The New Grad Physio Podcast

They are all happy to share all the good stuff... The posts about them 'crushing it.' The clinic going well... The successful patient's they've seen... The trips overseas with sports teams etc... But what about all the times when things don't go so well? The patients that don't get better. The weeks where the clinic is quiet. The teams that push them out. Once you realise t...

Yes, you read that right! Whilst feeling like an 'imposter' is not great... It is not all that bad! In fact... The lack of 'imposter syndrome' highlights something very important. The new grads that do not feel like an 'imposter' are the ones I worry about... They are the real RED FLAGS!!! Listen to this episode to find out why! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Phys...

There is only one way to build confidence as a new grad physio. The whole 'fake it until you make it' thing does not work (I used to think it did by the way!)... And if you've tried it, you know what I mean. Patients see straight through it. Discover what you actually need to build your confidence... In your assessments, treatments and rehab plans... So you (and your patients) have ful...

All employers, in all sectors, have a duty to support you... And allocating time and resources for your CPD is part of that. But you also need to make the effort to support yourself. Now more so than ever... Given many employers are pushing back on the time and finance support given to CPD provision. And this is not just because you have to... Because you might get audited by the HCPC or other reg...

You've heard of the term ' scope of practice '... But what does it actually mean? Hear a story, based on an actual case, that left one physio in hot water... All because she (unknowingly) was working outside of her scope of practice! The consequences were bad... But could have been much much worse! Listen to hear this story, plus much more, to help you, and your patients, stay safe! En...

If you are not telling your patient... Or at the very least... Trying to answer these 4 questions in the initial assessment... Then you are missing a trick! A big trick! Think back to that last patient that you saw for the first time... That gave you that 'look' to say... I'm not sure. I bet they either lacked the clarity about what their injury was... Or the confidence in you, their p...

Non-specific diagnoses like 'non-specific low back pain' and hip or shoulder 'impingement' are commonly used in everyday practice... Seemingly more than ever before. But... Whilst the evidence might suggest these are plausible labels for injury... They can cause confusion and poor patient outcomes. Listen to my take on this topic and my general diagnosis rule of thumb on this week's podcast. Enjoy...

I've been called many things... But last week was the first time I have been called a 'boring' physio. Listen to this week's podcast to hear more about this story... And discover my key career advice for ANY new grad physio starting out! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The 'Boring' New Grad Mentor PS. Want some help to get your own career off to a flying start? Then be sure to...

In this week's podcast episode I discuss some of the drawbacks with the current University education system... And some possible changes that may help you as a new grad physio be better prepared post Uni. Give it a listen and let me know what you think. Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. Need some help filling in the blanks... So you can thrive, and not just survive as...

We have 1000's of qualified, motivated and enthusiastic therapists that want to help and make a difference... Yet they can't get a job. We having waiting lists that are so long that some patients are 'beyond' rehab by the time they get an appointment. Make that make sense! Does the healthcare system need changing? Not many would argue against that right... But what are the real pro...

I got asked this exact question the other night in a Q & A after a live webinar I presented... And the answer I gave wasn't the best! I only gave one real equipment example... But having had time to reflect and think about this a bit more, here are the 3 pieces of equipment that I can not live without. Numbers 2 & 3 will probably surprise you! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad P...

I was taught (and you were probably too) that the soleus is a postural muscle, right? Wrong! It does so much more than this!!! Listen to this week's podcast episode to find out what important roles it does do... And why this is important for injury (and you injury management). Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. Want to learn more about the calf, the soleus, gastroc and...

Stop. Asking. For. A Job. It is almost the the worst thing you can do... As it almost always does not work. Listen to this week's podcast episode to learn what to do instead... To open doors to your next job (or placement)! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio PS. Want some more career help? Then check out this free training webinar... Revealed! How To Stand Out To Get Your Dream Pl...

Beware of the 'simple' ankle sprain! This week's podcast episode might often your eyes as to what you might be missing when it comes to ankle injury rehab. Even minor ankle injuries can cause big issues in the future, if they are not managed correctly! Make sure you don't make the same mistake!!! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. In the episode I referred t...

Miss my recent knee injury webinar? Don't worry! In this week's podcast I summarise all the key takeaways including... - Knee Anatomy (Why This Is Important To Knee Injury Diagnosis & Management) - Mechanisms of Injury Inc The Ones That You Might Not Expect - Special Testing - Knee Bracing Protocols - Early, Mid & Late Stage Knee Rehab Hope it helps! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio...

Pain and actual tissue injury are sometimes not all that well matched. Just because something is really painful does not mean a longer prognosis... Or an injury with little or no pain, does not always correlate to a minor injury. Pain is important... And it is something you need to manage with every patient you see. But why are some injuries much more painful than others, irrespective of actual ti...

This is a great mindset to have as a new grad physio... That will not only keep you (and your patient's) safe... But help you simplify your assessments, treatments and rehab planning... To get consistent positive patient results... Well beyond your level of experience! Patient care need not be complex. Learn more in this week's podcast episode! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Phys...

Rehab for MCL (medial collateral ligament) knee injuries can (and should) start from Day 0! Yet most therapists don't do this... And it makes no sense why! Even in a brace, and even when the brace is locked , preventing any knee movement... There is so much you can do! Listen to this week's podcast episode to discover... My exact MCL (and LCL) bracing protocol (and why it is much shorter than most...

In part 2 of this MCL mini-series we cover knee medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries and specifically... - MCL Special Testing (inc. The 2 MCL Tests You Need To Know) - Ordering & Executing The Right Knee Special Tests - MCL (And LCL) Bracing Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. Keep your eyes peeled for part 3, where we will cover high grade MCL injury rehab... Incl...

In this episode we cover knee medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries and specifically... - Anatomy of the MCL - Common Mechanisms of Injury and... - Medial Knee Differential Diagnosis Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. Keep your eyes peeled for part 2, where we will cover special testing and grading of injury, treatment and rehab for all grades of MCL injury!

Yes there is a lack of jobs. Supply far outweighs demand. But that is just how it is. It has been like this before, it's like that right now... And it is likely that the therapy industry will continue to be ultra competitive. But what can you do about it? More than what you probably think! Listen to this week's podcast episode to discover what you can do... Strategies to open doors and get your ca...

Sick of making no career progress... Applying for jobs... But getting no interviews... And unsure what you are doing wrong? Then this week's podcast episode is for you! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. In the podcast I mention my 'Foot In The Door' career course. Find out more about this special course right here!

Did you miss my upper limb online course… And are interested about what we covered? Then take a listen to this week’s podcast episode! I highlight some of main themes and talking points from the course… Including some of the big upper limb misconceptions… Special testing… Rehab planning… And more! Enjoy the show! PS. Want to watch the recording of the ‘Upper Limb Online’ course? It’s now available...

Do you feel like your objective assessment lacks structure… Leading you to jump from test to test… Causing you confusion and overwhelm… And ultimately, uncertainty as to what exactly is going on with your patient? If this sounds like you, then this week’s podcast episode will help! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. The 6 objective assessment steps I walk you through in the...

Today, like yesterday, and tomorrow, new grad physio's around the World will out shoulder pain rehab exercises... That will make absolutely ZERO change to their patients symptoms. And when you think about it... It makes complete sense why some of the most commonly used shoulder pain rehab exercises do NOT work. Listen to this week's podcast episode to learn more... And avoid making these v...