The New Grad Physio Podcast

I asked a question earlier this week on my socials...

Are physio's really better clinicians than sports therapists and sports rehabilitators?

And it blew up!

I expected as much.

The response I had (or didn't get) from physio's probably the most interesting!

This episode is a must listen if you are a physio, sports therapist or sports rehabber and in the episode you will learn...

Why some physios assume their degree makes them superior (it doesn't by the by!)

Why your professional title dos not guarantee clinical competence (far from it) and...

What you can (if you are open-minded) learn from other professions working in MSK and sports rehabilitation.

Being a good clinician isn't about the letters after your name.

It's about the difference you make to your patients and athletes.

Enjoy the show!

Andy Barker  

The New Grad Physio Mentor

Ever had a patient walk into your clinic with an injury you've never seen before…
And suddenly felt like an imposter?
In this episode, I explore why unfamiliar injuries can knock your confidence as a new grad physio...
And more importantly, why falling back on the treatments and rehab exercises you already know doesn't always get the results you're looking for!
I use a real-life case study as an example, to highlight the importance of clinical reasoning, about questioning your initial diagnosis, considering differential diagnoses, to help you adapt your rehab when a patient isn't improving.
More importantly, I'll explain why you don't have to wait until you've seen an injury for the first time to start learning how to manage it.
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. If you're a final-year physio student or new grad looking to develop your clinical reasoning and become more confident managing complex or unfamiliar cases...
Find out more about the New Grad Physio Membership and how it could help you ⁠right here.

Early in my career I never got this.
But one of the biggest improvements in my own practice came when I understood I could have such a bigger impact with my patients...
By simply asking better questions.
In this episode, you'll discover why “getting out of pain” is rarely the real goal for any patient...
And why understanding what they actually want will completely change your assessments, communication and rehab planning.
And I'll give you three simple questions you should be asking every patient you see (questions that were not taught at Uni)!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. Want to overhaul your own subjective assessment so you truly understand how to help you patients?
Head here for help!

It's one of the uncomfortable truths nobody tell you...

But just because you have the degree...

Does not mean you'll get the job you want.

In this episode, I break down some of the biggest mistakes students and new-grad physios make when trying to get a job...

From waiting for the perfect job advert and sounding exactly like everyone else...

To constantly doing more CPD instead of actually taking action.

Nobody is going to hand you your dream job on a plate just because you've got a degree.

You have to create opportunities yourself.

And you need to do this now (and not wait).

Waiting for your opportunity isn't a career strategy...

It's a sure fire way to not achieving your career goals.

Learn more in this week's episode!

Enjoy the show.

Andy Barker

The New Grad Physio Mentor

PS. Want to start creating the opportunities that eventually lead to jobs?

Then send me a email (andy@newgradphysio.com) with the word 'JOBS' or DM me the same word on any of my socials and I'll get right back to you with some help...

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Why does getting your first opportunity in sport feel so difficult?

In this podcast episode I break down some of the things nobody really teaches you at university about building a career in sport.

It'll help you understand why good physios (like you) get overlooked for jobs...

And why all your efforts to network and get your foot in the door are not working (and never will!).

If you are serious about getting into sport, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

Enjoy the show!

Andy Barker  

The New Grad Physio Mentor 

PS. If getting into sport is the goal, be sure not to miss next week's special free sports job career training.

You can get all the details and register for free right here.

Missed the free training?

Just reach out to me and I can tell you more about resources to help you get a job in sport!