The New Grad Physio Podcast

I don't really have a foot fetish...But the title of this week's podcast got your interested right?Despite not having a fetish for feet...I do assess my patient's feet, regardless of their injury...And this includes patient's with neck, shoulder, back and upper limbs injuries.Listen to this podcast episode to find out why...And why you should consider doing the same thing!Enjoy the show!Andy BarkerThe New Grad Physio MentorPS. Want to learn how assess your patients 'holistically' so you can identify (and treat) both the site and source of your patient's injury?I used a real-life case study in my recent Lower Limb Online course, showing an example of this holistic approach.The replay is now available inside the members area of my new grad physio community.Head here to find out how to get access!

Sick of busting a gut trying to improve your patients ankle mobility with your hands-on treatments for little (or no) change in symptoms...Or unsure why your patient's does not improve as quickly as you might expect with the ankle rehab exercises you give them?Then this podcast episode is for you!Learn how to select the right ankle exercises...To make the biggest impact to patient symptoms...In the fastest time possible!Enjoy the show!Andy BarkerNew Grad PhysioPS. I referred to a specific rehab exercise in the podcast.Here it is.PPS. Want some additional help with your ankle injury patients?I have an entire module of content specific to the ankle inside my new grad physio community.Hit the link above to learn more!

You've no doubt heard therapists talk about the need to develop your 'soft skills' to be able to better manage the patients you see.But what are these 'soft' skills...And why do they matter so much?Find out in this week's podcast episode!!!Andy BarkerThe New Grad Physio MentorPS. Want some help developing your own 'soft skills?'Then drop me an email or DM with the subject 'SOFT' and I'll get right back to you with some help!My personal email is andy@newgradphysio.comOr you can find me here on Instagram or LinkedIn.

You probably can guess two of the questions (that all patient's need to know).A diagnosis and...A prognosis.But...These are NOT quite as important as the other two questions...And best of all...If you answer these questions well (and they are much easier) then patient's (and athletes) are less inclined to ask you the more difficult questions like...How long is it going to take?Learn more in this week's podcast episode!Andy BarkerThe New Grad Physio MentorPS. In this podcast I mentioned my upcoming 'Lower Limb Online Masterclass.'Central to this course is a case study of a patient with both a lower back and knee problem.Watch over my shoulder as I assess, treat and rehab this patient and get them back to full fitness, safely, but quickly...And how I package up my patient explanations (including a diagnosis and prognosis) to ensure I get 100% buy in to the patients rehab plan.Learn More Here!

Contrary to popular belief...And what many internet guru's might tell you...You can go wrong getting strong!Very wrong in fact...And I admit, I have done this many a time, with both patients and elite athletes!Strength is important...And many patients (and athletes) need strength work as part of their rehab...But there is much more (so much more) to just getting someone stronger.Listen to this week's podcast episode to hear how a injury gone wrong totally changed the way now test 'strength'...And the other key factors to consider when assessing and rehabbing 'strength' issues!Enjoy the show!Andy BarkerThe New Grad Physio MentorPS. In the show I mentioned my online 'Lower Limb Masterclass.'I teach my 'strength' testing philosophy and show you exactly how to test this way (with zero equipment) on this course...So if this is something you think might help you better manage the patients or athletes you treat then head here to find out more!

Ever had a patient that broke down...Even though rehab seemed to be going well?I had a lot of these as a new grad physio, so I can relate!!!With any injury, especially re-occurring soft tissue injuries...And overload injuries such anterior knee pain or patella or achilles tendinopathies...The key to a successful rehab plan lies in your ability to identify both the site and source of your patients injury.Bear in mind, these might not be the same thing!!!You've probably heard about this kind of thing, right...But how do you do this in real-life with real patients?Listen to this week's podcast episode to find out!Enjoy the show!Andy BarkerThe New Grad Physio MentorPS. In the episode I mentioned my Lower Limb Online Course.Here's what we are covering on the course...- Why Your Patient’s Subjective History Will Tell You EVERYTHING You Need To Know & Why Rushing Through This Part Of The Assessment Will Lead To Poor Patient Outcomes- How To Link Your Subjective & Objective Assessments Together So You Only Test What You Need To, Saving You Time, Effort But More Importantly Making Sure You Make The Right Lower Limb (or Lower Back) Diagnosis- Why You Must Assess Gait With Every Patient You See & How To Pick Up Patient Compensations Easily Within The Clinic Room- How To Use ‘Simple’ Movement Tests To Show You Are How Your Patients Are Moving & Learn How These Tests Tell You What To Do Next (Even Before You Get Your Patient On The Bed) With Any Lower Back or Lower Limb Injury- A Better Way To Test Muscle Strength, To Stop Patients Being Able To Cheat Your Testing, Giving You The Correct Information You Need To Prescribe The Right ‘Strength’ Exercises (This Is The Key To Treating Issues Like Patella & Achilles Tendinopathy)- How To Select The Correct Lower Back Manual Therapy & Lower Limb Rehab Exercises Specific To Your Patients Injury & Not Just The Same Exercises Over & Over- The 6 Rehab Steps You Need To Take EVERY Patient Through To Ensure You Not Only Eliminate Pain But You Can Put Your Patient Back Into Activity Without Fear They Will Break Down Again- How To Properly Explain Your Treatment Plan To Your Patient, So They Understand What You Are Saying So They Actually Buy Into Your Treatment PlanWant to join us?Secure your seat right here!

For years I did the wrong rehab for my lower back pain patients.I then started doing something different...And it not only helped get quick relief for my patient's...But the symptoms actually stayed away!Find out more in this week's podcast episode!Enjoy the show.Andy BarkerThe New Grad Physio MentorPS. In the show I mentioned a few examples of exercises I frequently use for my lower back pain patients.Here's an example.

To design a patient's rehab plan...You need to know where you are starting from...And know where your patient needs to get to...Then you can connect the dots to get them there.Your career is no different.How do you expect to get to where you want to get to in your career...Without a plan?And if you don't understand how the job industry works...Then you might as well not even bother....As the chances of you achieving your desired job role are almost impossible!Listen to this week's podcast episode to discover some of the main components to designing your own career success path!Enjoy the show!Andy BarkerThe New Grad Physio MentorPS. In the podcast I mentioned that the doors to my 'Foot In The Door' programme are now closed...But you can join my 'VIP Waitlist' right here....And you'll find out before anyone else when the course next has spaces available!

I've made some big statements on my socials over the last week or so...About the realities of the therapy job market!As I knew it would...It has caused quite a stir...And my inboxes have exploded!If you have missed what I have been talking about then I summarise it all in this week's podcast episode.And even if you do follow my socials, I talk about a few other things...Including some of the biggest mistakes new grads make when applying for jobs...The biggest lie employers tell you (and what they really should of said)...Plus much more!Enjoy the show!!!Andy BarkerThe New Grad Physio MentorPS. If you don't follow me on social media, why not? :)You can find me here on...InstagramFacebook LinkedIn PPS. Got a question or something you want some help with?Feel free to drop me a DM on any of the above accounts...Or shout me an email to andy@newgradphysio.com if DM's are not really your thing...And I'll reply to you as soon as I see your message!

If you rely on special testing to differentially diagnose the shoulder...You might run into trouble.I used to rely too much on special testing...Which makes no sense...As the majority of shoulder special tests are so poor!There is no logical reason as to why as a profession we keep using these shoulder tests...And why they continue to be taught at Uni!I approach my shoulder pain assessments in a completely different way.Listen to this week's podcast to learn how I (and you should) assess the shoulder instead!Enjoy the show!Andy BarkerThe New Grad Physio MentorPS. Want to take a look at my FREE shoulder pain webinar?Get access to it here...'Simplifying The Shoulder'PPS. If you are listening to this pod after Thursday 24th April 2025 the free shoulder webinar is no longer available to watch for free...But you can get access here.