The New Grad Physio Podcast

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! 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

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! 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

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. 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

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. 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’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