The New Grad Physio Podcast

If you are trying to open doors to your next job (or placement) and getting nowhere, then this week’s podcast episode is for you! In this week’s podcast you will discover why timing is so important… And how to leverage this to your advantage… And how to set goals properly so you can actually start making progress towards your own dream job! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. If you found this podcast helpful then keep listening!!! I have a special career course, exclusive to my new grad physio programme, called my 'Foot In The Door' course.' I have used this programme help therapists just like you achieve their own dream jobs and I can do the same for you too! Want to know more? Just head here!

Whatever your dream job is... Somebody else wants to do the same thing. In reality... Many more people will be chasing that very same role. To give yourself any chance of making progress, in a saturated job market, you need to be able to stand out from the crowd. This week's podcast is the first part of a mini-series showing you how get your foot in the door... Even if you have little experience or connections in the industry. It all starts with identifying one key thing... And understanding what pitfalls might stop you making the progress you need on that path towards that dream job. Find out more in this week's show! Andy Barker New Grad Physio Mentor PS. Want some more career support? Learn more about my 'Foot In The Door' programme... A 6 module career course exclusive to my new grad physio membership. You can learn more about the programme right here.

Discover the significance of accurate assessment in ankle injuries through a compelling case study. Learn about injury mechanisms, focusing on high ankle sprains and lateral injuries. Explore specialized assessment techniques that minimize discomfort while ensuring precise diagnoses. Dive into essential management strategies for acute injuries, emphasizing the importance of patient comfort and proper treatment. Finally, uncover effective rehabilitation approaches and resources aimed at enhancing clinical skills for managing ankle injuries.

Throughout all stages of your physio career you will experience high’s and low’s. The high of finishing your degree… Followed quickly by the common low of finding it hard to get your first job. The high of nailing a patient’s rehab plan… To the low of a bad week in the clinic whereby nothing seems to be going right… No matter how hard you try! In this week’s podcast I give you my biggest tip to ensure you enjoy the ‘high’s’… And ensure that you turn don’t dwell on the ‘lows’ too much… And turn these ‘lows’ into opportunities to get better and become the best physio you can be… In the fastest time possible! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor

The ankle is seemingly a simple joint... That goes up (dorsiflexes) and goes down (plantarflexes), yet... Some ankle pain problems are not all that simple!!! Listen to this week's podcast to discover... The difference between active and passive stability and what these means to rehab prescription What to do when a patient's symptoms and their level of function do not match Rehab strategies for complex ankle pain patient's Plus hear a crazy case study of an ankle pain patient you will not believe until you hear it! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. Want to take your ankle assessments, treatments and rehab skills to the next level? Head here to learn more about my new grad physio programme and how it could help you (and your patient's)... Get better and more consistent positive patient results!

Why would you work so hard at Uni to pass all those exams and placements... And rack up £10'000's of debt to do a job you don't enjoy? Underpaid, undervalued or simply not feeling your current role... Then this week's podcast is for you! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor

Dive into the complexities of ankle injuries, where you'll learn to distinguish between syndesmosis issues and standard sprains. Gain insights from a recent grad's experience with rugby players, highlighting real-life diagnostic challenges. Uncover effective management strategies for various lateral ankle injuries, including the importance of quick mobilization and protection. Explore the significance of precise assessments and the squeeze test, ensuring optimal treatment and improved patient outcomes. This knowledge is essential for every aspiring physiotherapist!

Experience is widely overrated. Yet 99% of employers use experience as a hard-stick to try employ the best physio’s. This makes zero sense. Surely the best physio’s (the ones that can actually get patient’s better)… Should get the best jobs… Not the physio’s that have the most experience, right? This would make more sense, yet in reality it is not how things work… And is the main reason so many new grads, like you, struggle to get their foot in the door when they first start out. If you have little experience how then can you get around this big career barrier? Listen to this week’s podcast episode to learn more!!! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. Having achieved my own ‘dream’ job working in professional sport and having helped 100’s of physio’s, sports therapists and sports rehabbers accelerate their own new grad careers I know what works… And what does not work when trying to open doors and get your foot in the door… And that dream job in sport, the NHS or private practice. Want to get a head-start on the competition? Head here to watch my FREE career webinar right now.

You've probably heard the term 'quiet' knee... But what does it actually mean... And how do you achieve this (this is super important if you want rehab to go smoothly). Find out more in this week's podcast episode. Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. If you enjoyed this podcast and wanted to learn more about how to better manage your knee pain patients then head here⁠ to find out more!!!

Miss my MCL (medial collateral ligament) knee injury masterclass webinar? Don't worry! Here is a summary of the main teaching points from this special training!!! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. If you enjoyed this show and wanted to see the full webinar then you can! Head here to find out how to get access to this webinar (and a whole lot more) via my new grad physio programme!