The New Grad Physio Podcast

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