The New Grad Physio Podcast

This week's episode focuses on the shoulder and in particular...The shoulder 'special' test I do with almost every patient I see...And the shoulder treatment technique I do with almost every patient I see!Listen right now to discover what they are...So you can start doing them with your own shoulder pain patients right away!Enjoy the show!Andy BarkerThe New Grad Physio MentorWant to learn exactly how to do the special tests...And treatment tests I use with my own shoulder pain patients (and high level athletes) then you can, right here.

There is a big difference between between what you were taught at University... And what you actually need to know to properly assess, treat and rehab lower back pain patients. Listen to this week's podcast episode to learn what works (and what does not work)... So you know what to focus on with your next lower back pain patient walks through your clinic door! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. Do you struggle with the management of lower back pain? I have a specific module in my new grad physio membership just on the lower back. Here you can learn everything you need to know about the lower back and discover the best way to diagnose and manage all different types of lower back pain...  Giving you the confidence you need to tackle any back injury, even the tricky ones, even as a young and inexperienced physio. Want to take a look? Head here to see what the new grad physio membership is all about and how to get on board.

Whilst the ankle might seem a relatively simple joint... It is easy to get it wrong... And mis-diagnose! I learnt this the hard way as a new grad physio... And you can learn more about this... Plus 3 big tips to help you better assess each and every ankle injury you see in this week's episode! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor 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? If you would like to learn more about the ankle, I have an entire module of content that just focuses on the ankle. Everything from assessments, treatment methods and early, mid and end stage rehab exercises… Plus in depth video and webinar content on specific injuries like lateral, medial and syndesmosis ankle injuries, so you can learn how to easily differentiate and know exactly how to treat each one of these different problems. Want to learn more? Head here to find out more!

There is a BIG assumption when you apply for a job... Your CV actually gets read! Sorry to burst your bubble... But most CV's don't even make it that far... And if that is yours (and it is not getting read)... Then you had absolutely ZERO chance at being short-listed for that job interview! Find out why your CV is not being read... And what you need to do to change this... To give yourself an actual chance of being offered an interview! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. This is pretty obvious, but if you are not being offered an interview... Then you are not in the running for the job. If you feeling stuck, and unsure why previous attempts to apply for jobs have failed... Then make sure you check out this FREE career training webinar. It'll help you better understand how the new grad therapy job market works... And show you what you need to do to stand out from the crowd... To secure that dream new grad interview (and job offer)!

The biggest factor stopping you learning and getting better at what you do (trying to be a great physio)… Is often time. You know you need to do CPD to learn the things that Uni failed to teach you… To be able to make an impact with the patient’s you see… But where do you start? There is so much information out there… And so many things you need to be better at, right? If this sounds like you, this week’s podcast episode will help you out! Learn how to ensure any time you give to CPD is well spent…  And identify what CPD you actually need to do to help you get more consistent, positive patient results… And move you on your journey towards your dream job! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. Want to really fast-track your learning and progress as a new grad physio? Then head here to find out how my new grad programme could help you do this!

The sooner you stop relying on ‘luck’ and start focusing on these two vital things… The sooner you will rid yourself of imposter syndrome…  And start making progress (and start enjoying what you are doing) as a new grad physio! Learn more in this week’s podcast episode. Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. Want to make 2025 your best year yet? Whatever CPD you do engage with, make sure it is ticking the boxes of making you better at the most important thing... Your ability to help the patients you are seeing each and every day! If you are feeling stuck and not sure what to do and how to achieve this then learn more about my new grad programme and see if it could help you.  Head here to find out more.

Imposter syndrome is not nice. That feeling you get that you are just not good enough. It is something we all experience at different points in our careers... And something that is particularly prevalent when you first graduate. It can hold hold you back… And stop you getting the results you want with your patient’s… Stop you making any sort of career progress. So how do you stop it? Listen to this week’s podcast episode to discover 3 strategies to overcome imposter syndrome... And help you to start enjoying life as a new grad physio! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker New Grad Physio Mentor PS. In the call I mentioned I had just opened up some additional time in my calendar for some FREE 30 minute ‘Career Accelerator Calls.’ To book yours, just hit the link above!

Applying for jobs but hearing nothing back… Or getting an interview but not being offered the role? Then I guarantee you are making some of these vital career mistakes! Listen to this week’s podcast episode to learn what they are… And what you need to do to avoid them… To make 2025 the year you accelerate your career! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor

You send an email… Or reach out to someone on LinkedIn. Maybe you apply through the usual channels, submitting your CV and letter of application… But you hear nothing back.  No interview… No reply… Nothing. This can be demoralising. But you have two choices. Either keep doing the same thing, cross your fingers and hope for the best (not the best idea)… Or do something different… Something that most new grad physio’s wouldn’t even think (or know) how to do. Want to know what that is? Listen to this week’s podcast episode to find out! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor  PS. I had initially planned to host this special live training in January, but to help you get ahead of your peers and to hit the ground running in 2025 I have brought it forward. ‘Getting Your Dream New Grad Job (or Placement) Even If You Have No Experience or Connections In The Industry’ It’s happening next Thursday 19th December 2024 at 7 PM (UK Time). Here is what you will discover… The #1 Reason You NEVER Get A Reply To Your Emails or Messages Asking For A Job or Placement The £50,000 Career MISTAKE You Need To Avoid (A Must Know For Sports Therapists & Sports Rehabbers) Why Your Current CV & Cover Letter Will NEVER Get You In The Interview Room My Top Tip For Achieving Your Dream Job Within 5 Years of Graduating (This Works By The Way) The 6 Simple Steps 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 here.

Getting in the interview room requires good career skills and the ability to put together a knockout CV and cover letter. Performing in the interview room to give yourself the best chance of getting offered the job requires you being able to showcase your clinical skills… And tell your potential employer why you are the best candidate to hire! Struggling to get noticed and make the interview stage… Or making the interview, but not getting offered the job? Then this week’s podcast is for you!!! Enjoy the show. Andy Barker New Grad Physio Mentor PS. Want to be walked through, step by step, how to stand out from the crowd and open doors to jobs you thought were well beyond your level of experience? Then head here to find out more about my ‘Foot In The Door’ programme, a 6-module course exclusive to my New Grad Physio Membership!