense in your head, always remember you are a physio, and your patient is not.
So whilst you think you sound more professional and by using fancy language you can sound more experienced it is often at the expense of making your patient confused.
Here's what to do instead!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. In the podcast I mentioned my upcoming 1-Day Rehab & Return To Performance Course.
This is happening in-person at the Weetwood Hall & Hotel, Leeds, England (LS16 5PS).
Saturday 25th November 2023 (09:00 - 16:00).
Tickets are going quick, get yours here now!
Tendon injuries can occur anywhere in the body and are notoriously tricky to get a hold of…
And even more difficult to keep at bay, hence why we see so many reoccurring tendon based injuries.
The main reason most physio’s can’t fix tendon based injuries is because they are spending all their time and attention…
And all their patients time and attention on the WRONG problem.
Whilst protocols like eccentrics, isometrics and heavy slow resistance training have been proven to help tendon based pain…
They all miss one important thing!
Listen to today’s podcast episode to discover the big error 9 out of 10 therapists make so you do not do the same thing…
And learn what you need to do instead to not only fix your patients tendon pain…
But ensure this pain does not come back as so many tendon problems do!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Next month I will be showing a small number of therapists exactly how to identify and treat both the site AND source of any injury, including tricky tendon injuries.
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Saturday 25th November 2023 (09:00 - 16:00).
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The infamous ‘dead leg!’
Management of dead legs, or muscle contusions, has long since changed…
Yet 9 out of 10 therapists are still using old fashioned methods to treat these types of injuries.
If treated incorrectly these seemingly low level injuries can turn bad…
And big complications such as myositis ossificans, where the blood that pools as a result of the contusion turns to bone, can happen!
These are complications that you want to avoid at all costs!
Listen to this week’s podcast episode to learn how to get your patients and athletes back to full fitness safely and much quicker than you ever thought possible…
Using methods that are super simple, yet nobody is using!
Enjoy the show!
PS. I recently posted some new content around the best way to manage muscle contusions in my New Grad Physio Membership.
Want to get access?
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Yellow flags are often forgotten about...
Falling in the shadow of red flags.
This in someway is to be expected...
As some red flags are a medical emergency and therefore need to be picked right away.
But yellow flags are much more common...
Yet are never given the time and attention needed in the subjective assessment.
Given the prevalence of yellow flags this just does not make sense!
In this week's podcast episode you will discover two key questions to ask each and every patient you see.
The answers to these two simple questions will help you identify any patient misconceptions about their injury...
And clearly identify your patients level of motivation, enthusiasm and likelihood of a successful outcome to treatment.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Want to learn more about my New Grad Physio Membership?
Head here.
PPS. As well as links to all my previous podcasts I have loads more FREE to access learning resources on my website.
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Knowing your anatomy is key to helping you find the right patient diagnosis...
And being certain you are treating the right tissue when doing any hands-on treatment technique.
But how do you remember all those muscles attachments?
It's hard right?
You rope learned them all at Uni for your exams but you forgot them all as soon as your exams were over!
Listen to this week's podcast for some super simple tips to help you fast-track your anatomy knowledge and help you nail your patient assessments...
To get the correct patient diagnosis...
And ensure whatever treatment technique you choose to use is actually treating the right tissue...
So it will actually make a difference to your patients symptoms!
Enjoy the show!
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast.
Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help!
PPS. As well as links to all my previous podcasts I have loads more FREE to access learning resources on my website.
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So many therapists rely too much on special testing to find the right patient diagnosis.
This is a big error and can often lead you down the wrong path...
Leading to the wrong patient diagnosis...
And those uncomfortable conversations with your patients trying to tell them what is going on...
When you are not really sure yourself!
In this week's podcast discover 3 big tips to help you make sure you get the most out of your special testing...
To stop you getting any false positives results...
Find the best special tests for you...
And ensure you pick the right special tests...
So you can find the right patient problem.
Enjoy the show!
PS. In the podcast I mentioned my upcoming 'Rehab & Return To Performance' 1-day course...
Taking place on Saturday 25th November 2023.
Find out more about it here
You use strength testing with your patients, right?
I do too, but very different to how you probably do it!
Changing to this new type of strength testing was a game-changer for me...
And it will be for you too!
Want to learn more?
Listen to this week's podcast to hear what I am talking about!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. In the podcast I mentioned my upcoming 'Rehab & Return To Performance' 1-day course, happening on Saturday 25th November 2023.
Find out more about it he
When you test a knee, shoulder, ankle or any joint or muscle range of movement (ROM), what are you actually looking for?
Obviously you look for the actual ROM and measure it in degrees...
Before confirming this to the opposite side, right?
But this is not the only thing you should be looking at!
There is much, much more to ROM testing?
Find out what you should be looking out for and gain valuable information you need so you can actually treat the right patient problems...
And avoid giving generic treatments and rehab to your patients, like 9 out of 10 new grads!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Podcast
PS. In the podcast I mentioned my upcoming 'Rehab & Return To Performance' 1-day course.
Find out more about it here
You were told at Uni that come the end of your subjective assessment you should know what is going on with your patient and have a firm hypothesis...
Then you just use your objective assessment to confirm or deny this hypothesis.
Sounds easy right?
But in reality it rarely is as easy as that.
The subjective assessment is the first thing you do for a very good reason.
It is the most important thing you do, as everything you do after that, including your objective assessment, treatments and rehab is all dependant upon your subjective assessment.
So do a poor job with the subjective and it makes everything you do after that so much more difficult.
Listen to this week's podcast to here my biggest tips to smash your subjective assessment to help you find the right patient diagnosis and know exactly what you need to focus your attention on with your objective assessment, treatment and rehab.
PS. In the podcast I mentioned my 'Rehab & Return To Performance' 1-day course.
Find out more about it here
PPS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help!
I bet you use the standing toe touch test (bend forward and touch your toes) all the time...
But do you know what you are looking for?
Spinal flexion, right, that's obvious right?
Well not really.
The toe touch test is far more than just a range of movement test, much, much more!
Listen to this week's podcast episode to find out why the standing toe touch test is not just a lower back assessment and why you should use this test with every patient you see...
Even patients with neck, shoulder and upper limb problems!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. Want to learn how to use movements like the standing toe touch to maximise your objective assessment to find the right patient diagnosis and know exactly what treatments and rehab exercises on?
Then my in-person 'Rehab & Return To Performance' 1-day course is for you.
Find out when it is happening right here.
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In this week's podcast episode I discuss how to put together a solid, structured objective assessment...
Including 3 big tips, so you can find the right patient diagnosis and know exactly where to start with your patient treatments and rehab.
Enjoy the show!
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help!
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Biomechanical testing is great...
When you use it with the right patients at the right time.
So when is the right time?
And with what sort of clinical problems should you use biomechanical testing with?
Find out in this week's podcast episode!
Enjoy the show.
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. At the end of the episode I make reference to my upcoming 'Rehab & Return To Performance Course.'
Find out when this course is happening and join my VIP Waitlist so you are the first to know when tickets are released...
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I was out in Ireland last weekend, hosting a course at Connacht Rugby in Galway, to a room full of therapists eager to get better...
And become the best therapists that they can be!
Want to know what you missed?
Listen to this week's podcast episode to discover the 3 biggest takeaways from this special event 'Rehab & Return To Performance.'
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. Rumour has it that I (might) be hosting another 1-day course later this year...
Possibly in November.
If you want to find out first about if and when this course is happening and be the first to be offered the opportunity to book...
Just email me with the word 'VIP' to andy@newgradphysio.com and I will add you to my special VIP waitlist!
Do you think you can prevent injuries from happening?
Some physio's think they can for sure.
More than that, there are even some physio's that call them self 'injury prevention specialists'...
And some top sports teams around the World employ physio's with a sole job to stop injuries from happening.
But I am not sure...
And the evidence backs me up.
Take a listen to this week's podcast episode and learn exactly why stopping most injuries is a lot harder than you might expect!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help!
PPS. As well as links to all my previous podcasts I have loads more FREE to access learning resources on my website. Head here to access them right now...
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I do one thing with each and every patient I see that most therapists never think to do...
I assess their feet!
The test I do takes less than 20 seconds to do, and it is the second test I do, after assessing gait.
As simple and as quick as this test might be, it can be like gold-dust and give you the information you need to make sense of what is going on with your patient...
Identify movement compensations that you will need to fix...
So you can find, and fix, both the site and source of your patients symptoms.
Learn exactly how to do this simple 'foot scan' test to find the true cause of your patient's problem and stop just treating their symptoms!
Enjoy the show!
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help!
PPS. As well as links to all my previous podcasts I have loads more FREE to access learning resources on my website. Head here to access them right now...
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Planning a rehab plan is one thing...
Implementing it is a whole new level!
It's even harder given that you have never been taught how to properly plan and execute a rehab programme...
So you can take a patient from A to B...
From injury and back to full health...
Without fear of flaring up their symptoms.
Check out this week's podcast episode to learn how to do this with any patient, with any injury!!!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help!
PPS. As well as links to all my previous podcasts I have loads more FREE to access learning resources on my website. Head here to access them right now...
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Getting asked those difficult questions in the clinic like...
What is causing my pain?
Or...
How long will it take to get me back to full health?
Are tough questions to answer, right?
These questions are the bread and butter for a physio working in sport...
As you get asked these questions almost every single day.
But what if you do not work in sport?
These tricky patient questions seem much harder to answer in the clinic...
But they do not have to be!
Discover what I have learnt from over the last decade working in pro sport...
And the lessons you can take to help you give an accurate diagnosis and prognosis to any patient...
In any clinical setting...
Even as a young and inexperienced physio!
Enjoy the show!
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help!
PPS. As well as links to all my previous podcasts I have loads more FREE to access learning resources on my website.
Head here to access them right now... www.newgradphysio.com
You want to get your patient from A to B...
From injury and back to full health, right?
So you design a rehab plan...
Then you implement the rehab plan!
Sounds easy on paper, but much harder in real life!
Here are some of the biggest lessons I have learnt working in professional sport...
Including why you need a solid rehab plan to get your patient onside and to help you answer those most difficult patient questions like...
How long will it take to get back to 100%?
Or...
How many sessions will I need?
Learn more in this week's podcast episode!
Enjoy the show!
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help..
PPS. As well as links to all my previous podcasts I have loads more FREE to access learning resources on my website. Head here to access them right now... www.newgradphysio.com
You probably think it is all unicorns and rainbows...
All glitz and the glam…
And some of it is!
Some of my best memories in my life have been some days at 'work'...
The big games, the big stadiums and the parties that followed!
But what about all the other stuff, the hard stuff and the bad things about working in sport?
The stuff that nobody talks about and the stuff you would not understand unless you have actually worked in sport!
Want to know what I am talking about?
Listen to this week's podcast episode to find out!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast.
Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help!
Are you struggling to make headway in your career?
Maybe you apply for a job, but fail at the interview stage.
Maybe you do not even get to the interview stage.
Is 'networking' on social media awkward...
And largely a waste of time as 99% of your messages fail to get a response?
The key to getting your foot in the door at any sports club, clinic or that dream new grad NHS role is to make yourself stand out.
Pretty straight forward on paper...
But much more difficult in reality.
So how do you do this?
Listen to this week's podcast episode to learn what 99% of therapists are doing wrong...
So you can avoid the same mistakes and learn what you need to do instead to start making headway as a new grad physio...
To climb the promotion ladder faster than you ever thought possible!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast.
Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help!
PPS. Want to get your career off to an even faster start?
Then head here to watch my FREE 'Foot In The Door' training webinar...
Head here to access it right now.
Do you struggle making sense of neck pain patients?
Maybe you worry that you might miss something serious and fear getting your hands-on with these type of patients.
This is a common worry for new grad physio's especially when you do not have a lot of experience dealing with neck pain patients...
And especially so if you are presented with a patient that has neural symptoms like pins and needless, numbness or weakness.
Making sense of patients with neck pain need not be complex.
Listen to this week's podcast episode to build your confidence managing patients with neck pain...
To help you rule out sinister symptoms and give you the knowledge you need to deal with these kind of patients...
Even as a young and inexperienced physio!
Enjoy the show.
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help!
PPS. As well as links to all my previous podcasts I have loads more FREE to access learning resources on my website. Head here to access them right now... www.newgradphysio.com
I only use one special test at the shoulder.
It is one of the most simple tests you can do at the shoulder...
But it gives me valuable information as to the best way to manage my patient.
Too many physio's, from new grad's to experienced therapists, overcomplicate their shoulder assessments.
You think the shoulder is complicated...
But that does not mean your shoulder assessment needs to be complicated too!
Quite the opposite in fact.
The more simpler you can make your shoulder patient assessment, the more clarity you will gain on how to best manage your patients problem.
Learn which test I use with each and every shoulder pain patient I see...
And why some of the other special tests, that I guarantee you are using with your own shoulder pain patients, are a complete waste of time!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. Want to learn more about shoulder and upper limb assessments, treatments and rehab?
Then why not attend my Upper Limb Online Course.
Hit the link above to find out more!
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You might assess gait with lower limb patients...
Like those with hip, knee or ankle pain?
But do you do it routinely with patients with neck, shoulder or upper limb problems?
If not...
You should!
Listen to this week's podcast episode to find out why.
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help!
PPS. As well as links to all my previous podcasts I have loads more FREE to access learning resources on my website.
Head here to access them right now
On the face of it the subjective assessment looks easy.
You ask your patient a series of simple questions...
They respond...
And this gives you a fair idea about what is going on with your patient...
Then you use your objective assessment to test this out and rule in or rule out this hypothesis.
Sound about right?
If only it was that easy!
This is what you were told at University is meant to happen...
But the reality is, real-life patients simply do not act like the textbooks and lecturers said they would!
Most new grads think they do a good job of the subjective assessment, but most make some simple, yet critical errors...
That cause them to make the wrong diagnosis and focus on the wrong patient problems.
In this week's podcast episode I will give you two top tips that will help you with your subjective assessment...
So you can clearly make sense of your patients symptoms...
And have the confidence to give your patient the correct diagnosis...
Even as a young and inexperienced physio.
Enjoy the show!
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help!
PPS. As well as links to all my previous podcasts I have loads more FREE to access learning resources on my website. Head here to access them right now... www.newgradphysio.com
Why do physio's overcomplicate things?
We make what should be a simple process, to assess, treat and rehab patients, far more complex than it needs to be!
Everyone is chasing the 1% er's.
Those magic tests, techniques and rehab exercises.
You know the ones...
They pop up on your instagram account almost daily.
These techniques and exercises can be great and can help your patients...
But only if you understand how to use them and only use them when you have found a patient problem that requires that specific solution.
I talk about this issue in this week's podcast episode, whilst picking out the big takeaways from my recent in-person lower and upper limb course days.
Enjoy the show!
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help!
PPS. As well as links to all my previous podcasts I have loads more FREE to access learning resources on my website. Head here to access them right now... www.newgradphysio.com
It probably is not what you think...
And I almost guarantee that you are making this BIG mistake too as a new grad physio!
Learn what this big mistake is and why you need to avoid it if you want to get consistent positive patient results, with even complex pain patients...
Even as a young and inexperienced therapist!
Enjoy the show!
Andy
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any of your physio friends if you think it could help them too!
PPS. Want to come learn in person how to plan and execute a rehab programme, from start to finish, for any any lower limb or upper limb patient, then come and join me on one of my in-person courses.
Find out more here
Probably the biggest area I see new grads struggling with when rehabbing their patients, is knowing when to progress (and regress) rehab.
If you progress any patient too quickly, regardless of their injury, they will break down.
Their symptoms will flare up and they will be back in your clinic asking you why.
They might get bored and stop doing their rehab or even worse...
Just not come back for their next appointment because they do not think you are the right person to help fix their problem.
Putting together a rehab plan for even more complex pain patients does not need to be rocket science.
You just need to know the next logical step your patient needs to take to get them back to full fitness, smoothly, timely and without the fear that they will break down again.
Learn how to do this in this week's podcast episode!
Enjoy the show!
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any of your physio friends if you think it could help them too!
PPS. Want to come learn in person how to plan and execute a rehab programme, from start to finish, for any any lower limb or upper limb patient, then come and join me on one of my in-person courses. Find out more here.
I used to think that strength needed to be the focus of every rehab programme I wrote.
I made the mistake of on spending too much time trying to get my patients and athletes stronger…
Thinking it would ‘fix’ everything.
It helped a lot of patient but, there were always some, that I could just not seem to help...
No matter how hard I tried or how much stronger they got!
They’d usual be progressing well through their rehab, but then would break down.
This was usually when I progressed them to higher level activities like running or allowed them to return to sport.
Their symptoms would come back quick, often much faster than they had gone away and often much worse…
And I had no idea why!
There is much more to rehab than just getting your patient, or athlete, strong.
Thankfully I worked out what I had been missing.
This meant I was able to stop patients breaking down and it changed my whole philosophy about how I now rehab the patients and athletes I see.
Listen to this week’s podcast episode to learn what you might be missing when you write your rehab programmes.
Hear about a athlete I struggled with a few years back…
And what you need to know (and do) to stop your own patients breaking down when you step up their rehab.
Enjoy the show!
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help!
PPS. As well as links to all my previous podcasts I have loads more FREE to access learning resources on my website. Head here to access them right now... www.newgradphysio.com
Just because you have been taught a certain way to do something and it is what you have always done, does not mean it is right!
This is never more apparent than with manual muscle testing!!!
You know that Oxford Strength Scale you use...
Where you score patients from 0-5 having tested their muscle strength...
You use this all the time, right?
But did you know it is was actually designed to assess neuro patients NOT MSK patients...
And that it has major flaws in it's application...
Which can be a major reason why you are not able to find the right diagnosis and be able to help your patient get back to full fitness!
I use a different method to test strength and when you listen to this week's podcast episode you might also choose to do the same!
Enjoy the show!
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help!
PPS. As well as links to all my previous podcasts I have loads more FREE to access learning resources on my website. Head here to access them right now... www.newgradphysio.com
Many new grads struggle to get on top of patients with hip pain.
You know the story...
Your patient is progressing well, their hip pain has gone, they have full hip range of movement and can squat and lunge pain-free...
You even got them to do some higher level rehab like some hops, and they did these easily and pain-free.
But...
No sooner had their symptoms gone away, as soon as you you allowed them to start back in the gym or start running, they break down again!
How frustrating is this, for both you and your patient!!!
Listen to this week's podcast episode to discover this mistake, so you can avoid making it yourself with your own patients...
And learn what you need to do differently to stop this happening to you and your patients again in the future!
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help!
PPS. As well as links to all my previous podcasts I have loads more FREE to access learning resources on my website. Head here to access them right now... www.newgradphysio.com
Think about those patients that just seem to break down for no reason.
There is no history of trauma in their story...
But they just woke up one day with hip pain.
How does this even happen?
This week's podcast will tell you why!
And even better than that...
I'll discuss what you need to do about to help your patients with hip problems get out of pain and back to full fitness...
And how to stop the pain coming faster than it went away!
Enjoy the show!
Andy
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. Want to learn more about hip pain?
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Seeing real-life case studies can be a great way to practice your assessment skills.
Here you can ‘see’ a patient, review their assessment findings and clinically reason what you would do in the same situation...
All without having the pressure of having the patient stood there right in front of you in your clinic room!
So even if you get it wrong the first time, you will see (and learn) what you need to do instead…
If you are faced with a real patient with a similar symptoms in the future.
Listen to a knee case study this week’s podcast episode.
Note down the assessment findings and then have a go at answering these questions…
What else might you include in your objective assessment to help you identify the correct patient diagnosis?
What do you think could be a possible diagnosis for the medial knee pain this patient is complaining of?
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker.
PS. This is the exact case study (and questions) I posed to members of my New Grad Physio Membership earlier this week.
Want to know more about my membership and learn how to get access to weekly case studies like this, plus a whole host of other great content, then head here…
www.newgradphysio.com/membership
Do you ever feel you are just going through the motions when assessing the knee...
And completing special tests even though you can not really reason why you are doing them?
This is really common for new grads, and largely not your fault, as you are just following the method you were taught at Uni.
But...
This method of doing things is the quickest way to the wrong patient diagnosis and maybe even worse than that...
An angry and frustrated patient, that just wants a diagnosis and wants you to stop doing unnecessary tests with their knee that make their knee pain worse!
Find out why most new grads get it wrong with their knee special testing...
And what you need to do instead to nail your diagnosis and keep your patient happy (and out of pain)!
Enjoy the show!
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help!
PPS. As well as links to all my previous podcasts I have loads more FREE to access learning resources on my website. Head here to access them right now... www.newgradphysio.com
There is one question you MUST ask every patient you see!
This is a question that 99% of therapists do not ask...
And it is something you have probably not even considered.
But it is such an important question!
Learn what it is in this week's podcast episode.
Enjoy the show!
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help!
PPS. As well as links to all my previous podcasts I have loads more FREE to access learning resources on my website. Head here to access them right now... www.newgradphysio.com
Most physio's overcomplicate treatment and rehab for lower back pain problems.
The lower back can seem a complex and confusing area of the body, especially when the so called 'experts' in lower back pain cannot agree on the best way to care for patients with lower back pain.
You have probably heard them telling you so many different things...
From core stability to trunk strength...
Treatment for the diaphragm and rib-cage...
Plus so many other things, all explained as the 'holy grail' to treating back pain.
But despite all the evidence and research into the lumbar spine, and even if you follow the so-called 'experts' advice, it can still be very hard to get on top of patients with lower back pain, right?
Listen to this week's podcast episode where I talk about how most physio's get it wrong, helping you to avoid the big lower back pain mistake 9/10 therapists make...
And a special announcement about how to get access to my lower back pain training webinar, for FREE!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help!
PPS. As well as links to all my previous podcasts I have loads more FREE to access learning resources on my website. Head here to access them right now... www.newgradphysio.com
You have seen it all over instagram but what is all this rib-cage stuff about?
I'll be honest I was a bit skeptical at first...
Until I started to use this stuff and see how quickly it could change patient symptoms...
And keep them away!
Is use it a lot with patients with lower back pain...
But it has also been a game-changer for patients with pubic overload, hip impingement and especially with overload injuries like anterior knee pain, patella and achilles tendon issues and those patients and athletes that struggle with recurrent hamstring and calf tears.
This is something you need to know and you can find out more in this week's podcast episode.
Enjoy the show!
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help!
PPS. As well as links to all my previous podcasts I have loads more FREE to access learning resources on my website. Head here to access them right now... www.newgradphysio.com
Want to know how to better assess, treat and rehab patients with lower back pain?
Then this week's podcast episode is for you!
Learn some simple strategies to help you make sense of lower back pain problems...
Even the more complex ones...
And have the confidence to know what treatments and rehab exercises your patients needs...
Even as a young physio that has limited experience seeing patients with different lower back pain pathologies.
Listen now!
Enjoy the show!
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You do the shoulder tests, like you range of movement and resisted tests an you think you have a fair idea what is going on...
But you are just not sure.
Wouldn't it be great if the special tests you can use at the shoulder were actually useful...
To help you rule in and rule out different pathologies and help you correctly diagnose the right shoulder problem?
The problem is, the special tests at the shoulder are S*%$...
And largely a complete waste of your time and effort!
So what do you do instead?
Listen to this week's podcast episode to learn how to nail your shoulder assessment and discover how to know you are on the right track with your treatments and rehab exercises...
Plus a great tip to help you plan your treatment sessions so you always have enough time in your sessions for your assessments and treatments...
So you are not left rushing at the end of the session trying to show your patients their rehab exercises, and quickly get them out of the door before your next patient comes!
Enjoy the show!
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help!
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Poor communication can completely undo all your hard work you have done with your patient.
Even if you nail your diagnosis...
And in your head you how exactly what your patient's treatment plan is going to look like...
If you cannot get this information across to your patient then this does not matter and it can be a recipe for disaster.
If your patient does not have a good understanding of their problem and how your rehab programme is going to them from A to B...
From injury and back to full health...
Then patient's will lack faith in you and what you are saying.
Listen to this week's podcast episode to learn how to get this information easily across to your patient so they understand what is going on and have trust in what you are saying...
And make sure that you avoid the biggest communication mistake that new grad physio's make that causes poor patient understanding, confidence in you as your therapist and poor patient adherence.
Enjoy the show!
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help!
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You know how important your red flag questions are...
But what do you actually do when a patient answers 'YES' to one of those questions?
Beyond the most obvious, like a lower back pain patient with cauda equina symptoms or unexplained calf pain following a long haul flight (DVT)...
9/10 patients with red flags do NOT need an urgent onward referral to A&E!
There is so much mixed evidence out there regrading red flags and how to manage patients reporting these 'sinister' symptoms...
It can feel overwhelming and confusing about what to do next?
Do you refer on...
Or do you acknowledge the symptoms, document your findings and start treating and rehabbing your patient?
This can feel like a big decision and it is, and is one decision you do not want to get wrong.
Here's some advice to help you make sense of red flag symptoms and give you the clarity you need to better manage patients such symptoms in this week's episode of the New Grad Physio podcast.
Enjoy the show!
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help!
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A subjective assessment done poorly leaves you a lot to do…
And puts big pressure on you and your objective assessment to find out what is going wrong and to identify the right patient problems to focus on.
Why would you make like harder for yourself when you do not have to?
In this week's podcast you will discover 3 critical mistakes commonly made by new grad physio’s that result in a poor subjective assessment…
Mistakes you want to avoid if you want to find the right patient problem, so you can progress through your patient assessment with confidence, find the right patient problems, and be certain you are treating the right thing.
Enjoy the show!
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help!
PPS. As well as links to all my previous podcasts I have loads more FREE to access learning resources on my website. Head here to access them right now... www.newgradphysio.com
You want to be the best physio you can be, right?
And you know that keeping on top of your learning via CPD is pivotal to help you do this…
To stay up to date with the evidence…
And sharpen your skills to better assess, treat and rehab the patients you work with.
But to be able to do this, you need to make sure that the time and effort you put into your learning, actually helps.
You can read as many journals, watch as many videos or attend online or in-person training courses to tick the CPD box…
Just in case you get audited by the HCPC or another regulatory body…
And fill a folder full of certificates.
But isn’t the real reason you want to learn, to help you to become a better physio?
What would you rather have...
A diary full of happy progressing patients or a folder bursting with shiny CPD certificates?
Listen to this special podcast to learn how to get the most out of your CPD...
And to make sure that any learning you do in 2023, is worth your time, effort and money!
Enjoy the show!
PS. I'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Please leave a review or even better, share the podcast with any physio you think it could help!
PPS. As well as links to all my previous podcasts I have loads more FREE to access learning resources on my website. Head here to access them right now... www.newgradphysio.com
I’d like to think I have ended the year as a better physio than when I started 2022, as we all did, right?
I have had some great experiences this year in both sport and private practice...
And whilst there have been some relative successes...
There have been equally as many mistakes and new learnings that I hope will make me better at what I do.
So for the last podcast of the year, what better way to share some of this with you!
Listen to this podcast episode and learn my big 3 learnings from 2022...
That will help you avoid the same kind of mistakes and ensure your 2023 gets off to the best possible start!
Enjoy the show!
PS. I'd love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
PPS. To get a copy of my book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources head to www.newgradphysio.com
You already know that objective assessments are very important as they help you check how your patient is progressing...
And help guide the rehab process.
You might think then, that completing more testing is therefore better....
But this is not the case!
Too much testing, the wrong type of testing or testing at the wrong time in the rehab process can be a complete waste of time...
And worse than that, actually cause injury!
It is hard to know what to do as everywhere you look on social media you see some physio using some fancy gadgets and tech to test someone or something, using force plates, nordboards, hand help dynamometers and all sorts of other equipment.
If there is something that can be tested, you can bet that someone has designed some sort of gadget to test it!
So how do you know what to test and when to test it?
Find out in this week's podcast episode!
Enjoy the show!
**Andy
The New Grad Physio Mentor**
PS. I'd love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
PPS. To get a copy of my book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources head to www.newgradphysio.com
Not every shoulder pain patient needs rotator cuff exercises!
You already know this right, because you have no doubt seen patients where these type of exercises did not help.
They might have even flared up your patients symptoms!
So why are you still using them?
Probably because that's what you were told to do at University, right?
You have a patient with shoulder pain...
You give them some 'rotator cuff' rehab...
Maybe even some 'scapula stability' and their pain goes away, they get better and job done.
That is how the story is meant to go...
But rarely it does and for most therapists, even those with loads of experience with shoulder pain patients. the shoulder is a joint physio's really struggle with.
Learn more in this week's podcast episode!
Andy
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. Want to learn more about the upper limb course I mentioned in the podcast and learn how to get access? Head to www.newgradphysio.com/membership to find out more!
PPS. To get a copy of my book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources head to www.newgradphysio.com
Do you rush to get your patient on the bed...
Eager to assess their knee, ankle or hip pain?
STOP!
By doing this you are missing some really simple yet vital information.
Using simple movement testing you can observe how your patient is moving...
And you can identify any compensations they may have developed as a result of their injury.
These results can not only help you to correctly find the right patient diagnosis...
But can also tell you what to do next i.e. what treatment techniques and rehab exercises you need to prescribe to 'fix' your patients actual problems...
And all before you get your patient on the bed and without a special test in sight!
Find out more in this week's podcast episode.
Enjoy the show!
Andy
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. I'd love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
PPS. To get a copy of my book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources head to www.newgradphysio.com
Remember being told at University that the aim of your subjective assessment was to identify a hypothesis...
Then test out this hypothesis using your objective assessment?
Sounds simple in theory...
But not quite as simple in real life right!!!
You already know this.
Every patient is different and that is why it is not as easy as just doing x, y or z, like the textbooks and your University lecturers told you.
Want to know my biggest tip to help you nail your patient assessments?
Then check out this week's podcast episode!
Enjoy the show!
**Andy
The New Grad Physio Mentor**
PS. I'd love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
PPS. To get a copy of my book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources head to www.newgradphysio.com
Super exciting news to share with you…
Registration has just opened for my final events of 2022...
Lower Limb Course [Online] - Wednesday 30th November 2022
Upper Limb Course [Online] - Wednesday 7th December 2022
Both courses will run in the evening (18:00-21:00) and every attendee gets a CPD certificate for attending.
I have cut all the fluff that you get on a full day course and we get straight into the content...
So you can learn what you would do on an 8 hour course in just 3!
And for just £37!
Find out more here…
8 Hours of CPD in Just 3 Hours!
Andy
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. I'd love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
PPS. To get a copy of my book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources head to www.newgradphysio.com
Many therapists struggle with ankle syndesmosis injuries...
Often incorrectly diagnosing them as lateral ankle injuries, like an ATFL or CFL injury, but this is a BIG issue...
As they need to be managed very differently!
This area of the ankle is often glossed over at Uni so it is no great surprise you might struggle to differentiate syndesmosis injuries to other lateral ankle injuries.
The ankle is a relatively simple joint, that moves up and down, and the mechanisms of injuries are often clear for both lateral ankle (inversion) and syndesmosis injuries (dorsiflexion and external rotation)...
So why do so many therapists get it wrong?
Find out in this week's podcast episode...
And learn the one ankle syndesmosis test you need to know!
Enjoy the show!
PS. I'd love to hear your feedback on this podcast.
Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
PPS. To get a copy of my book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources head to www.newgradphysio.com
Do you sometimes get your head in a spin when assessing patients with neck pain?
I used to be the same as a new grad.
Any patient with neural symptoms, pins and needles or weakness...
I used to worry(alot).
I'd worry that I might might them worse…
And struggle to make the call whether they were safe to treat...
Or whether or not I needed to refer them on to A&E.
Sound like you?
What I have learnt over the years is that through a simple, structured assessment you can rule out almost all serious pathologies…
In nearly all patients with neck pain, even those with serious symptoms.
Learn more in this week's podcast episode!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast.
Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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Do you worry that you might miss something when you are treating patients with neck pain?
Many therapists do, both news grads and experienced therapists...
But this is not great as it affects your ability to clinically reason...
And in turn help your patient out of pain and back to full fitness.
So many therapists have the wrong end of the stick when it comes to treating neck pain...
Which often leads to a 'hands-off' approach...
Where treatment and rehab is ultra cautious...
Which is often not the best approach for your patient.
Want to learn my biggest tips for treating neck pain so you feel better equipped and confident to treat patients with all different types of neck injuries...
Even those tricky patients with nerve pain or other irritable symptoms...
Then check out this week's podcast episode '3 Tips For Treating Neck Pain.'
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
PPS. To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources head to www.newgradphysio.com
‘Why didn’t they teach us this at Uni?’
This was a question I got asked by a therapist on a course I was teaching on just last week.
He was talking about how University had missed the bit about how to properly design and implement a rehab plan for a patient.
University teaching typically teaches you a very basic way to assess, treat and rehab your patients...
In the textbook way.
But if you have ever seen a patient in real life, you will know that these textbook patients do not actually exist!
You were taught that if your patient had [x] issue...
You would do treatment technique [y]…
Or rehab exercise [z], then their problem would go away.
It would be nice if it was that simple, but clearly it is not.
Every single patient you see is different.
They have a different story, different goals, previous injuries and non-msk issues that can affect their rehab.
Even if patients seem similar in how they present, they will never be the same...
And as such require an individual treatment and rehab plan to fix them up.
Learn how to do this in this week's podcast episode.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
PPS. To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources head to www.newgradphysio.com
Picking the right exercise in hamstring injury rehab can be tough.
How do you know what exercise is best?
Is it a romanian deadlift, some form of hamstring bridge, a slider....
Maybe it's nordics?
It must be nordics, right, because everyone is using them?
Improvements in hamstring strength link to reductions in hamstring injuries, that is clear from the current evidence base.
You increase the capacity of a muscle via strength training, then it has a higher threshold before it breaks, which seems pretty obvious when you think about it.
But if it was just as simple as improving strength, why is it that even some of the strongest athletes and patients still break down?
Improving strength of the hamstrings, or any other muscle for that reason, can actually make some patients and athletes worse...
And actually increase their injury risk!
Learn more about hamstring injury rehab, including why nordics might not be the best hamstring exercise after all, and why some rehab exercises can actually increase injury risk, in this week's podcast episode.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
PPS. To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources head to www.newgradphysio.com
Why is it that some hands-on treatment techniques work really well with your knee pain patients...
Yet the same techniques do nothing for other patients with almost identical symptoms?
In short, if your techniques are not working, you are probably treating the wrong thing...
Or the wrong part of the knee!
To understand what you need to do differently, you need to fully understand how the knee joint functions...
And only when you know this, can you get quick results with your patients struggling with knee pain, each and every time, regardless of their pathology.
Find out how to do this yourself in this week's podcast episode.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
PPS. To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources head to www.newgradphysio.com
If you are a physio it seems you have to love or hate manual therapy.
Which camp are you in?
I'm in neither camp, and probably sit somewhere in the middle.
I see the value in manual therapy for SOME patients and not others...
And use it differently with different injuries and how I use manual therapy changes as the rehab plan progresses.
How I now use my hands-on treatments is very different to when I started out as a new grad physio.
I made a lot of errors, mainly because I did not truly understand what I was actually trying to do (hint - I was not breaking down scar tissue or smoothing out muscle tissue like I thought I was!).
Listen to this week's podcast episode and hear why my ways of working have changed so much and learn how to better use manual therapy yourself(if you choose to use it) to get better results with your patients and athletes that actually work...
With patients pain and symptoms not returning almost as soon as they jump off the treatment table!
Enjoy the show!
Andy
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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Everyone forgets about the big toe!
You have no doubt heard people talk about 'triple extension' in rehab...
And the ability to extend the hip, knee and ankle at the same time.
This combination of movements is important as this needs to happen to allow the lower limbs to move in a way to allow us to walk, run and jump.
But aren't we forgetting something...
So shouldn’t it be quadruple extension?
When running we clearly need the hip, knee and ankle to extend...
But what about the big toe?
The last joint in contact with the floor prior to push off when we walk, run or jump, is the big toe.
So surely the ability or inability of the big toe to extend is equally as important as extension of the ankle, knee and hip joints above, right?
To highlight just how important the big toe is to movement, pain and function take a listen to this week's podcast episode.
In the episode I talk through a case study of a pro footballer that I worked with a couple of years ago, unable to play due to athletic groin pain.
The key to getting rid of his pain and getting him back on the pitch?
You guessed it, his big toe!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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We all question if we might be good enough to do our jobs, at some point in our careers.
I bet you have already done this yourself, especially if you are just starting out as a new grad physio.
Feeling inadequate and questioning whether or not you have what it takes to do your job well and help the patients and athletes you are working with can be overbearing...
Laying in bed at night and worrying about your next day at work, hoping that that new patient is not too complex...
Crossing your fingers that last week's patient with lower back pain comes in tomorrow and reports they feel better.
Whilst this is normal and everyone tells you not to put too much pressure on yourself, that does not change those feelings of inadequacy and incompetence.
Imposter syndrome is real and is not a nice feeling.
Check out this week's podcast episode to find out how to overcome imposter syndrome and get great patient results well beyond your level of experience!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
PPS. To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources head to www.newgradphysio.com
You can do all the tests in the clinic...
But is your patient really ready to go back to return to higher level activities like running or sport?
Do you sometimes second guess yourself and give your patient the green light to go back to these sort of activities but deep down you are just not sure how they will go?
This is a really common with new grads, but can be fixed up by asking your patient one simple question.
You should ask this simple question before you plan on allowing your patient to return to those higher level activities...
Which might be a return to running or sport...
But could also be your patients job, the gym, hiking or any other activity.
Failure to ask this question can lead to poor patient outcomes and a return to higher level activities for patients that are not ready.
And we all know what happens then!
Want to know what this simple question is?
Then check out my latest podcast episode!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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Put simply, there are two specific points in rehab that therapists mess up...
One is early in the rehab process...
The second later on, and prior to a return to higher level activities like running.
If I was a betting man (I am by the way!) I would bet that if your patient is not progressing…
Or even worse, their symptoms have flared up, that it will be at one of these two specific points in the rehab process.
The worst bit...
Most therapists are making errors at these crucial points in their rehab programmes without even knowing.
And this makes sense because if you don't know, it is easy to push your patients too hard…
Causing a flare up in their symptoms.
So when does it go wrong, and why?
And what can you do to ensure this does not happen to your own patients?
Find out in this week's new podcast episode!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
PPS. To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources head to www.newgradphysio.com
We are back for part 2!
If you missed part 1 check out it out right here.
Long story short…
I was reminded the other week that it was 15 years since I started my physio journey.
There is a lot I have learnt along the way and a few great stories…
So what I wanted to do is highlight some of the big learnings along the way…
To provide you with some help and support with your own physio journey.
In Part 2 the story continues and includes more problems, challenges and some big changes to my career…
Great lessons from which you can learn from and to help you avoid some of the mistakes yourself...
Both now and moving forward in your own physio career!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
PPS. To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources head to www.newgradphysio.com
This makes me feel kinda old!
15 years ago I was just about to start my physio journey, at the third attempt, and begin my studies at the University of Bradford.
I was reminded of this last week on facebook, so I thought I would put together a special podcast episode.
In this special episode I highlight some of my big wins, challenges and learnings as a new grad physio.
There is a lot I have learnt in the last 15 years and I have a lesson for each and every year...
And some great stories too!.
Listen to this week's podcast episode to hear about my early career and the discover the key things that I have learnt along the way...
Things you can learn to apply to your own practice and career to get better patient results and start making the progress in your career that you really want (and deserve)!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
PPS. To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources head to www.newgradphysio.com
Why is it that patient’s struggle with certain rehab exercises?
You pick the right rehab exercise for your patient…
You tell them what it is, you might even demonstrate it...
But whatever you do they just can't seem to get it!
It might be a simple squat, deadlift or a hip hinge exercise like an RDL but however hard you try you struggle to get your patient to do the movement pattern well...
Your patients hips, arms and legs are all over the place, resembling something more like an octopus than a human being!
Even worse is when patient’s come back for their next appointment, and when you ask them to demonstrate the rehab they have been doing as part of their home exercise programme...
It is NOTHING like the exercise you first gave them!
Sound familiar?
Your ability to teach simple movements like a squat, deadlift or hip hinge is vital if you want to use these exercises, or any variation of these exercises in your patient's rehab programmes.
The right rehab exercise is great...
But it is not right if your patient can not perform it properly.
Learn more in this week’s podcast episode.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
PPS. To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources head to www.newgradphysio.com
You might want to think twice about using this common hip exercise!
The glute bridge is probably the most used hip rehab exercise in physio.
But did you know that most therapists use it incorrectly...
Often with patients that do not need an exercise like the glute bridge!
Even worse than that...
The glute bridge can actually be detrimental to some patients, especially when you consider how most therapists coach this exercise when they instruct their patient to 'push through their heel.'
Listen to this week's podcast to find exactly what I am talking about and ensure that you do not make the same mistake that 9 out of 10 therapists are making when rehabbing patients with hip, lower back and knee pain.
It might make you think again about giving another patient a glute bridge ever again in your rehab programmes!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
PPS. To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources head to www.newgradphysio.com
Why is it that some hip patients respond well to your treatments and rehab...
Yet other patients struggle and see their symptoms quickly return leaving them (and you) frustrated that they are not able to progress?
To try fix this…
You start trying different treatment techniques or rehab exercises...
Looking for that quick fix to get on top of your patients symptoms but this does not seem to help…
And your patient is quickly losing patience and trust that you can fix their hip problem.
Sick of getting just short term results with your hip pain patients?
Want to know what you need to do differently to make long-lasting changes and be confident your patient will not break down when they return to activity?
Listen to this week’s podcast episode for a few key things to consider when treating any patient with hip pain!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
PPS. To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources head to www.newgradphysio.com
What is the best rehab exercise to use for a patient with knee pain?
Listen to this week's podcast episode to find out.
The answer might just surprise you!!!
Enjoy the show!
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Do you feel your knee pain assessments go ok until you get to your special testing?
Maybe you pick something up you weren't expecting...
Or your patient tests fine with the tests you thought they would be sore with?
Most new grad's make some simple, but critical mistakes during their objective assessments...
Most of the time without even knowing!
It is easy to get it wrong when you have been taught to do your special tests in a certain way (this is the way all Universities teach you).
But this needs to change if you want to use special tests in the right way...
To ensure you find the right patient diagnosis and that you do not miss a serious injury like a meniscal tear or an ACL rupture.
Listen to this week's podcast episode to learn everything you need to know about knee special testing!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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Making sense of your lower back assessments and making the right diagnosis is difficult enough as a new grad...
But taking a patient with back pain through a full rehab plan, from start to finish, without flaring them up can be even harder!
Depending who you listen to some therapists tell you that hands-on treatments are really effective for lower back pain...
Others tell you to avoid manual therapy with vengeance!
Then where do you start with your rehab?
Do you start with the 'core' or maybe try to activate the 'glutes'...
Maybe you look at using variations of 'functional' exercises and variations of lunges, squats or deadlifts?
There is a lot to consider and it is easy to get it wrong resulting in short lived relief with patients coming back to see you at their next session much the same...
And sometimes even worse!
So to help you out listen to this week's podcast episode where you will discover 3 simple strategies that will help you get better results with your patients with lower back pain...
To stop their symptoms quickly returning, saving you time, effort and to save you having to deal with frustrated patients that don’t feel like they are improving.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
PPS. To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources head to www.newgradphysio.com
Do you struggle with lower back pain patients?
You are not on your own!
It is the area of the body that most therapists struggle with the most.
You've been there I am sure.
You get the referral and it's a lower back.
You run through those red flag questions in your head.
You remind yourself of the most common pathologies that you need to look out for.
You feel ready but as you start the assessment it does not go to plan.
Something was missing...
But you are not sure what.
Sound familiar?
Listen to the case study in this week's podcast episode to help you get your head around lower back pain patients.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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Patients presenting with hip pain can sometimes be tough to get a handle on.
Often they might improve to your hands-on treatments and early rehab exercises…
But as soon as they go back to things like the gym, running or sport the hip gets irritated and your back to square one!
Sound familiar?
The hip is one of the most difficult joints to treat because it can be so easily aggravated.
Just about every type of movement, like any form of squat, lunge, running, even walking.
To make matters worse even simple tasks like your patient putting their socks or shoes on, sitting, driving and even sleeping can also set the hip off!
But there is one simple thing you can do to make a quick change to hip pain.
And this will not only help you take away a patients hip pain…
But also help you keep it away.
Find out what it is in this week's podcast episode.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
PPS. To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources head to www.newgradphysio.com
Working out how to make the right career decision can be tough.
Do you start in the NHS and do your rotations...then decide which way to go?
Is this the right thing if you know you want to work in private practice or sport...
Or should you head straight into one of these areas?
How do you transition from one area to another...
Like private practice to sport full-time, or vice versa...
Or climb the promotion ladder in the area you currently work when you lack experience?
Sound like you?
Then listen to this week's new podcast episode for some help!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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Sat in a supermarket cafe back in 2010 a short conversation as a new grad physio changed my career.
I’d just started working at the Leeds Rhinos, a job I had took straight from University.
I had skipped the usual academy and part-time roles to join full-time with the first team.
Things were great but…
A conversation I had that day in that supermarket cafe changed things.
Learn what advice I got and how you can take the same advice to fast-track your own new grad physio career!
Enjoy the show!
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You do not need me to tell you how important your patient assessment is.
The assessment is at the start for a very good reason...
As it informs everything else you do after that.
It gives you your diagnosis...
Helps inform your patient prognosis...
And tells you what treatments and rehab to prescribe your patient.
Even as an inexperienced physio and even with complex cases, you should always be able to identify a probable cause of your patients symptoms after your subjective assessment.
Next you can use your objective assessment to prove or disprove this.
The subjective assessment is so important.
I'd go as far as saying it is probably the most important part of what you do as a therapist, because everything else you do after this is reliant on a good subjective assessment.
But it is something that so many new grad physio's struggle with.
Listen to this week's podcast and discover 3 tips to help you nail your subjective assessment.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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Assessing swelling during your knee pain assessments is something I am sure you already do...
But are you missing the main point of this simple assessment?
You might use tests like a patella sweep or patella tap test to assess for the presence of knee joint swelling...
But what do these tests really tell you and how can you use these simple test results to accurately find the right patient diagnosis?
Simple tests at the knee might appear just that, simple, but, they can give you highly important information you need to find the right patient problems and ensure you are treating the source and not just the site of your patient's symptoms.
Find out how to maximise your knee special testing in this week's podcast episode.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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The key to success with any patient is being able to clinically reason what you are doing.
It is being able to make sound judgements based on the findings of your clinical assessment and making the right call with a patient’s diagnosis and prognosis.
This can be hard as a new grad, especially if you are seeing injuries that you might not commonly see, or injuries that you have not had much experience with in the past.
The physio inside you always wants to give a positive spin on each and every injury you see, to give good news and a rosy prognosis…
But be careful as this might sometimes catch you out!
Hear how this almost happened to me with this pro netball player just last week so you do not make the same mistake yourself, in the latest episode of the New Grad Physio podcast.
Enjoy the show!
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Being able to clinically reason what you are doing in your patient assessments, treatments and rehab, is key to getting consistent patient results.
Without it...you are just guessing!
We talk about clinical reasoning ALL the time in the therapy world...
Yet most therapists, even experienced ones, do a really poor job in actually applying this practice to their day to day work.
Do you sometimes go through your assessment and even if you are unsure what the diagnosis is, carry on regardless?
Do you prescribe rehab exercises or using treatment techniques just because you are comfortable with them…
Or use techniques or exercises just because they have worked well in the past with similar patients...
Or use random exercises with your patients just because they appear popular this week on Instagram?
You are not alone...
But you should never start treating your patient until you are clear about what you are actually trying to fix.
Listen to this week's podcast episode where I give you 3 simple steps you can follow to ensure you don’t make this big mistake and ensure you can clinically reason any treatment technique or rehab exercise you use.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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Most therapists I speak to think they have a problem with their treatment and rehab programmes.
You think you need to learn more skills...
So you go on courses to learn loads acupuncture, dry needling, ART or some other 3-word treatment technique or...
You start using using blood flow restriction training or some other 'sexy' rehab protocols or a new exercise that you have just seen your favourite physio using on Instagram.
Sure some of these techniques and rehab exercises might help.
But they will only help your patient if you give your patient the right intervention...at the right time.
Most therapists do NOT have a problem with their treatment and rehab programmes.
Listen to this week's podcast episode to find out what problem they really have and why you need to make sure you are not making this very same mistake.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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Getting your foot in the door in sport is tough.
You are in direct competition with 1000's of therapists, for the same job roles.
The same can also happen in private practice and in the NHS.
The demand for good new grad jobs, far outweighs the number of jobs out there.
Throughout the pandemic many clinics and sports clubs cut therapy staff and whilst we are (hopefully) seeing the back end of covid-19, many organisations have been reluctant to open up new job roles.
This means an even more limited supply of jobs...
And with a steady stream of new grad physio's, sports therapist's and sports rehabber's all looking for to get that job role you are applying for..
If ever there was a time you needed to stand out from the crowd in a busy job market it is NOW!
Listen to this week's podcast episode to find out what you need to open doors and start your new grad physio journey on the right path.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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I learnt this the hard way.
Earlier in my career working in sport this usually resulted in a barge of questions and shouting from an angry head coach...
Or patients becoming frustrated when I could not fix them after the first few sessions, so they stop turning up for their sessions in the clinic.
I did not appreciate the important of something so simple and this led me to a lot of problems!
I used to think it was the head coaches or my patients fault...
But it was in fact my fault!
I was making a simple error that I see being made every day by therapists just like you with their own patients...
That is stopping you making the progress you want with your patients and getting them back to full fitness.
Want to know what it is?
Listen to this week's podcast episode.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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Do you worry when your patient reports they have neck pain?
Anxious that you might miss something serious…
…or that you might do more harm than good and make your patients symptoms worse?
Or maybe you are unsure what to do if your patient gives you a positive response to one of your red flag questions.
It was drilled into you at Uni that you need to screen for serious injuries during any spinal assessment...
…and rightly so.
Before you get consider getting your hands-on or giving rehab exercises to any patient you of course need to be sure that it is safe to do so.
But doing this correctly can be easier said than done and the neck continues to be an area of the body that so many therapists just do not like to treat!
Sound like you?
Then you need to listen to this week's podcast episode!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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As simple as the knee might appear, I am sure you have had some patients with knee pain that you have found tricky to deal with.
You may have struggled with your objective assessment and been unable to find the right diagnosis.
You may do too many special tests, even when you can not really reason why you are doing them (this is really common) and at the same time just irritate your patient or…
Maybe you worry that you might miss an important injury at the knee, like an ACL injury.
This week's podcast episode will give you 3 top tips to help you better make sense of the knee and help you conduct a better knee objective assessment.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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Finding the time for CPD can be challenging but it is something you know you need to do to stay up to date with the latest evidence and continue to grow as a therapist.
University only teaches you so much.
Hopefully it taught you how to be safe and competent with your patients…
But the real learning and growth as a physio starts when you graduate.
Ensuring you do not waste your time, effort and money on the wrong CPD can be hard to judge, especially as a new grad, with so many CPD options out there.
This week’s podcast episode will give you some guidance as to the best way to design your own CPD that will actually help you learn what YOU need to learn…
So you do not waste your efforts on the wrong CPD to ensure you actually learn something that will help you get better at your main job…
And become better at your patient assessments, treatments and rehab so you can help more patients get better, in safest and the fastest time possible.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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Ever wondered what a top sports physio would do differently as a student and new grad if they had their time again?
In this week's podcast episode Gareth Robinson a top physio with experience working at the highest level in both codes of rugby and football...
Experience traveling the world with a top golfer as his personal physio...
And an extensive private practice background including being the physiotherapy manager of a large private hospital...
Gives you his biggest tip to get ahead of your peers and hit the ground running when you first graduate!
Enjoy the show!
PS. I am delighted to announce that Gareth is one of the guest speakers on my upcoming New Grad Physio Lower Limb Injury Summit, happening LIVE and Online on the 7th May 2022.
Register now here for FREE <<<
The physio room is NOT the place your patient needs to be if they have something sinister going on and it is your job during the assessment to work this out.
Failure to identify possible sinister problems is not great for you or your patient as you might start treating something you should not.
This is why you ask those important red flag questions…
But 99% of therapists fall short when screening for sinister problems during their patient assessments.
There is one super important question you need to ask each and every patient you see.
It is a question that I am almost certain you will not be asking, because you will not have been taught this at University…
But is super important if you want to make the right treatment decisions with each and every patient that you see.
Learn more in this week’s podcast.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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Working with real patients in the real world is a far cry from treating your classmates in a practical session or when you were out on placement.
Then you were still learning...
And you had the fall back and 'excuse' to get things wrong.
But once you qualify that all changes.
Patients expect you to fix them and they do not care if you qualified 10 months ago or 10 years ago...
They just want you to tell them what is causing their back pain and how you are going to fix it.
Lower back pain is something you will see more than any other injury.
It's the most prevalent MSK in the world so it's an area of the body you need to know how to manage.
Listen to this week's podcast to help you fill in some important information University did not teach you...
To help you better assess, treat and rehab any of the lower back pain patients you see.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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You may have heard about physio's assessing the rib-cage as part of their patient assessments.
This might seem complicated...
But it's really not.
If you can understand what the ribs do when we breathe in and out, and how this relates to movement at the lower back...
You will be able to see how poor rib-cage movement can heavily influence lower back pain.
This is really important because a failure to assess and treat a rib-cage problem might stop you getting your lower back pain patient pain-free or keeping their pain away once they have left your clinic.
Listen to this week's podcast episode to learn more!
Enjoy the show!
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If you see patients with lower back pain (this is everyone) then you need to listen to this week's podcast!
Red flag questioning is such an important part of your lower back pain assessment...
That you must get right!
Otherwise you risk missing something important and starting your hands-on treatments and rehab when it might not be safe to do so!
Listen now for some help and to make sure you are not treating something that you should not be!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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Getting rid of a patients lower back pain (and keeping it away)can sometimes feel like an impossible task!
You use massage, needling, instrument assisted techniques or maybe something else.
These are all great ways to improve lower back symptoms but the problem is, many of these techniques only work for a short period of time.
You treat your patients lower back, they jump up and feel great...
But their symptoms come back a day or so later...
Sometimes even after a few hours.
So what do you need to do differently to stop this from happening?
Find out in this week's podcast episode.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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It can be all too easy to get it wrong with lower back pain patients...
And that’s not a good thing for you, or your patient!
If you are like most new grads I am sure that treating lower back pain patients can sometimes feel overwhelming.
You have to rule out anything serious...
Find a diagnosis…
Then pick the right treatments and rehab...
Or risk flaring up your patients symptoms and making them worse rather than better.
To help you out I have a big tip that you can use for any lower back pain patient and I share this secret on this week's podcast episode.
Check it out now!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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Getting that first opportunity can often be your toughest task.
You have graduated and you just need that clinic or club to give you a shot...
But you just can't seem to get going.
You submit your CV and letter of application and hear nothing back...
You reach out to physio's on social media but get no reply...
Or maybe you do get an interview but someone else gets offered the job.
You feel the harder you try...
The harder it is to open doors and get your career off the ground.
So what do you need to do differently to stand out from the crowd and get your foot in the door?
Find out in this week's podcast episode!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
PPS. Want to learn more about how to get your foot in the door?
Check out Andy's instant access FREE training webinar 'Stand Out From The Crowd To Get Your Dream First Job Or Placement Even If You Have No Connections Or Experience' right now at www.newgradphysio.com/courses
Have you ever found yourself stuck with a patient that has shoulder pain...
Unsure about what to do with them after the you have competed the assessment?
You ask yourself...
What treatments are going to help reduce their pain...
Improve their movement...
And help them back to full fitness?
I used to hate the shoulder and used to dread treating issues at this joint...
Until I worked out what I was doing wrong...
And what I needed to do differently to get consistent results with shoulder pain patients.
I have massively changed the way I treat (and rehab) the shoulder compared to when I first graduated back in 2010.
In this week podcast episode hear some of my big shoulder mistakes...
So you do not make the same errors...
And how you can simplify your shoulder assessments to find your patients actual problem...
And know exactly what treatment techniques and rehab exercises your patient needs!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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The shoulder is a pretty complex joint, with many structures that can cause your patient's pain.
And it does not help that so many of your so called shoulder 'special' tests are not that special...
Most having poor sensitivity and specificity, meaning it can be hard for you to nail down a clear shoulder pain diagnosis.
So you might think, given that you do not have a clear diagnosis, there is not much you can do...
Right?
Wrong!
Listen to this week's podcast and discover what you need know about the shoulder, so you can be sure you are treating the right thing...
And know exactly what hands-on treatments techniques to use...
And what rehab exercises to prescribe...
To get any shoulder pain patient your see, on the road to recovery...
And stop you continuing to use the same treatments and rehab exercises with every shoulder pain patient you see...
Even when they present so differently!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
PPS. To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
I am sure you will have thought about what you want to achieve this year.
Maybe you have already set yourself some goals.
But be ready for disappointment, because...
Like the majority of therapists, you probably won't achieve these goals.
This is often hard to hear...
But unfortunately very true.
So what do you need to do to actually hit your career and clinical goals?
Discover some simple steps to set you on the right track, to keep motivated and move the needle in your own career and become the best therapist you can be in this week's episode.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
It does not matter how ‘good’ you might be and how suited to that role you think you are...
You might never get that chance to show what you can do.
But with some basic career skills and guidance getting that dream job or placement might not be as hard as you think.
Key to this is avoiding the #1 mistake that almost all students and new grads make when reaching out to potential clinics and sports clubs...
And results in an almost 100% failure rate.
Listen to this week's podcast episode to make sure you are not making this vital mistake and learn what you need to do to fast-track your career as a new grad physio.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Santa Claus is super smart.
This podcast episode has some jovial comparisons...
But some really important messages that can help you become a better therapist.
Listen to find out what they are right now!
Enjoy the show!
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You use it or you lose it!
The longer you go without putting what you know into action the worse you actually get at applying what you do know.
This might be your patient handling, special testing or your hands-on treatments.
It could be how you communicate a diagnosis and prognosis to a patient...
Or how to design a rehab plan for a lower back, shoulder or knee injury.
That's why you do CPD isn't it?
To keep your skills sharp and knowledge up to date.
This week's podcast episode discusses the importance of the 'right' CPD to help ensure you do not waste your time, effort and £££ on the wrong CPD content or courses.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
If you get to the end of the subjective assessment and you do not have a firm hypothesis of what might be happening, then something has gone wrong.
Even with complex cases, or patients with more than one issue, you should be able to identify a probable cause of the patients problem...
Then you can use your objective assessment to prove or disprove this cause.
The subjective is so important, probably the most important part of what you do as a therapist, because everything else you do after this is reliant on a good subjective assessment.
But it is something that many new grads struggle with.
In this week's podcast discover 3 tips to help you nail your subjective assessment to ensure you find the right patient problem, so you can progress with the confidence you are treating the right thing.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
There are many things that I would do differently if I had my time again.
Everything I do now is a million miles away from what I did when I first graduated back in 2010.
I guess looking back I was just doing what I had been taught at University and using the stuff I had picked up on my placements.
But I quickly learned that when I first graduated what I knew at the time was not going to cut it in the real world.
My private practice patients were paying me their hard earned cash to get fixed…
And the athletes I was working with wanted to be back on the pitch ‘yesterday’ and the pressure from the coaches was immense.
It was a sharp learning curve and littered with mistakes.
Since graduating back in 2010 I have learnt so much.
Looking back, 99% of the problems I had as a new grad were brought on by myself and were unnecessary.
If I had my time again I would do things very differently.
Learn from my biggest mistakes in this week's podcast episode.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Lower back injuries can be challenging and if not managed well you can easily flare up patient symptoms.
You know all your red flag questions and have practiced your neuro assessments (dermatomes, myotomes and reflexes) over and over again…
But when it comes to doing it for real you still feel something is missing and you second guess yourself.
In this week's episode you will discover a top tip to help you quickly differentially diagnose a patient's lower back problem and know exactly where to start with your hands-on treatment techniques and rehab...
Without fear that you will flare their symptoms up.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
The shoulder is notoriously difficult to manage.
It can be tricky to know what the best questions to ask during your subjective assessment are…
Or what special tests to use to differently diagnose different shoulder problems...
Or where you should start with your patient’s rehab...
And the best exercises to use to keep your patients shoulder pain from returning.
I guarantee that you are overcomplicating your assessments, treatments and rehab when managing shoulder problems.
The biggest mistakes usually happen during rehab and in this week’s podcast you will discover what you are doing wrong and what you need to do instead to get better results with the shoulder pain patients you work with.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Life as a new grad is always harder than you anticipated.
You quickly learn that University did not prepare you for the patients and their problems that you are being now asked to fix up.
The expectations from patients and senior colleagues are much greater now…
And having lost that safety blanket you had as a student, you are now expected to know what you are doing and have all the answers.
You know that you need to keep on top of your CPD to keep progressing and learning...
But finding the time to do this can feel almost impossible.
But this can’t happen if you want to keep progressing and getting better results with the patients or athletes that you work with.
Listen to this week’s episode to find out why this is a real issue and what to do to fix this issue up to get ahead…
And without wasting your time, effort and money on the wrong CPD.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
As a physio there is not much worse than patient’s not doing their rehab.
You give your patient the exercises to help them get better…
But for whatever reason they don’t do them.
Maybe it’s a lack of time…
Or they forgot what you told them to do…
But whatever it is, you know that if they don’t start buying in to the rehab plan, then they are not going to improve.
And these type of patients are always the same patients that start questioning you why they are not getting better after the first few sessions!
Doing your hands-on treatment techniques on a patient can help reduce pain and improve range of movement, sometimes even improve strength, but it is the rehab that fixes the problem 9/10 and stops the problem coming back.
Maybe you label your patients ‘lazy’ and question if they actually want to get better.
After all, if they did surely they would do their rehab exercises like you asked.
But in most cases the reason patients do not do their rehab is not their fault…
But your fault!
Find out why this is the case and what you need to do differently to get your patients to actually stick to their rehab plan...
And start getting better!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
From the outset my new grad journey might look like a dream...
Gaining my dream job as the Head Physio at the Leeds Rhinos less than 15 months after graduating.
At the time they were the top team in the country, having just one that years Grand Final and having won 4 of the last 5 championships.
This was a big job!
But it wasn't all rosy, far from it.
Those early times as a new grad were littered with errors, mistakes and those imposter feelings we all get as a new grad.
I remember each and every mistake I made like it was yesterday.
Those feelings of being inadequate and incompetent I'm not sure you ever forget how bad they make you feel.
Check out this short video to hear my most embarrassing new grad stories newgradphysio.com/embarassing-new-grad-story/
PS. Have an embarrassing story of your own?
Let me know by sending me a DM on my socials or contact me at andy@newgradphysio.com and whatever your problem, I'll get right back to you with some help.
What is the best way to manage an athlete or patient following a concussion?
All the recent evidence around concussion points towards a safe, but early return to exercise, and not a prolonged rest period, that was previously prescribed.
It is important that the exercise you prescribe does not heighten patient symptoms, especially in the early stages, but like any other injury we need to load the injured area to help it recover (in concussion this means the brain).
During the early stages of recovery following a concussive injury, moderate rest is still important, but what the evidence is showing is that this period of ‘rest’ is becoming shorter and that longer duration rest can actually cause more harm than good.
Concussion research is ever evolving so if you work with deal with concussions then keeping up to date with the current evidence is key.
To help you out, check out this podcast episode where you will discover the 5 top treatment options you can use with the patients or athletes following a concussion.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
When you treat an acute injury are you following RICE…
PRICE…
POLICE or the more recent…
PEACE & LOVE acute injury model?
What really is the best way to manage an acute injury?
With so many different methods and protocols it can be hard to make sense of it all.
This podcast episode will summarise the best and latest evidence on acute injury management...
Giving you the knowledge you need to use these methods in the best way possible to limit tissue damage...
And start your patient or athlete's recovery from injury in the best possible way.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Do you do your NHS rotations?
Go straight into private practice…
Or try get your foot in the door sport straight away?
Is the most important thing at the start of your career just to get some experience or should you go after your dream job right away?
There is a lot to try figure out when you first graduate.
Knowing what to do and making sure you make the right career decisions that will help you progress and not waste those vital early years of learning.
With so many mixed messages from University lecturers, friends, family, colleagues and other therapists on Instagram or LinkedIn it can be almost impossible to try make sense of it all and actually decide what the best move for you actually is.
In this week's podcast you will discover 3 key things you need to know to give you career clarity and help you plan the best move for you...
To make those first steps to a happy and successful career as a physio, sports therapist or sports rehabilatator...
And avoid making the wrong decision and send yourself down the wrong career path.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
When the knee starts to grumble it can be hard to get on top of patient symptoms and sometimes even harder to stop these symptoms coming back.
Lateral knee pain is a common issue and injuries like patella-femoral joint pain, illio-tibial band pain or lateral meniscal problem can cause major distribution to a patient or athletes function, particularly the more active they are.
So what might you be missing?
What could you do better to get on top of lateral knee pain and stop this problem coming back no sooner than you have got rid of it?
In this week's podcast you will learn 3 tips to help you better manage lateral knee pain cases.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Starting out you may miss things in your assessments that mean you make the wrong diagnosis.
You get to session 2 or 3 and start to question if you are treating the right thing.
Maybe you made a diagnosis but then your patient or athlete gets a scan or goes to see a specialist and gets told it’s something else.
Maybe you just get it plain wrong and your patient senses this.
What do you do?
This week’s podcast episode will give you 3 tips to fix up this error without making yourself look stupid and stop your patient or athlete losing faith in you as their therapist.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Hip pain can be tricky to get on top of and often even harder to keep symptoms away...
With many patient's symptoms quickly returning as soon as they restart higher level activities like running, the gym or sport.
So where should you start with hip pain rehab...
How do you know if you are treating the right thing...
And when they are ready to progress their rehab?
In this week's podcast episode I will use a tricky OA hip patient I have been treating recently in my own clinic to help you understand how to tackle patients with hip pain.
And if you can get your head around this tricky case then you will be ready to attack any hip pain patient that walks through your clinic door...
No matter how severe their diagnosis or how poor their prognosis is.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Ankle injuries are common but some injuries are missed, often mis-diagnosed as something else...
And this is the big reason why what appear to be simple ankle ‘sprains’ or tendon issues can be tricky to manage…
And often take more time than they should to settle down.
Add to this the high rates of recurrent ankle injuries, you have a problem.
So what is it that you might be doing wrong?
In this week's podcast you will discover 3 vital mistakes that you must avoid if you want to do a better job with your ankle injury assessments so you can find the right diagnosis...
And be confident that you are treating the right problem.
This is the first, but most vital step, of any successful ankle injury treatment and rehab plan.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Is the ankle a joint you feel you could get better at assessing, to give you the confidence to differentiate between different ankle problems ?
Would it help to know what treatment techniques work well for different ankle injuries and what rehab exercises to use, ones that actually work and improve patients ROM and strength?
Then head to here to find out more.
Whether it’s your first job after graduating or the next job you are applying for, picking the right career path can be tough…
Especially when you are first starting out!
The biggest danger is that you make the wrong call and you waste the first few years of your career in a job you do not enjoy and even worse...
A role that offer limited support and potential progress towards your ultimate dream job.
Not all jobs are the same and will give you the same experiences.
It is vital that you do your research before applying for any new role to help you attain if this role is going to be the right one for you.
In this podcast episode I will go through 5 questions that you need to know the answer to before even thinking about accepting any new job.
Some are questions you need to answer yourself, some require some research and the others are the sort of questions you need to be asking any potential employer at the end of the interview.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Talking about jobs…Have you watched my latest free webinar ‘Stand Out From The Crowd To Get Your Dream First Job or Placement Even If You Have No Connections or Experience.’
This webinar will give you actionable advice to really open doors and get your career moving and you can get instant access to it right here… www.newgradphysio.com/courses
When you use a standing forward flexion test or toe touch, what do you actually look for?
Pain?
Restriction?
Quality of movement?
Probably all the above…hopefully.
You’d probably use this type of test for a patient reporting lower back pain, maybe hip or thoracic pain (joint below and above) but…
Would you use this test for a patient with shoulder or Achilles pain or with patella tendinopathy?
Probably not I’m guessing, but you should…
100%.
You should assess the toe touch, and other big movements like trunk extension, side-flexion and rotation for EVERY patient you see.
Listen to this week's episode to find out exactly what you might be missing if you do not do these tests as part of your objective assessment...
And how these tests can often be the missing link and the reason for unsuccessful patient rehab!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Have you watched my latest free webinar ‘Stand Out From The Crowd To Get Your Dream First Job or Placement Even If You Have No Connections or Experience.’
This webinar will give you actionable advice to really open doors and get your career moving and you can get instant access to it right here… www.newgradphysio.com/courses
Injuries to the hamstring, groin, calf and quad muscles injuries are so common…
And almost as common are re-injuries to these muscle groups!
Despite all the evidence and medical developments over the last half century, worryingly, recent evidence actually suggests things are getting worse!
It is clear as a profession we are not doing doing a great job managing muscle injuries.
So what is going wrong?
This week’s podcast episode will show you 3 things you must do with every rehab plan.
These are so important to successful hamstring, quad or any other muscle injury rehab plan…
But so many therapists unknowingly do not even follow these simple steps.
Make sure you are not the same to ensure you avoid prolonged rehab programmes and muscle re-injuries!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Have you watched my latest free webinar ‘Stand Out From The Crowd To Get Your Dream First Job or Placement Even If You Have No Connections or Experience.’
This webinar will give you actionable advice to really open doors and get your career moving and you can get instant access to it right here… www.newgradphysio.com/courses
Do you sometimes second guess yourself and lack confidence giving your patient a diagnosis?
If you are not sure what the patients problem is, it is almost impossible for you to plan and prescribe the right treatment techniques and rehab exercises.
Beyond the initial assessment, you should only be checking in with a few key markers (both subjective and objective) to see how your patient or athlete is progressing.
Despite this, so many students and new grads are still asking subjective questions or conducting objective assessment tests that should have been completed in that first session.
This happens because you put too much pressure on yourself and in most cases overcomplicate your subjective and objective assessments.
This week’s podcast will show you 3 simple things you can do to help you make sense of your patient assessments to give you the confidence in what you are doing...
And help you find the right patient diagnosis.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Have you watched my latest free webinar ‘Stand Out From The Crowd To Get Your Dream First Job or Placement Even If You Have No Connections or Experience.’
This webinar will give you actionable advice to really open doors and get your career moving and you can get instant access to it right here… www.newgradphysio.com/courses
It’s who you know...not what you know?
Right?
I used to believe this myself...
But it is just not true!
Building connections can clearly be very helpful to get your foot in the door in that sports club, private clinic or even secure that dream next NHS rotation (the MSK one!).
But it is in no way shape or form the only reason you can't get your foot in the door.
Listen to this week's podcast and find out exactly what you need to know to stand out from your peers to fast-track your new grad physio career!
Enjoy the show!
PS. If you enjoyed this podcast then you will love my latest free webinar ‘Stand Out From The Crowd To Get Your Dream First Job or Placement Even If You Have No Connections or Experience.’
This webinar will give you actionable advice to really open doors and get your career moving and you can get instant access to it right here…www.newgradphysio.com/courses
It might be that dream first job…
Perfect placement…
Or even that next promotion that will give you more responsibility, more authority or more pay.
Why is it that some people seem to get 'lucky' and get the best opportunities…
Whilst this ‘luck’ never seems to happen to you?
In this week’s podcast episode you’ll discover why ‘luck’ has nothing to do with it...
And learn what you actually need to do to get your foot in the door to your dream first job and climb the promotion ladder faster than you ever though possible.
Enjoy the show!
PS. If you enjoyed this podcast then you will love my latest free webinar ‘Stand Out From The Crowd To Get Your Dream First Job or Placement Even If You Have No Connections or Experience.’
This webinar will give you actionable advice to really open doors and get your career moving and you can get instant access to it right here… www.newgradphysio.com/courses
Working with the England Rugby Union team, consulting at the FA, in professional Rugby League and Super League Netball…
Or working in the private practice clinic…
You might think you need to change how you work within each different environment.
But you do not.
It is a real test, having to work with different athletes from different sports, elite professionals one day to a weekend warrior the next.
But one thing makes it easy.
Having a set method to assess, treat and rehab.
In this podcast episode I’ll explain why I use exactly the same method to treat every patient or athlete, regardless of what injury they have…
And how you can do the same to get great patient results, whether you work in private practice, elite sport or even the NHS.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
As a new grad you will make mistakes.
But a mistake is only a mistake if you do it once.
It is not a mistake if you keep making the same error over and over.
So if you are continually making the same errors in your assessments…
Using treatment techniques that only give quick changes in symptoms but never stick…
Or find yourself using the same rehab exercises just because they helped some of your patients in the past, hoping they work, but not really knowing…
Making the same mistakes over and over then you need to work out why.
Because if you are not improving you are falling behind.
Listen to this week’s podcast episode to find out what other new grads are doing differently to get better patient results, despite having the same level of training and ‘experience’ as you.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
MRI’s are thought as the ‘gold standard’ to make an accurate diagnosis but they might actually cause more problems than solutions!
One big thing with any imaging is to remember that a scan gives you an image of anatomy and not function.
Any investigation you use is just part of your assessment, in no way shape or form should it replace the tests you do with your patient or athlete in the clinic room.
If you blindly follow an MRI report without comparing it to the patient in front of you, you could find yourself over or under diagnosing an issue and then over or under treating an inaccurate pathology.
Listen to today’s podcast episode where I talk through a case study of a hamstring injury whereby the MRI report and how the player presented were totally different…
And what that meant for his treatment and rehab plan!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
There is always a reason why you are not quite able to get the patient results you really want…
Or start to climb the career ladder like you were thought you would...
And it has nothing to do with experience, or your lack of it.
Find out what the real problem is and why you need to stop hiding behind the excuse of a lack of experience so you can start getting the results you want...
And the job you really want!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
So many therapists think that you need to get years of experience to get consistent patient results and start progressing your career.
This is one of if not the biggest misconception for new grad physio’s.
If it was all about experience then how is it that new grads just a few months or years out of University get the same results, and often better results, than therapists that have 10+ years experience?
Or how is it that some therapists get top sports jobs or accelerate through the ranks in either the NHS or private practice settings and get roles way before anyone imagined…
All ahead of these so called ‘experienced’ therapists?
Listen to this week’s podcast to find out what you really need to do to start getting the patient results you really want and fast-track your career…
And not wait years and years to have to gain experience to get the same level of results!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Making the decision to clear a patient or athlete for higher level activities like running or a return to sport can seem like a BIG call.
It is a big step in the rehab process but only if you haven't done the work beforehand, and your patient has not earned the right to progress to the higher levels of rehab.
Get this wrong and your patient will struggle, their symptoms will flare up and you may have to hold them back to let their symptoms settle...
Before you can get back into their rehab.
Get this wrong again and you may end up in that vicious cycle of flare up, rest, rehab, flare up, rest...
Which is highly frustrating for you and your patient, particularly if you can't put your finger on why this is happening.
In this week's podcast episode you will learn what patients and athletes really need in their rehab, and I'll give you a hint, it's not some fancy treatment technique or rehab exercise, it's actually much simpler than that...
But is something that if you do not nail, your patient will struggle when you try to push them through their later stages of rehab...
And even break down when you give them the green light to return to higher level activities like running and sport.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
The ankle is one of the most simple joints in the body and you see injuries at this joint all the time, however…
Many therapists often make a hash of their treatments and rehab, even with the most simple of ankle sprains.
One of the big issues I see is therapists missing important clues during the assessment.
During your assessment you need to gather all the important information from your patient to nail your diagnosis...
So you can be sure you are treating the right problem.
Because as good as your ankle treatments and rehab might be, if you are treating the wrong problem, the likelihood is your patient or player, will not get better.
Being able to differentially diagnose the ankle is the first step to a successful patient or player treatment plan.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
What I do now is certainly very different to what I did when I first graduated.
The way I structure my patient assessments, plan rehab, talk to patients, the end stage rehab exercises and tests I use…
Pretty much everything I do is nothing like what I used to do as a new grad…
And certainly nothing like how I was taught at University!
11 years after graduating I have learnt a lot and continue to learn with every patient and athlete I work with.
I am still as passionate to get learn as I was back then, as I want to improve my skills as a therapist and continually strive to be the very best at what I do.
Looking back, most of the struggles and challenges I had as a new grad were unnecessary and if I had my time again I would do so much differently.
In this podcast you will discover 5 things I wish I had known when I first graduated that would have made my life so much easier…
And if you can get your head around these, they will make your life as new grad, or student, so much easier too!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
In this special podcast episode I was joined by top Sports & Exercise Medicine (SEM) Consultant Dr Jon Power.
I have a pretty small circle of people that I seek and take advice from and Jon is top of the tree.
As a doctor, he has a wealth of experience in so many areas, from the NHS to private practice, football to rugby, he has a skill-set unrivalled, and as well as being an awesome SEM doctor he is also a top guy.
He currently works at the Football Association, and has worked with every England team, both on the men's and women's pathways, including both senior teams...
Alongside his private practice work, I have been very fortunate to work with Jon over the last 7 years with various different teams...
And he is without question one of the best practitioners I have ever worked with and he has had a massive influence on my career.
It was a pleasure to pick his brain for an hour and I finished the episode having learnt new things that I will take away and use in my practice...
And you will do the same!
Central to our discussion was MDT working, communication and managing difficult conversations with patients, players and coaches.
As good as your clinical skills might be if you can not nail these important things then you might struggle to get your patients, players and coaches to take on board and believe what you are saying!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Truth is you might never be sure you made the right diagnosis.
But with a sound assessment structure, ensuring you are safe, and by making a logical and reasoned clinical decision, in the best interests of your patient or athlete, then you will be able make the right call 99.9% of the time….
Giving you the confidence you need to answer difficult patient questions like, 'How long until I'll be back running?’ or 'Will I ever be able to get rid of this problem?’...
The kind of tricky questions you wish patients would never ask, but always do!
This podcast episode will show you how to navigate these difficult questions, so you can stop doubting yourself that you made the wrong call, giving you and your patient the confidence in your skills as a therapist and in your diagnosis.
Enjoy the show!
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Basic skills done brilliantly work 99% of the time.
Whether it is your patient assessment, hands-on treatment techniques, the rehab you prescribe...
Or your emergency trauma skills...
Doing the 99% well, is better than chasing the magic 1%.
Students and New Grad's more than most, fall into this trap.
Chasing that magic 'trick' or 'hack' to get better results...
All while not nailing the basics.
This podcast episode will help you understand what skills you need to focus on and why you should never overlook your basic skill sets...
As these are what will get you the patient results you want...
And even save someones life!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Please do not put yourself, your players or your career at risk by covering sports games by not being qualified, or insured to do so.
So many therapists are standing at the side of a pitch, court, track or some other sports venue, covering sports games, when they should not be.
This is happening all over, in every sport, and the worst thing…
Most therapists do not even know the risks and that they should not be doing this.
Find out the two big things you need to know in this weeks podcast episode.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
You have heard about evidence based practice right?
But what about evidence ‘informed’ practice?
There is a big difference and this difference is key to getting the best results with the patients or athletes you work with.
This topic was the cornerstone of a recent conversation I had with Dr Sarah Whitehead, lecturer in Sport and Exercise Physiology at Leeds Beckett University and current Head of Athletic Performance and Development at Super League Netball side the Leeds Rhinos.
What you do as a practitioner should always be guided by the evidence base…
But with your patients, and particularly within sport, you need to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of those you are working with at that specific time.
You will learn how to do this and much more in this special guest episode.
Enjoy the show!
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For the first podcast episode of this special MDT series I caught up with top strength and conditioning coach Chris Black.
Chris has a wealth of experience, particularly in rugby, most noticeably with the Leeds Rhinos and Yorkshire Carnegie.
Having started his career at the Castleford Tigers, he worked his way through the ranks, from the academy to the first team and having reached the top in domestic sport he did the same in the International arena...
Progressing to work with England Rugby League as their Head of Performance.
He is now consulting with several athletes and sports teams, plus everyday people from all walks of life, helping them achieve their own fitness goals.
With such an extensive background it is no surprise that Chris had so much to share on the podcast, including tips on how to be adaptable with your approach with different players or patients…
How to network with others to progress your career and how you can learn from other sports and people to get better at what you do.
Catch all this and much more in this episode!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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Have you ever sent an email asking for a placement or job and got turned down…
That's if you even got a reply!
Have you submitted your CV and applied for jobs but never heard anything back?
It’s so demoralising because you know you could do a good job in the role, but you just need the chance to show this.
This is a massive issue…
Because as good as you might be, if nobody is going to give you that chance, then you may never fulfil your potential and get the job roles you really want.
But, the great thing is that opening doors to your dream placement or job is actually much easier than you think, you just need to know how to play the game.
If you can understand exactly what employers are looking for, it is easy to position yourself in the right away, to differentiate yourself from every other therapist vying for that same role, and get your foot in the door.
Find out more in this week's podcast episode.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Think of your career journey like a car journey.
You want to get from A to B.
A is where you are right now.
B is where you want to get to (your dream job).
Whatever your career goal, I truly believe you can achieve it, if you are willing to put some work in, and if you follow the right path.
The hard work bit takes care itself.
If you are willing to dedicate some time and effort in to your learning and development this is a great start.
Following the right career path is not so easy…
Especially when you might not know how to do this.
It is not something you are taught how to do at University, so once you graduate you are left to try figure this out yourself.
This is tough and those early set-backs, like those failed placement or job applications, are a big reason so many therapists give up on their dreams so early in their careers.
This podcast will discuss the fastest way for you to progress your career, overcome the obstacles you are facing right now and start you on the right path towards your dream job.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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It’s not what you know, it’s who you know?
Right?
Wrong!
I hear this all the time from both students and new grads as a reason for their inability to get their foot in the door in a private clinic, the NHS and particularly those jobs in sport.
‘’They got that placement because they know the physio there….
Or they only got that job because so and so said something or helped them out…’’
Right place, right time, that kind of thing.
I used to believe this myself.
But it is a myth and the biggest pile of nonsense relating to the job market…
And it is NOT the reason you can not get your foot in the door!
In this special podcast episode I will explain what you need to know (literally) to overcome these career barriers and start moving the needle towards your dream therapy job.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
No matter which way you want your career to go or what your dream job is…
Making a fast start and ensuring you are heading in the right direction at the beginning of your career is vital.
However, most new grads waste the first 3-5 years of their careers, making little progress, largely because they have been told this is ‘normal’ and it is ‘what everyone has to do.’
This is not true!
Maybe you are a physio and like me, you were told that you should qualify get a job as a Band 5, go through your rotations for a few years, before deciding what area you want to work in.
Or your a sports therapist or rehabber and your currently working in a clinic or sports club, but just mainly doing massage…
You’ve been told you will start doing assessments and rehab soon, but 2 years later you are still waiting.
The best thing I did back at Uni was to totally ignore the career advice I was given.
And in this special podcast episode you will learn why you must also do the same if you ever want to achieve your dream role working in sport, private practice or the NHS.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Concussion is a very talked about subject right now, especially in sport.
Almost daily there is a story about a current athlete struggling with concussion or ex-athletes suffering long term problems, like dementia and Alzheimer's, that are starting to be linked to previous incidence of concussion.
Despite their prevalence, most new grads do not know how to manage a concussion, largely because these injuries are not covered at University.
But the ability to diagnose, educate and manage concussions...
And to be able to safely know how and when to progressively grade athletes back to activity following a head injury, is a key skill you need if you want to work in sport.
This special podcast episode will cover the main talking points around concussion...
Help you understand how to rehab a athlete back to full fitness following a head injury...
And help you learn how to protect yourself (and your players)and avoid heated touchline arguments with your players, or even the head coach, even before your player gets concussed.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
The Acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) is a relatively simple joint.
It has very little movement…
It joins the clavicle or collarbone to the acromion (shoulder)…
It has no direct muscles attachments and only two ligaments…
Yet ACJ injuries can be tricky to manage.
They can cause persistent symptoms and are at high risk of re-injury.
They are also often misdiagnosed, usually as glenohumeral joint (GHJ) injury or even a muscular problem like an issue with the upper trap or levator scapulae.
I made a big error as a new grad with an ‘ACJ’ injury with a pro rugby player (this was not good) and I’ll tell you all about this in this episode!
I’ll also share with you 3 vital mistakes that so many students and new grad therapists make that might be stopping you finding the right shoulder diagnosis.
Enjoy the show!
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MCL (medial collateral ligament)injuries are very common but there are a lot of misconceptions about how to rehab these injuries.
When do you start?
Can you do exercises in the brace?
What exercises do you do?
How do you know when your athlete is ready to start running?
How do you know when they are ready to rejoin full training or do contact work?
If you want to know the answers to any or all of these questions then you are in the right place!
In this podcast episode I will walk you through an MCL injury treatment plan, so you can avoid the most common knee injury rehab mistakes and see exactly what a real MCL rehab plan looks like, from start to finish.
Enjoy the show!
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The shoulder is more complicated in many ways than other joints like the knee or ankle.
But that does not mean you can’t still get quick results…
Results that stick and results that mean your patients symptoms don’t return just hours after they leave your clinic room.
In this podcast episode I cover some super simple strategies you can use to help you better manage patients with shoulder pain…
To organise your treatment sessions better for the shoulder (and any other injuries you treat)…
So you can not only spend time on treatment…
But you are not left rushing your rehab at the end of the session before your next patient is due to come in…
And actually start getting results that are NOT just short lived and allow your patients to keep progressing session after session.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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Connect before you correct.
This is so important to the effectiveness of your patient assessments and your ability to find the right patient diagnosis.
You need your patients to tell you everything, like their injury history, past medical history, social and drug history, so you can get to the bottom of their problem…
But they are not going to do this if they do not feel safe and comfortable in your presence.
Regardless of what injury you are dealing with, you are always dealing with a person.
Person first, injury second.
Connect first….
Then you correct.
You might think this is harder than it sounds, but it is easy to do, and so important to the effectiveness of your patient assessments…
And I’ll show you exactly how to do this in this special podcast episode.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
On the final instalment of my success series I was joined on the podcast by Katie Davis, private practice and women's health physiotherapist.
Katie was a wealth of experience in the NHS and private sectors and is a specialist in women's health .
We spoke about many of the challenges Katie came up against as both a student and new grad and how she overcame these to progress her career to where it is now.
One of the biggest takeaways for sure in the podcast is how pelvic rehab, yoga and pilates can be used for ALL patients and athletes, not just women as has traditionally been thought.
It's a real eye opener and having listened to this episode you will understand just how you can incorporate such techniques into your own practice to get great results with any patient or athlete you work with.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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On this episode I had another special guest as part of my success series as I was joined by Gareth Robinson, sports physiotherapist and current personal therapist to one of the world’s top golfers.
We recorded this podcast as Gareth was away in Abu Dhabi on the golf circuit and we delved into what life is like as a therapist travelling around the world working with a top golfer.
Prior to his current role Gareth has worked in professional football with Middlesborough and Darlington and rugby with Yorkshire Carnegie and the Leeds Rhinos.
He also has a vast amount of private practice experience which included managing a busy physiotherapy department in a private hospital.
He took a different route into therapy, having initially started training at college to be a bricklayer before realising he had a passion for something else.
Wherever Gareth has worked he has risen to the top, often joining clubs or jobs in lower ranked roles, before quickly progressing to the top roles.
He is without question one of the most passionate guests I have had on the podcast and it is clear he loves what he does for a job.
Gareth shares many great tips and advice that you will be able to take on board and help you as a therapy student or new grad, take your own first steps toward a successful career as a therapist.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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In this special guest podcast I was joined by current lead physiotherapist for the Great Britain Olympic Taekwondo team, Ben Harper.
Prior to his current role in Olympic sport Ben has been involved in professional rugby union and rugby league, most noticeably with the Leeds Rhinos, Castleford Tigers and the Huddersfield Giants, the later where he was the Head of Physiotherapy and Rehab.
He also spent time touring with the West End cast of ‘Dirty Dancing,’ has worked internationally in rugby with both England and Jamaica, whilst he also runs his own successful private practice.
Ben spoke about his journey after graduating and how he overcame certain challenges that could have halted his dream of working in professional sport.
He shares many great tips and advice that you will be able to take on board as a therapy student or new grad to help you take your own first steps toward a career working in professional sport.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
As part of my Success Series I was joined on the podcast by Caroline White, current Football Association Women’s Phase Lead Physiotherapist.
Prior to working in football at the FA, Caroline has worked in top flight Rugby Union with both the Northampton Saints and Gloucester, in the NHS, within University sport, with the Great Britain handball team and in a host of other roles.
All this after firstly finding it difficult to find a full-time role when she first qualified!
In this episode Caroline shares her journey, the biggest challenges she faced, including being a female working in male dominated sports...
And gives some top tips to help you make a great start to your career as a New Grad Physio.
Enjoy the show!
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What is not measured is not managed.
This is 100% true.
But I’m not talking here about your patients assessments but actually your OWN assessment as a therapist.
It is so important that you frequently review your own practice to identify what you are good at…
And what areas of your practice you need to work on!
In this special podcast episode you will discover exactly how to do that, so you can be sure that any time, effort or invest this year on your CPD, is going to count…
And improve your skills as a new grad so much so, that you can provide a great service to your patients on par with, or even better than, much more experienced therapists.
And the task literally takes just 5 minutes!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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Knowing where to start with a patients rehab programme may sometimes seem hard.
What exercises do you pick?
How many reps or sets should your patient do?
What should I be working on; strength, hypertrophy, power...?
Is bodyweight ok or should they use weights?
All these questions may confuse you and make you feel unsure about whether or not you have prescribed the right exercises for your patient.
These are all questions relating directly to rehab.
So you might think they are rehab problems.
But often they are NOT.
This podcast episode will explain why this is and why learning more rehab exercises will not actually help you prescribe better rehab.
You will also discover what you need to focus your attention on instead, to be confident you have prescribed the right rehab exercises for your patient, so they get better and so they stay on track with their rehab plan.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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Hip pain can be tough to get a grip a hold of.
I’m sure you have seen those patients that seem to get better, sometimes quickly, but then just as quickly, they regress.
Sometimes getting rid of their symptoms seems to be the easy part, as no sooner do these symptoms go away, they come back as patients get back in the gym or playing sport.
The hip is also tricky because it can also be easily aggravated with things like sitting, driving and even sleeping, as well as more active movements like squatting, lunging and running.
But there is one thing that can make a big difference to hip pain and not only help you quickly take away a patients hip pain, but also help keep it away.
It’s super simple and really obvious when you know it…
But hardly anyone is doing it!
This podcast episode will help you make simple sense of the hip, a complex joint in many ways...
And show you some easy strategies you can apply with your patients that will help you manage even tricky cases of hip pain.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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The patella sweep test is a simple knee special test but...
It is the simple tests that are often the best tests!
This test can give you some important information about your patient's knee injury...
Much more than just assessing for the presence of a knee effusion.
In this podcast learn more about the patella sweep test, what it is, what it does and why you need to know it...
So you can use this test to get the right knee pain diagnosis for your patients or athlete you are looking after.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Confident & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
One of the most common lower limb misdiagnoses made by new grad’s involves ankle syndesmosis injuries.
Often these injuries are mistaken for lateral ankle injuries like an ATFL or CFL ligament injury.
And this is a big issue…
As the management of syndesmosis injuries and lateral ankle injuries, is completely different!
It’s kind of funny that I have put together a podcast episode, advising new grads about how to not misdiagnose these types of problems…
Because I did exactly the same myself as a new grad!
One of my most memorable *%$@ ups as a newly qualified therapist was missing an ankle syndesmosis injury.
That experience left me wondering and questioning my knowledge and I set about learning everything I could about ankle syndesmosis injuries.
Over the last 10 + years, having managed dozens of these types of injuries, I have learnt more and more, and I hope this podcast helps you to better understand the ankle syndesmosis and especially syndesmosis special tests.
I will detail the ankle syndesmosis special test I used the most often and explain why this should always be the the first test you should use if you suspect an ankle syndesmosis injury.
Enjoy the show!
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Neck pain patients with positive red flag symptoms, like pins and needles and weakness, used to get my head in a spin as a New Grad.
I used to worry that I would make this kind of patient worse...
Unsure whether or not I needed to refer this type of patient to someone else or if I was safe to start treating them.
I had a complex neck pain patient walk through my door recently, who had been in car accident and had quite significant neck pain, and presented with several red flags, alongside lower back pain and a concussion.
He is a complex case, but through a simple, structured assessment we were able to rule out any serious pathology…
And we were able to make a big change to his symptoms both in clinic and over the next few days in the very first session…
By doing some really simple things.
The same things that you could do with a similar patient if they walked in your clinic door tomorrow.
This podcast episode will walk you through how to tackle neck pain patients, how to rule out sinister pathology, so you can be confident your patient is ok for treatment and rehab and take away that fear that you get when dealing with spinal injury patients, like neck or lower back pain.
Enjoy the show!
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Think about going to see your doctor.
And before you even get chance to explain what is going on…
The doctor just gives you some pills and shows you the door.
You would hope this would never happen.
Clearly the doctor needs to ask you some questions and examine you to diagnose your issue and THEN…
Prescribe you with the right medication or advice for your illness.
But most therapists do this very same thing day in and day out.
You go through your assessment and even if you are unsure on what the diagnosis is you carry on regardless.
This is no different to that bad doctor.
You should never start treating your patient until you are clear about what you are actually trying to fix.
In this podcast episode you will learn 3 simple steps you can follow to ensure you don’t make this big mistake…
And ensure you can clinically reason any treatment technique or rehab exercise you use, with any patient you see.
Enjoy the show!
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Whilst every patient you see will be different…
They will have different injuries…
Different past medical histories…
And different outcome goals…
They ALL require the SAME rehab steps to get them out of pain and back to full function.
If you having a clear and structured rehab plan this means you will be confident about which problems to treat first…
And know how you are going to progress a patient through their rehab, from start to finish.
And best of all...
You will know what you are going to do with your patient even before they walk through your clinic door!
This podcast episode will show you how this works and how you can apply this strategy in your own practice.
Enjoy the show!
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If you sometimes find yourself getting stuck with your patients...
And wonder what treatment technique or rehab exercise to use once you have finished your patient assessments…
Then this podcast episode is for you!
Once you have made a diagnosis and have identified your patients problems…
The next step is for you to fix these problems.
Whether the patient has lost ROM, or lacks strength or something else...
The sole job of your treatment plan is to fix these problems.
But where do you start?
And how do you know you have picked the right treatment or rehab exercises?
Regardless of whether you use hands-on treatments or rehab, or both…
This podcast will help you understand how to tackle a patient’s treatment plan and know where to start with any patient, with any injury.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
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Impingement is NOT a diagnosis.
I hold my hands up and admit that I used to think it was...
And worse still, I admit I gave it this diagnosis to 100's of patients and the athletes that I worked with.
Not only is this diagnosis label highly inaccurate...
Giving impingement as a diagnosis is actually detrimental to your treatment plan and results in reduced adherence to a patients home exercise programme!
If you understand this it is a one way ticket to quicker and more consistent results, even with tricky shoulder and hip cases.
In this new podcast I’ll show exactly why ‘impingement’…
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Is NOT a diagnosis and what it actually is
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Why it is lazy label to use and what you should focus your and your patients attentions on instead
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Why it should never be used and how to give a diagnosis to a subacromial bursa or cuff issue (the injuries that you would normally call ‘impingement’) without a mention of the word impingement.
Enjoy the show!
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Have you noticed that most injuries you see are not quite as simple or clear cut as you were told at University.
Those textbook shoulder, knee or lower back pain patients never walk in to your clinic.
Patients always seem to have other issues, like previous injures or symptoms that do NOT fit that textbook clinical pattern.
When your objective tests don’t match your subjective question’s, it throws you sideways and you start to doubt yourself...
Worrying whether or not you will have the skills to work out what their problem is and how to fix it.
If you have already qualified you will know exactly what I am talking about.
If you are still studying you have all this to come!
But there is a simple way to make sense of your patient assessments and it’s not some magic test or new assessment method.
It’s actually much simpler than that.
Listen this this special episode to find out what it is...
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
When it comes to the shoulder and special testing, the biggest mistake that I see New Grad’s make, is doing too many tests…
And worse than this…
Relying too much on special testing to make a diagnosis.
This is a big problem because most of the special tests at the shoulder are $*&£.
They have poor sensitivity and specificity and as such, are not great tests to use to make a correct diagnosis.
If you are relying too much on special tests during your assessments, finding a clear diagnosis at the shoulder, is almost impossible.
Listen to this podcast episode to discover why all New Grad’s make the same mistakes with the shoulder…
Learn my shoulder assessment game-changer and…
Find out exactly the best ‘special’ tests to use with your shoulder assessments.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Why is it that shoulders are so difficult to treat and especially, tricky to diagnose?
The reason…
99% of New Grads (likely you too) are greatly overcomplicating the assessment.
This leads to overwhelm and uncertainty about the diagnosis…
Leaving you feeling confused, as your subjective and objective assessments don’t match up.
You may think that the shoulder is complicated and as a result you need some ‘magic’ assessment formula to find the right problem.
But it’s actually the opposite.
You don’t need a more elaborate assessment structure or to learn more shoulder tests.
You actually need to make it more simple.
A simpler shoulder assessment will make the management of the patients and athletes you see with shoulder pain much easier.
Listen to this latest podcast episode to find out how!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
In this special episode I spoke to Jade Danes, a sports therapy graduate currently working in both professional sport and private practice.
Just in the last 12 months Jade has progressed from being turned down for jobs in both clinics and at professional sports clubs in favour of other sports therapists and physio’s…
To now working in professional sport, including elite rugby union and rugby league and running her own business!
Jade had some great tips for aspiring New Grads hoping to take their own first successful steps when they graduate and you can hear them all in this podcast!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Stop wasting your time and efforts on the wrong rehab exercises and treatments and halt your frustration...
So you can treat even tricky ankle patients!
The ankle is meant to be a relatively simple joint.
So, why is it that even simple ankle cases can sometimes struggle to get back to full fitness?
It used to baffle me as a New Grad.
I couldn’t quite grasp why such a simple joint was sometimes so tricky to fix up.
That’s until I learnt how to assess the ankle using a really simple test…
And how to use the results of this test to tell me exactly what to treat and what rehab to give my patients and athletes.
It stopped me wasting my time and efforts on methods that would never improve range of movement...
Because I was no longer treating the wrong thing!
I’ll show you how to do the same in this special podcast episode...
So you can give your patients exactly the right treatments and rehab they actually need...
Stop frustrating rehab for you and your patient...
And get quick, positive patient results with any ankle injury!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
He had depression and I didn’t know.
We were 4 months in to a 9 month rehab programme and he had been struggling for the last 3 months.
I had spent 1-2 hours with him almost every day of the week with his post op shoulder treatment and rehab yet…
I was totally unaware of what was going on in his head.
As a health progressional I was meant to help him.
Looking back I let him down.
I didn’t have the knowledge, skills or confidence with this type of problem.
There’s no worse feeling when you can NOT help your patient.
Knowing what I know now has greatly helped me in my day-day practice by helping me really understand what questions to ask my patient and athletes to identify and deal with any yellow flag issues.
Yellow flag questioning is NOT just trying to identify previous or current mental health issues or social problems.
It’s about identifying barriers that may affect your treatment plan and stop you and your patient getting the end result you are trying to achieve.
In this podcast I will share 3 Vital Yellow Flag Questions that I now ask with every single patient and athlete that I work with.
These questions will not only help you identify possible yellow flags problems…
Problems that if left unaddressed can derail your treatment plan and patient progress..
But help you to tackle these yellow flag issues, all in the very first session.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
I graduated in the Summer of 2010 and was straight to work in my first job as the Assistant First Team Physiotherapist at the Leeds Rhinos.
I have learnt a lot over the last 10 years.
I feel fortunate to have had some great successes both in professional sport and private practice.
But despite my accelerated career path it has never quite been as rosy as it may have looked from the outside!
In between the successes I certainly made plenty of mistakes!
In my latest podcast discover 10 of the biggest lessons I have learnt over the last 10 years.
These tips will help you side-step the common pitfalls so many New Grads fall into...
Overcome the barriers that are stopping you getting great patient results and growing your skills and your confidence...
And help you achieve your own career success as a physiotherapist, sports therapist or sports rehabilatator.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
You use your red flag questions to make sure you don’t miss any serious pathology and treat something you shouldn’t.
But despite what many therapists believe…
A positive red flag answer does not mean instant referral to A & E or the need for a second opinion.
Many New Grad’s often tell me they just feel like they go through the motions and ask ‘red flag’ questions just for asking sake…
Unsure about what they might do if the patient did answer YES to any one of those red flag questions!
This podcast episode will help you make sense of your red flag questioning.
It will help you remember what questions, you need to ask…
When you need to be cautious and ask further questions…
And when it is safe to treat.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Anterior hip pain can often be tricky to get a hold of as it can be irritated by simple movements and positions, like squatting or lunging…
Or even sedentary activities like siting or driving, so it often doesn’t take much to irritate symptoms.
Most therapists are missing a simple trick.
Its simple when you know what this is…
And it can be the difference between successful rehab or persistent pain, reduced hip range of movement and poor function with patient presenting with anterior hip pain.
In this podcast, you will discover what you need to look for for any patient you treat with anterior hip pain.
You will learn how to quickly attain the best way to treat anterior hip pain symptoms, to get your patients back to full health and stop their symptoms quickly returning.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Many treatment techniques offer only short lived improvements for patients with lower back pain.
I’m sure you found yourself treating the same muscles, improving patient symptoms, only to see their symptoms quickly return as quickly as they went away.
In my latest podcast you will discover 3 simple strategies that will help you get better results with your patients with lower back pain…
Stop their symptoms quickly returning…
Saving you time, effort and stop you having to deal with frustrated patients that don’t feel like they are improving.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
A vertebral artery problem is a medical emergency!
You are not going to see many of these cases but you need to know what patient signs and symptoms might make you suspect this injury…
And then how to test for it…
So you can either rule this injury out or act quickly and refer your patient on for urgent medical attention!
This episode will highlight all the main information you need to know and how to test a patient with a possible vertebral artery problem.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
There is a big difference in opinion about the best way to squat and in particular…
…should you let the knees come over the toes?
Many therapists think that letting your knees come over your toes is bad for your knees.
But is this true?
And what does the evidence say?
In this podcast I talk through a recent patient I saw in clinic and how he had injured his knee because of too much knees over the toes training…
…then why I gave him more of this style of squatting as part of his rehab!
I cover all the main talking points around knee position during squatting…
…so you can clinically reason when you might (or might not) use different knee positions, including knees over the toes training, with your squat based rehab exercises.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
If you have ever found yourself stuck for what treatments to use for a patient with shoulder pain…
…or sometimes find your current techniques don’t get the results you want…
…then this podcast is for you!
In this episode I cover the most common problems that face New Grads when treating patients and athletes with shoulder pain.
I even admit how I got it wrong as a New Grad, treating shoulder pain in both private practice and sport…
…and share some simple advice to help make sure you don’t make the same mistakes with shoulder pain patients.
I’ll even tell you all about my ‘favourite’ shoulder treatment technique, the one I use more than any other in both my private practice work and with the professional athletes I work with.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
How do you best manage an acute ankle injury?
Beyond your usual application of ice, compression and elevation etc, one big decision is you need to make is should you protect the ankle?
Do you need to protect the ankle using a moon boot, or maybe use crutches?
Maybe both?
How exactly do you decide which is the best course of action?
Get this wrong it can cause BIG problems for your patient or athlete.
In this podcast you will learn some simple strategies to look after ankle injuries and know when you should be protect an ankle injury…
…to improve recovery times & avoid problems in the future, including unnecessary surgery!
Enjoy the show.
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Have you been overlooked in the past for a role because you are NOT a physio?
Maybe you experienced this as a student...
...when you were not been given the same opportunities on placements and not allowed to do the same things as the physio students.
Some jobs appear 'exclusive' to physios in both private clinics, sports clubs and even the NHS.
But this is NOT true!
Listen to my latest podcast to find out why and what you need to do to set yourself apart from other therapists, including physio’s, to get roles that give you the pay, responsibility and fulfilment you should get as a qualified therapy professional.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Picking your first job as a New Grad is a BIG decision.
How do you know a job is right for you?
So many therapists make the WRONG decision when chasing their first job and as a result, struggle to make the progression they want during those early months and even years as a New Grad.
You become frustrated and feel that their career has become stagnant before it has even got going.
Have you qualified and looking for work…
…or do you already have a job but it is not a role you enjoy...
...or are you still studying but want to best prepare yourself when you do graduate?
This podcast will discuss some of the key considerations you MUST think about when you are looking at applying for and possibly accepting your next job role.
And it is more than just the amount of $$$ they are offering!
Enjoy the show!
PS. If you are interested about how to ensure you make the best decision when planning the next step in your career and want to know the quickest and easiest way to fast-track your career then let me know...
...send an email to andy@newgradphysio.com and I'll get right back to you with some help.
In this special episode I am joined by New Grad Physio Dave Fahey as we discuss his rapid rise from student to his role now working full-time with Leeds United Football Club.
Learn how he was able to transition from University and not only survive, but thrive and experience quick progress his career...
...much quicker than most would imagine possible...
...and into a role many would consider above his level of experience and pay grade!
Dave has some great tips, so if you want to learn how to fast-track your own career then this is a must listen!
Enjoy the show.
PS. If you are interested about how stand out from the crowd and get your 'foot in the door' in a pro sports club, private practice setting or even that dream NHS role then let me know...
...send an email to andy@newgradphysio.com and I'll get right back to you with some help.
Have you ever wondered why some therapists struggle to create opportunities whilst other New Grad's seem to transition effortlessly from University and into the real world...
...and fly up the career ladder faster than anyone ever thought possible?
Making your first or next career step is tough.
You might have the clinical skills to do a good job as a New Grad but you won't be able to use these skills unless you are given the opportunity.
As this podcast is released we are still under the restrictions in the UK related to covid-19.
Covid-19 has already had a big affect on the therapy job market.
1000’s more therapists will graduate this year.
Add this to the 1000’s of therapists already looking for work or another job role…
…then add on all the therapists that have already (or will shortly) be losing their jobs…
This means many more therapists applying for a limited number of job opportunities.
If ever there was a time you needed to stand out from the crowd in a busy job market it is NOW!
Listen to this podcast if you want to learn the steps you need to take, right NOW, to standout from the crowd in what will be an ever increasingly difficult job market and hit the ground running post Covid-19.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Do you sometimes fear that you might do more harm than good with the patients you see with lower back pain?
This worry is common but results in many therapists applying a very conservative rehab plan, sometimes even prescribing ‘rest’.
But this approach is usually not the best way and often leads to poor patient progress and results.
You need to be mindful of serious pathology and use your RED FLAG questioning to screen all patients with lower back pain.
However, you also need to know that most patients need and will benefit from your hands-on treatments and the rehab you prescribe.
This podcast will help you gain more confidence in diagnosing and treating lower back pain.
After listening you will better understand the anatomy and movements of the lower back, learn an easy way to simplify your lumbar spine assessment and learn why trying to fix ‘posture’ might not be the best rehab strategy.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Are you confident in your assessments to differentiate between a hamstring muscle, tendon or nerve injury?
Would you know how to manage each of these different issues?
Do you know what objective markers to use so you know your patient or athlete is ready to progress to the next stage of rehab?
As a New Grad you might feel under equipped to manage a hamstring injury, or other soft tissue injures to the calf, groin or quad, but don't worry...
This podcast will help you and by reading listening to this episode you will have a better understanding about;
How to differentiate between a real hamstring injury and a sciatic nerve problem...
Why stretching can be a waste of time and in some cases detrimental to your patient or athletes injury...
How you can start the rehab process as soon as possible after injury and why doing this will help reduce pain and improve patient function much quicker...
Enjoy the show.
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Neck injuries often bring an added worry and apprehension for therapists.
Maybe sometimes you...
...worry that you might miss something serious…
…worry that you might make your patients symptoms worse or cause more damage…
…or feel uncertain about what to do if a patient gives you a positive answer to one of your RED FLAG questions?
This podcast episode will help you better understand red flag questioning, learn how to identify which neck pain patients you need to be more cautious with and which patients you can advance more quickly using your hands-on treatment techniques and your rehab.
Enjoy the show.
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
The knee itself is a relatively simple joint.
It’s a hinge joint, it flexes and extends (it also internally and externally rotates) but lets’ keep it simple.
The strong muscles of the quads, hamstrings and calves support the knee alongside the passive structures like the ligaments and menisci.
As simple as knee might appear, some patients with knee pain can be tricky to deal with.
You can no doubt think of a knee pain patient you have seen before that didn’t go as you had hoped…
…maybe you struggled to settle their knee pain after a period of rest…
…maybe that patient struggled with their rehab and some of the exercises you gave them made them symptoms worse…
…maybe they went back to running and their symptoms came back…
…maybe you worry sometimes that you might miss an important injury like an ACL.
Despite being a ‘simple’ joint the knee can be challenging.
This podcast will help you better understand what makes a great knee assessment and how you can identify what special tests you should use, the order of special testing and why the ‘best’ evidenced tests might NOT be the best tests to use.
Enjoy the show!
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
The shoulder can be challenging to deal with.
It is a complex joint, with many structures.
It is well evidenced that many shoulder special tests have poor sensitivity and reliability, meaning it can be hard to pin-point a patient’s specific cause of shoulder pain.
The result…
…it is hard to make a diagnosis.
…and without a diagnosis many New Grad therapists struggle to know where to start with their treatments and rehab.
Often this means therapists try and treat everything.
You give rotator cuff exercises, stretches, scapula stability work…
…because you are not sure where you should be focusing your attention.
In this podcast you will discover how to simplify your shoulder assessment to find the main cause of shoulder pain, even without a diagnosis.
Then you will know what to focus your efforts on with your hands-on treatment techniques and rehab and NOT fall into the common pitfall of trying to treat everything!
Enjoy the show.
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Whilst the world is on a ‘go-slow’ at the moment and the therapy profession as we know it has almost driven to a halt, you may think that now is not the time to focus in on your career path...
Private clinics are shut, sport as we know is has stopped and almost everything other than front line care in the NHS has been cancelled.
Whilst there is no question this is a challenging time for all therapists, there is so much you can do, right NOW, to help your career prospects.
In this podcast episode you will discover what actions you can take straight away and even during lock-down, that will make you more attractive as a New Grad and help your chances of getting that first job role or even a promotion.
Enjoy the show.
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
When rehab doesn't go well it is frustrating for your patient and for you as their therapist.
A common time to encounter rehab problems is when patients go back to higher-level activities like running, the gym, back to work or return to sport.
Why is it when some of these patients and athletes return to these activities they break down?
You think you have progressed their rehab well…
…you have taken them from the bed to standing rehab, added resistance or gym-based exercises…
…they feel stronger, fitter and you think they are ready to go…
…but when they start running, when they get out on the field, go back to work or back to the gym their symptoms quickly return, and they are back in your treatment room asking you why…
Whilst there are numerous reasons why, there are some fundamental errors New Grad’s often make that are contributing to this problem.
This podcast will discuss these issues and help you to understand how you can better serve your patients and reduce the chances of them having problems when they return to higher-level activities.
Enjoy the show...
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Do you sometimes wonder whether you have prescribed the right exercise for your patient or not?
Do you worry how you patient will respond and how they will turn up at their next appointment?
This is a common worry for New Grad’s and if this sounds like you, then you need to listen to this podcast episode.
In this episode you will discover how to link your patient assessment findings and your rehab together, so you don’t second guess yourself as you will KNOW you have prescribed the right exercises, even before your patient leaves your clinic room.
Enjoy the show
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
If you have qualified, you will know exactly what I mean when I say…
That what patients say and how they present is hugely different to what we were told at University.
The result…
You get to the end of your assessment and your head is in a spin, you are not too sure what is going on and you struggle through the rest of the appointment.
Connecting the dots between the methods you have been taught to assess, treat, and rehab your patients at University and what is needed to get patients better in the real world can be tough.
In this episode you will learn how to make sense of your patient assessments, so you do not feel overwhelmed and have greater confidence about how to manage the patients you look after.
Enjoy the show.
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Patients with knee pain, generally do very well, until…
They go back to higher-level activities like the gym, running or sport.
Once activity levels are increased their pain often returns, leaving the patient and the you, the therapist, frustrated.
However, if you understand the importance of the calf and its role in knee biomechanics then you will be better equipped to manage any patient with knee pain.
In my latest podcast you will discover the important role the calf has at the knee and why you should consider using calf rehab with every knee pain patient you see.
Enjoy the show.
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he’ll get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Whilst in recent years therapists generally have become better at assessing ankle injuries, many syndesmosis (high ankle) injuries still get missed, often misdiagnosed as a lateral ankle injury.
This present a BIG problem as these injuries are managed in the same way as a lateral ankle injury.
However, there management should be very different.
In this podcast you will discover;
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The Importance Of Early Diagnosis Of Ankle Syndesmosis Injuries
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The Big Difference Between Ankle Syndesmosis Injuries And Other Ankle Injuries & How You Can Assess For This
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What The ‘UP YOURS’ Syndesmosis Test Is & How You Can Use It To Differentiate Between An Ankle Syndesmosis & A Lateral Ankle Injury
Enjoy the show.
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he’ll get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Whilst these unprecedented circumstances present us with many challenges, you can use lock-down to your advantage.
Most therapists are finding they have more time on their hands and as such, it is a great opportunity to develop your skills and spend more dedicated and uninterrupted time on your CPD.
But the problem is, staying motivated to do it, knowing what to do and ensuring you are not wasting the time you do allocate to your learning.
If you can get it right, you will go back into your role in the NHS, private practice or sport after lock-down, a much better equipped therapist, ready to take on the challenges of your role as a New Grad Physio.
In this episode I cover 3 top tips to help you stay on track and to maximise the time you spend on your CPD and learning during lockdown.
Enjoy the show.
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he’ll get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Knowing when to allow your patients to return to higher level activities, like the gym, running and sport can be a difficult decision.
I’m sure you’ve been asked those questions from your patient like…
‘When will I be back running’
‘When will I be able to get back in the gym’
‘How long is it going to take before I am back playing football, rugby, hockey etc…’
These can be tough questions to answer.
You want to give a response to their question, but it can be hard to give an accurate prognosis.
You are conscious that you don’t want to give a timeframe that is unrealistic.
In this episode you will learn how to give an answer to those difficult patient questions.
Learn what you need to do to give you the confidence and conviction to tell a patient when they will be hit important milestones in their treatment plan, like a return to higher-level activities like the gym, running and sport.
Enjoy the show.
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he’ll get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
As therapists we ALL do the same 3 things…
We assess our patients…
We treat our patients…
And we prescribe rehab for our patients.
These are the 3 pillars of what we do as therapists to help patients out of pain and back to full health.
So if so simple, why is it that some therapists are able to make quick changes to patient symptoms whilst others become overwhelmed and are not able to give their patients the service, they feel they deserve.
In this podcast you will learn how these 3 pillars (assessment, treatment & rehab) link and discover about why failure with one part of your intervention greatly affects all the other pillars and in turn affects your patient outcomes.
Enjoy the show.
PS. You will learn all about how to better assess, treat and rehab your patients on my upcoming New Grad Physio Lower Limb Course.
On this course you will discover exactly how to identify both the site AND source of symptoms, using your patient assessments to find out exactly what treatments techniques and rehab exercises your patient needs.
In addition, you will learn how to progress (and regress) any lower limb patient (including lower back pain patients) through a FULL rehab plan, start to finish, knowing when they are ready to progress to the next stage of rehab and when they are ready to be cleared for higher level activities like the gym and running.
Secure your place here >>> www.newgradphysio.com/courses
Just because a patient has knee pain it does NOT mean they have a knee problem…
If you can get your head around this important concept it will make your management of problems like ‘anterior knee pain,’ ‘shoulder impingement’ and other overuse injuries much easier.
You will get quicker results in clinic with your patients, results that actually stick, so your patients do not break down the first time they go back in the gym, go back running or back to any other activity.
Listen to this podcast to discover why knee pain does NOT mean a patient needs knee rehab and what to do instead,
Enjoy the show.
PS. Check out the next available dates for my next New Grad Physio Lower Limb Course at www.newgradphysio.com/courses
On this course you will discover exactly how to identify both the site AND source of symptoms, using your patient assessments to find out exactly what treatments techniques and rehab exercises your patient needs.
In addition, you will learn how to progress (and regress) any lower limb patient (including lower back pain patients) through a FULL rehab plan, start to finish, knowing when they are ready to progress to the next stage of rehab and when they are ready to be cleared for higher level activities like the gym and running.
Learn more at www.newgradphysio.com/courses
The shoulder often proves problematic for both patients and therapists.
Pain can persist, with patients struggling to return to normal function, particularly more active patients, resulting in BIG frustration as a therapist, when despite your best efforts, your patients shoulder pain continues.
Rotator cuff exercises are often a staple rehab exercise given for almost any patient with shoulder pain.
But, do they work?
Are they the best exercises to give your patient, or is there a better way?
In this podcast you will discover the ‘real’ role of the rotator cuff and learn how knowing this can help you prescribe the best shoulder exercises, that actually work the rotator cuff and help you get the results you want with patients you treat with shoulder pain.
Enjoy the show.
Ever get to the end of your patient assessment and are NOT sure what might be going on with your patient?
At the end of the assessment, (ideally at the end of the subjective assessment), you should be able to able to diagnosis what your patient’s problem is – or so you were told at University.
But in reality, it’s not quite that simple.
Not being able to make sense of your patient assessments is one of the biggest problems for New Grad Physio’s and for many it is affecting their ability to manage their patients in the best possible way.
In this podcast you will discover how to take ‘shortcuts’ with your assessments, to cut out the noise and make that patient diagnosis much, much easier.
Enjoy the show.
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he’ll get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Is making mistakes as a New Grad Physio a good or bad thing?
It is generally thought that making mistakes is generally a good thing as a New Grad; as you are said to learn from these experiences and as a result get better.
But is it all that simple?
Making mistakes can actually be a bad thing and for some therapists it is actually preventing you from making progress in your learning, progress in your career and even progression in your pay.
In this podcast you will discover that whilst making mistakes as a New Grad is inevitable it is important that you limit your mistakes in some specific areas.
Otherwise, you may run the risk of getting ‘stuck’ and not making the progress in your clinical skills and career that you hope for.
Enjoy the show.
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he’ll get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Overuse injuries like Achilles or patella tendinopathies can often be tricky to manage.
Patients and athletes alike have often had these problems for long periods, have tried and failed rehab previously and some have even been told they ‘may have to live with their problem,’ or even worse, ‘give up’ their activity or sport.
But it doesn’t have to be like that.
In this podcast I will discuss what is preventing these patients and athletes making a full and successful return to full fitness.
You will discover how to best manage patients with overuse injuries like Achilles and patella tendinopathies, so you can get the best results with even the most difficult of cases.
Enjoy the show.
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he’ll get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Do you sometimes feel like you end up just treating the patients MRI report or the referral letter that has been sent from another practitioner, like a GP?
Even if they present very differently in your clinic room…
This effects your results and your patients do NOT progress in the way and at the speed you would like.
In this podcast you will learn how to stop this from happening and discover;
· The 3 Reasons You Should Refer A Patient For Imaging
· When You Should Refer Muscle Injuries For Imaging
· The BIG Problem With Current Injury Grading Classifications & Why Some Patients Get The Wrong Interventions As A Result
Enjoy the show.
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he’ll get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
If you have ever had a patient go away and NOT complete their rehab, you will know not only how frustrating it is as a therapist.
Maybe you label these patients as ‘lazy’ or think ‘they’re not really that bothered about getting better.’
But in most cases, it is NOT a patient problem.
It is actually a therapist problem and in this podcast you will discover the real reason patients do not complete their rehab and learn some simple strategies you can use to make sure your patients stay on board with their rehab and complete their full treatment plan.
Enjoy the show.
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he’ll get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Often quick changes can be made in patient symptoms but often these effects only last for a short period of time.
Patients then don’t progress and as a therapist you may sometimes find yourself trying various treatment techniques and rehab exercises to try get on top of their symptoms.
In this podcast I highlight why so many hip pain results are short lived and what you need to consider instead to get quick, but long-lasting treatment results.
Enjoy the show.
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he’ll get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
As atherapist you know doubt ask those important red flag questions during your subjective assessment, but do you really understand WHAT a positive answer is telling you and more importantly, are you clear what to do next?
Some patients need urgent onward referral, but many, just need our help in the form of hands-on treatment and rehab.
The skill is knowing which is which.
In this podcast you will discover;
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Why Do We Ask RED FLAG Questions?
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What A Positive RED FLAG Answer Means & What To Do Next
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Why A RED FLAG Does NOT Mean Hands-Off & How Your Hands-On Treatment & Rehab Can Be Effective, Even With Patients With Multiple RED FLAG Symptoms
Enjoy the show.
PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he’ll get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Knee injuries are common and your ability to diagnose injuries like an ACL, MCL, LCL or PCL are vitally important,
Failure to do this and you risk putting your patients or athletes at further risk of injury and also, without a definitive diagnosis, it makes it difficult for you to manage their injury in the best possible way, resulting in poor treatment outcomes and a prolonged return to activity and sport.
In this podcast you will discover...
• Why you need to be highly competent with your knee special testing because you may only get one chance to assess a suspected unstable knee
• How to know what 'normal' end feel is and how to test it
• How your knee stability testing tells you what to do next and guides your early treatment, especially your decision whether to brace the knee or not.
Enjoy the show.
PS. Andy would love to hear your thoughts on this podcast. Please leave a review and get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he’ll get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
So many New Grad Physio’s start the year with big aspirations about what they want to achieve over the next 12 months.
This might be to spend more time on CPD, learn a particular skill-set, gain better working hours and more responsibility, gain that next promotion or even transition from one area of therapy to another.
Whatever that goal might be, MOST New Grad’s will NOT achieve these goals.
To find out why this is happening and what you need to do instead to kick-start your own successful year, accelerate your learning and career and achieve your goals you can NOT afford to miss this podcast.
Enjoy the show.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic and what you have planned for this year. Please get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and I’ll get right back to you.
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
How was a pro rugby player with a posteriorly dislocated shoulder, that required a general anesthetic to relocate and a high severity of damage to his shoulder as a result, able to get back to play in just 7 days?
In episode #20 you will find out how, as I detail what we did at each and every step of his accelerated rehab plan to get him back on the field, play the full game and pick up a winners medal, in such a short space of time.
You might be surprised how we did it…
…Because it was simple.
Whilst this is an extreme example, you will be able to take the information learned in this episode to improve the treatment planning and rehabilitation of any athlete or patient that you work with.
Enjoy the show.
Any comments or questions about the content of the episode send them over to andy@newgradphysio.com
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Despite the advances in sports medicine, the vast amount of research conducted and the efforts to prevent hamstring injuries, their prevalence and re-injury rates have remained relatively similar over the last 20 years.
So, what are we missing?
In episode #19 I will discuss the big issue with hamstring injury prevention programmes and why they don’t work.
You will also discover exactly what you should be focusing your time and efforts on to try and reduce the possible occurrence of hamstring injury.
Even if you don’t work in sport or see a high number of hamstring injuries, the strategies discussed can be applied to any other overuse injury.
Enjoy the show.
Any comments or questions about the content of the episode send them over to andy@newgradphysio.com
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Ankle injuries are highly prevalent, and we see them frequently in our clinics within the NHS, private practice and sport.
When managed well, patients and athletes can return to full activity quickly, having accelerated through their treatment plan.
But some continue to struggle, either through chronic ankle symptoms, or more commonly, with problems elsewhere in the body.
In episode #18 learn why even SIMPLE ankle injuries might just not be that simple and how your management of even low-level ankle injuries should change.
Learn why ankle re-injury is common and why incomplete ankle rehabilitation can be a key driver for other problems elsewhere in the body particularly groin, hamstring and even lower back pain.
Enjoy the show.
Any comments or questions about the content of the episode send them over to andy@newgradphysio.com
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
I hold my own hands up and admit I gave ‘sciatica’ as a diagnosis commonly as a New Grad Physio.
Problem is, it isn’t even a diagnosis and more importantly than that, giving ‘sciatica’ as a diagnosis may be causing you to focus on the wrong problems, leading to poor treatment effects and ineffective patient outcomes.
In episode #17 learn why sciatica and other diagnoses like shoulder impingement, are poorly used and what you should focus your attention on instead.
This is a very different way of approaching the diagnosis of any injury but looking at your patient’s injury in this way will help you start getting better patient results.
Enjoy the show.
Any comments or questions about the content of the episode send them over to andy@newgradphysio.com
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
In episode #16 of the New Grad Physio Podcast I will discuss the lack of awareness New Grad’s have about what life as a graduate therapist is REALLY like and why this results in overwhelm, frustration and a lack of progress during those early years after graduating.
We will cover why you need continued support when you graduate if you want to make continued improvements in your clinical practice and your ability to help your patients in a way you feel they deserve.
Getting the right support helps you overcome the challenges that every New Grad Physio faces and at the same time helps you to enjoy what you do rather than feel demotivated and lose the enthusiasm in your job so you can start to see progress in both your learning and your career.
Enjoy the show.
Any comments or questions about the content of the episode send them over to andy@newgradphysio.com
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
The ability to deliver a clear, concise clinical message to your patient is key to ensure your patient fully understands the problems they have, their prognosis and how their proposed treatment plan will progress.
Regardless of how great your patient assessment, hands-on treatment techniques and treatment plan might be, all this great work can be undone if you cannot get your clinical message across well.
In this podcast you will learn how to communicate better with your patients to ensure understanding and improve patient adherence to your treatment plan and at the same time be more confident speaking to other members of the MDT and senior colleagues to stop sounding like a ‘young’ and ‘inexperienced’ therapist.
Enjoy the show.
Any comments or questions about the content of the episode send them over to andy@newgradphysio.com
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
Episode #14 of the New Grad Physio Podcast will discuss the controversial topic of manual therapy.
Regardless of your current thoughts regarding manual therapy you need to listen to this podcast episode because you will discover WHY manual therapy gets a bad name.
We know that the evidence base is poor for manual therapy interventions, but it is for a lot of interventions we use as therapists.
The main reason therapists do not use manual therapy is that they lack the understanding as to what manual therapy actually does.
Most therapists (even highly experienced therapists) really do not understand why they are using manual therapy techniques and what these techniques are actually doing.
This is GAME CHANGER and once you know this, it will make your own understanding about how you can use manual therapy (if you choose to use it) in the best possible way to help your patients out of pain and through a full treatment plan.
Enjoy the show.
Any comments or questions about the content of the episode send them over to andy@newgradphysio.com
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
In episode #13 of the New Grad Physio Podcast you will learn why some New Grad's are able to fly up the career ladder faster than anyone thought possible whereas some therapists get left behind.
In the podcast you will discover...
- Why You DON'T Need A 5 or 10 Year Plan & Why Your 'Dream Job' Need Not Take You As Long As You Think To Attain
- Why Following The 'Traditional' Path Can Be The Fastest Way To Failure, Career Stagnation & A Lack Of Progress.
- 3 Clear Steps You Can Take Right NOW To Kick-Start Your Own Successful New Grad Physio Career Journey
Any comments or questions about the content of the episode send them over to andy@newgradphysio.com
To get a copy of Andy’s latest FREE PDF '5 Steps To Fast-Track Your Career As A New Grad Physio' visit… www.newgradphysio.com
In episode #12 of the New Grad Physio Podcast you will find out HOW to get patients to give you the RESPECT and RECOGNITION you deserve as a New Grad Physio.
Those early years are tough enough without having to overcome patient resistance to your advice and interventions just because they perceive you as being ‘Young’ and ‘Inexperienced.’
Whether you are 3 weeks, 3 months or 3 years graduated, some patients think you are not up to the job as a New Grad Physio, Sports Therapist or Sports Rehabilitator, just because you lack the ‘experience’ an older therapist might have.
You cannot change how long you have been qualified or the experience you have right now.
But what you can do is…
…Find out why this is happening and what you need to do to STOP this happening to you, helping you to get your patients on side with your treatment plans and in turn helping you to get the patient results you really want.
Enjoy the show.
Any comments or questions about the content of the episode send them over to andy@newgradphysio.com
To get a copy of Andy’s latest FREE PDF '5 Steps To Fast-Track Your Career As A New Grad Physio' visit… www.newgradphysio.com
In this episode of the New Grad Physio Podcast you will discover the REAL REASON patients leave your clinic and DON’T do their home exercise programmes.
Most therapists WRONGLY accuse these patients of being ‘lazy’ or ‘not caring’ about their health.
But they are WRONG….
It’s not a patient problem, but in fact, the reason patients don’t do their rehab is a therapist problem.
Find out what therapists are doing wrong and how to use this information to ensure you don’t do the same.
Learn how you can get your patients to go away and want to complete their home exercise programme, completing every rep of every set you prescribe, helping you to get better and quicker patient results.
Enjoy the show.
Any comments or questions about the content of the episode send them over to andy@newgradphysio.com
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
In episode #10 of The New Grad Physio Podcast you will discover exactly WHY Your Patient DOESN’T Need A Diagnosis…
So much WASTED time and attention is given to a patient’s diagnosis, but in doing so, so many New Grad Physio’s are missing the BIG point about what their assessments are actually meant to achieve and how the results of their assessments should help guide the management of their patients.
Find out WHY a diagnosis is NOT as important as you may think and WHAT you should be focusing your attentions on instead, to improve patient understanding of their injury, exercise ‘buy-in’ and confidence in your treatment plan.
Enjoy the show.
Any comments or questions send them over to andy@newgradphysio.com
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
In this latest episode of The New Grad Physio Podcast you will discover exactly WHY You Need To Step Out Of Your ‘Comfort Zone.’
I will talk through a BIG ‘A-HA’ moment I had as a New Grad Physio that made me realise the skill-sets that I needed improve, which helped me fast-track my learning and development in these specific areas.
Find out why you might need to ‘Step Out’ of your comfort zone or risk ‘Missing Out’ on great opportunities and the chance to accelerate your own learning and career development as a New Grad Physio.
Enjoy the podcast.
Any comments or questions about the content of this episode send them over to andy@newgradphysio.com
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
In this episode of The New Grad Physio Podcast you will discover exactly WHAT you need to know to fly up the promotion ladder faster than you ever thought possible!
Maybe you don't want to follow the 'traditional' NHS rotation route and have a clear idea about where you want your career to go.
Maybe the NHS is for you, but you want to learn how to gain a static role in an area you 'actually' want to work.
Regardless of whether you want to work in the NHS, private practice or sport this episode is for you.
Ill be detailing how you can fast-track your career, just like I was able to, as I progressed from University student to my own dream job as Head Physio at the Leeds Rhinos in little over a year...
Enjoy the podcast.
Any comments or questions about the content of this episode send them over to andy@newgradphysio.com
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
In this episode of The New Grad Physio Podcast you will discover exactly WHAT is the REAL REASON patients come to see you (BIG HINT - It is NOT Pain).
Once you know this Real Reason you can really start to understand how to better relate your treatment plan to the patients ACTUAL problems, improve patient adherence to their home exercise programme, to get better and faster patient results.
Enjoy the podcast.
Any comments or questions about the content of this episode send them over to andy@newgradphysio.com
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
In this episode of The New Grad Physio Podcast you will discover exactly WHY some of the BEST therapists are actually pretty AVERAGE at certain parts of their clinical practice, but, are still able to get great patient results.
You will learn...
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What The 'Circle Of Competency' Is & How This Concept Might Explain Why You Are NOT Getting The Great Patient Results You Hope For
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How Your Incompetency In Just One Area Will Affect EVERYTHING You Do As A Therapist & Is The Reason You Might Be Getting Poor Patient Results
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How To Identify What Areas Of Your Clinical Practice You Need To Work On
So You Can Help More Patients Get Out Of Pain Quickly & Back To Full Fitness
Enjoy the podcast.
Any comments or questions about the content of this episode send them over to andy@newgradphysio.com
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
In this episode of The New Grad Physio Podcast you will discover exactly WHY you need a mentor to help you accelerate your learning and climb the promotion ladder faster than you ever thought possible.
In this podcast you will learn...
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How Asking For Help Smooths The Transition From University And Into The Real World So You Can STOP Stagnating In Your Learning & Learn The Quickest Way To Climb The Promotion Ladder
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Why Getting A Mentor Is A Long-Term Investment & How To Make It Work For You In Both The Short & Long Term
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The #1 Reason Your Previous Attempts To Get A Mentor Have Been Unsuccessful & What You Should Do Instead
Enjoy the podcast.
Any comments or questions about the content of this episode send them over to andy@newgradphysio.com
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
In this episode of The New Grad Physio Podcast I will show you exactly WHY your next career move could be the MAKING or BREAKING of your therapy CAREER.
In this podcast you will learn exactly...
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Why Following Everybody Else Is The Slowest Way To Climb The Promotion Ladder & What You Should Do Instead
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How To Determine What Your Next Step Should Be & How It Is Helping You Reach Your Dream Job
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Why The Environment You Work In Should ALWAYS Come Before The Amount Of £££ You Earn As A New Grad Physio
Enjoy the podcast.
Any comments or questions about the content of this episode send them over to andy@newgradphysio.com
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
In this episode of The New Grad Physio Podcast I detail how a recent night I spent in A & E can teach us all a valuable lesson about communication, specifically, how poor communication can quickly ruin your patients experience of your care.
You will discover how poor communication between yourself and your patients can quickly derail your sessions and cause poor patient understanding, a lack of trust in you as a therapist and poor patient adherence to your treatment plans.
You will also learn how to build good rapport with your patients using basic communication skills and find out why patients might not always want, or even need a diagnosis..
Enjoy the podcast.
Any comments or questions about the content of this episode send them over to andy@newgradphysio.com
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
In this episode of The New Grad Physio Podcast I will show you exactly why a COMPETENCY underpins EVERYTHING you do as a New Grad Physio and why it might be the #1 reason you are NOT getting consistent positive patient results.
In the podcast you will learn exactly what competency, why it doesn't just relate to your clinical skills and why a lack of competency is the quickest way to feeling frustrated, overwhelmed and demotivated as a New Grad Physio, Sports Therapist or Sports Rehabilatator.
You might also hear an embarrassing New Grad story of my own in the podcast!!!
Enjoy the podcast.
Any comments or questions about the content of this episode send them over to andy@newgradphysio.com
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com
In my very first episode of The New Grad Physio Podcast I will show you exactly WHY you are NOT able to do as much consistent CPD as you need to do and why this is stopping you enjoying a SUCCESSFUL start to your life as a New Grad Physio, Sports Therapists or Sports Rehabilitator.
You know how important your continued learning is, but, sometimes life gets in the way…
In this episode you will discover how to make TIME in your busy week, how to identify what SKILL-SETS you need to PRIORITISE and what you can do right NOW to really kick-start your learning to progress your career at the speed you really want.
Enjoy the podcast. Any comments or questions about the content of the episode send them over to andy@newgradphysio.com
To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com