The New Grad Physio Podcast

You need to catch knee ligament injuries as early as you can (and don't mis-diagnose them)... Or the consequences are not great! Plus... Rest is not best for any injury... And knee ligament injuries are no different. Unless that is... You want the quads to waste away and give yourself a bigger task to get your patient back to full fitness. I'm guessing not! Learn more in this week's podcast episode. Enjoy the show! Andy Barker PS. In the podcast I mentioned my FREE training webinar... 'MCL Knee Injury Masterclass.' Here you can look over my shoulder, as if you were rehabbing this injury yourself, and see everything I did. Everything from my assessment... Hands-on treatments... And the exact rehab exercises we did to take a grade 3 medial collateral ligament (MCL ) injury from injury... And back to the field (rugby) in just 4 weeks! In just 45 minutes, we will cover all this... - How To Rule In A Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury...And Rule Out More Serious Knee Injuries Like An ACL - Specific Hands-On Treatment Techniques for MCL Injuries To Quickly Reduce Pain, Improve Mobility and Even Increase Strength! - Rehab Exercises For Early, Mid & End Stage Rehab For MCL Patient's To Take Them From Injury & Back To Full Fitness Safely, But Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible Plus, I'll be holding a Q & A at the end of the webinar to answer any of your questions! Thursday 26th September 2024. 19:30-20:15 (BST). Live and online right here... Link to join (zoom) You do not need to register for this special event. Just hit the link 5 mins before we start and that's it! PPS. Please note, I will be recording this webinar, but this recording will only be made available to members of my new grad physio membership. So if you are not in my membership, joining me live is the only way to see this webinar! PPPS. If you missed the live event head here to find out how to get access!

You wouldn’t believe how my pitch-side debut went until you hear this story!!! It taught we a vital lesson… Not just in sports, but with how to excel in any therapy domain... And a lesson that I pass onto every therapist I work with. Hear what it is in this week’s podcast, plus… Discover what not to do when applying for new grad physio jobs! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. Want to learn more about my new grad physio programme... And how it can assist you making fast progress in both your clinical and career skills as a graduate (or student) physio, sports therapist or sports rehabber? Then head here to learn more… >>> newgradphysio.com/membership

Reverse engineering a rehab plan means starting with the patient's desired outcome and working backwards to design a structured and effective treatment plan. This approach ensures that every step of the rehab process, not just end stage rehab, is purpose-driven, targeted, and aligned with the patient's ultimate goals, leading to more efficient and successful outcomes. But how do you do this? Listen to this week's podcast episode to discover the 5 key steps to reverse engineer a rehab plan... To ensure your patient (or athlete) is ready to return to higher level activities, like running or sport... And won't break down again! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. Want access to content that help you plan, from start to finish, a rehab plan for your patient... Regardless of their injury, severity or irritability... Even if you have limited experience with their injury or pathology? Then I can teach you how to do this in no time at all! I teach the exact system I use to design, implement and monitor my patients (and athletes) through a full rehab plan inside my new grad physio programme. Want to learn more? Head here to learn more about my new grad physio programme and find out if you might be suitable to join!

Knowing what to focus your attention on when you design a rehab plan for your patient can be tough… Especially with patient’s that have more than one issue that needs fixing up. And let’s be honest… That’s just about every patient, right? So where do you start? Listen to this week’s podcast episode to find out… And discover the first two steps of any successful rehab plan. Nail these and you are on route to consistent positive patient results, time after time… And you can achieve this even as a young and inexperienced physio! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. Want to know how to do this in real-life and nail the early stages of any patient’s rehab, regardless of their injury? Then head here to find out more!

I assumed that what I knew about the therapy world and how to write a knockout CV would help me land a job in TV! After all I have succeeded in attaining my own dream job... And therapists pay me to help them turn their own job dreams into reality. Turns out I was wrong!!! To open doors in the therapy world... You need to know exactly what therapy employers are looking for? I guess the same goes for the TV world! Listen to this week's podcast episode to hear about my big TV fail... And the lessons learned that will help you open doors to your next therapy job! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. Just like my failed application to get on TV... If you do not know what the people looking at your application are actually looking for... Then how are you ever going to be able to write a great job application? Take the guesswork out of it and discover what therapy employers are actually looking for right here [FREE Training]

Even if you have just started out as a physio (or are a physio in training)… I suspect you are already ‘fearful’ of the shoulder! Shoulder injuries can be notoriously tricky to manage. This is not helped by the fact that most of the hands-on treatments and rehab exercises you were taught at University to treat shoulder pain…  Simply do not work! So what do you do instead? In this week’s podcast episode you will discover 3 top tips to help you make sense of your shoulder pain patient’s… And learn what rehab exercises and methods to follow to get on top of shoulder pain (and keep it at bay)! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor

Life as a new grad physio can be tougher than expected, often leading to feelings of inadequacy. The transition from classroom to clinical practice is challenging, but mentorship is key. Fresh perspectives can be more valuable than years of experience. It's crucial to focus on actionable learning through continuing professional development, avoiding overwhelming CPD options. Finally, a risk-free neurophysio program offers new therapists a chance to explore their skills confidently and learn effectively.

Feeling overwhelmed and underprepared as a new grad physio? This is not surprising given your University teaching set you up to fail! Find out what key skills University did not teach you and what you need to do to beat overwhelm…  So you feel prepared and confident to take on any patient that walks through your clinic door! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. If you want to start getting consistent, positive patient results well beyond your level of experience? Then I can help! I specialise in working with new grad physio’s, ST and SR. So if you are struggling with overwhelm and feel you lack the skills and knowledge to do your job to the best of your ability then maybe I can help you out. Head here to find out more.

I experienced many ups and downs working in elite sport over the last 14 years! So many of my mistakes, and the subsequent lessons learned, have been invaluable… And have helped me progress my clinical skills no end. Not only has this helped me become a better physio in sport… Truth be told, sport and private practice (and the NHS) are not all that different… And in this week’ podcast episode you will find out why… And discover 3 of my biggest lessons learned over the years… So you can avoid the same mistakes I made… And get great patient or athlete results, even as a young and inexperienced therapist! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. Want to learn more about how to get great, consistent, positive patient results well beyond your level of experience? Then head here to learn more about my new grad physio membership and find out if you might be suitable to join the programme… >>> newgradphysio.com/membership

'How long is it going to take?' Probably the hardest of all physio questions, right? There are 3 key skills you need to be able to give a patient an accurate prognosis. Listen to this week's podcast episode to know what they are. Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. Want to know more about giving accurate timeframes for all different types of injuries... And how to explain this information confidently to your patients? Then head here to find out how.