
Clinical Flow with Physiotherapist Andrew Koppejan
If you are a physical therapist or movement professional this podcast is for you. Whether you’ve been practicing for 6 months or 25 years, we all want to be better at what we do.
Andrew Koppejan is a practicing Physiotherapist and owner of 360Clinician, who time and time again kept hearing from physios who were feeling burnt out, disillusioned and were seriously considering walking away from the profession that they had worked so hard at being a part of. On this show, Andrew brings new insights and practical strategies to help you move from frustration to flow in your clinical practice.
Andrew deep dives into relevant topics to boost clinical performance, improve patient relationships and treatments, and explore ways to overcome challenges we all face in the profession. On occasion, Andrew ventures into conversations with expert guests in the rehab and self-improvement world. Andrew's fresh approach to clinical reasoning and professional improvement can radically transform the way you treat patients and will help to unleash your best clinical self.
Latest episodes

Sep 29, 2023 • 10min
Clinical Flow & Why It Matters For Your Growth
Discover the transformative power of clinical flow for physiotherapists. Learn how engaging in flow enhances job satisfaction and patient care. Key elements like courage, curiosity, collaboration, and creativity are essential for achieving this state. Explore how reflection and emotional awareness can boost performance and enrich interactions with patients. It's all about unlocking your best clinical self!

Aug 22, 2023 • 14min
How to Overcome this Patient Roadblock & Avoid Exercise Despair
In this episode, I'll be talking about exercise adherence and how it can be such a powerful lever to helping patients get better results. First, I'll go over the exercise spiral of despair and two traps, we as clinicians, can fall into. Then I will share the surprising solution that I've come to realize and what exactly we can do about it to help our patients achieve greater recovery. Like this episode and want to learn more about how to become your best clinical self? Visit our website and sign up for our newsletter.Outcome Measures 2.0: I'm building a web-based tool (called Clinio360) that will help physical therapists get below the surface of what makes their patients tick, click here to Join the Journey! Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/360clinicianFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/360clinician/Follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/360clinicianFollow me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkoppejan/Mentioned in this episode:Solehttps://yoursole.com/us/health-professionals

Jul 31, 2023 • 12min
A New Way To Get Unstuck From Your Clinical Problems
Outcome Measures 2.0: I'm building a web-based tool (called Clinio360) that will help physical therapists get below the surface of what makes their patients tick, click here to Join the Journey! As physiotherapist’s getting stuck is a regular part of our clinical experience. It’s part of the job.We’re problem-solving and troubleshooting with every patient we see. The problems we’re solving are complex and change regularly. Whether it’s establishing a diagnosis, or troubleshooting a patient that isn’t progressing, we need to figure out how to help get the best possible outcomes for patients. It can be frustrating and tiring and we need a way to gain clarity in our thinking.In this episode, I'm going to be talking about a unique way to help you get unstuck with your clinical reasoning. First start by listening to this episode, afterwards head to my blog so you can see a few clinical examples of how I problem solve and create clearer thinking pathways. Like this episode and want to learn more about how to become your best clinical self? Visit our website and sign up for our newsletter.Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/360clinicianFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/360clinician/Follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/360clinicianFollow me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkoppejan/Mentioned in this episode:Solehttps://yoursole.com/us/health-professionals

May 31, 2023 • 42min
Fix Your Anxiety with Faust Ruggiero
In this episode, I am honoured to welcome Faust Ruggiero onto the show. Faust has been a practicing psychologist for over 40 years and is the author of The Fix Yourself Handbook & The Fix Your Anxiety Handbook. Faust teaches us to break the cycle of anxiety and dispel feelings of inadequacy, so that we are equipped with the tools necessary to effect lasting change in our practices and in our lives. If you want to learn more about Faust's work click here.Outcome Measures 2.0: I'm building a web-based tool (called Clinio360) that will help physical therapists get below the surface of what makes their patients tick, click here to Join the Journey! Like this episode and want to learn more about how to become your best clinical self? Visit our website and sign up for our newsletter.Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/360clinicianFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/360clinician/Follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/360clinicianFollow me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkoppejan/Mentioned in this episode:Solehttps://yoursole.com/us/health-professionals

Mar 10, 2023 • 16min
Get unstuck treating hard patients: 4 pitfalls & 3 treatment buckets for results
In this episode, I'll be talking about hard patient archetypes. I want to help you get unstuck with this type of patient and help you reframe your approach to treatment. First, I will go over common pitfalls that impact our ability to engage fully with our patients. Then I will paint a path forward so we can begin to approach treatment with increased clarity and structure. I have organized treatments into three themes or buckets that will help you get results no matter what patient archetype you are dealing with.Outcome Measures 2.0: I'm building a web-based tool (called Clinio360) that will help physical therapists get below the surface of what makes their patients tick, click here to Join the Journey! Like this episode and want to learn more about how to become your best clinical self? Visit our website and sign up for our newsletter.Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/360clinicianFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/360clinician/Follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/360clinicianFollow me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkoppejan/Mentioned in this episode:Solehttps://yoursole.com/us/health-professionals

Feb 14, 2023 • 20min
The 5 enemies of clinical presence & 5 strategies to overcome them
In this episode, I'll be talking about clinical presence. But what is it and why does it matter? I'll answer those questions and go over the 5 enemies of clinical presence that stand in our way. Afterwards, I'll leave you with 5 strategies to overcome them so you can improve your patient relationships, communicate more effectively, and ultimately experience less stress in your clinical day. Outcome Measures 2.0: I'm building a web-based tool (called Clinio360) that will help physical therapists get below the surface of what makes their patients tick, click here to Join the Journey! As promised in the episode, here are a couple of links that will help you learn more and implement these changes: Malet et al. Clinical Perspectives on the Notion of PresencePodcast Episode 58: The #1 Key to Improving Clinical PerformanceLike this episode and want to learn more about how to become your best clinical self? Visit our website and sign up for our newsletter.Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/360clinicianFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/360clinician/Follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/360clinicianFollow me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkoppejan/Mentioned in this episode:Solehttps://yoursole.com/us/health-professionals

Feb 8, 2023 • 20min
The hidden way we sabotage clinical growth + 4 psychological defences that keep us stuck
In this episode, I'll be talking about the hidden ways that we can sabotage our clinical growth. I'll take you through 4 psychological defenses that can actually keep us stuck in our clinical practice. At the end, I'll leave you with 5 strategies that will help you overcome these traps of the ego and ultimately help you move into growth, as a person and as a clinician. Outcome Measures 2.0: I'm building a web-based tool (called Clinio360) that will help physical therapists get below the surface of what makes their patients tick, click here to Join the Journey! As promised in the episode, here are a couple of links that will help you learn more and implement these changes: Wilson & Gilbert Psychological Immune SystemUnderstanding My Ego Traps WorksheetLike this episode and want to learn more about how to become your best clinical self? Visit our website and sign up for our newsletterLike us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/360clinicianFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/360clinician/Follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/360clinicianFollow me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkoppejan/Mentioned in this episode:Solehttps://yoursole.com/us/health-professionals

Jan 26, 2023 • 15min
Ready To Boost Your Clinical Agility?
Discover the art of staying agile in clinical settings as you tackle unexpected patient interactions. Learn about the importance of self-monitoring and emotional awareness to improve decision-making under pressure. Dive into mindfulness techniques like body scan meditation to connect with your bodily sensations. Explore cognitive distortions that may hinder your practice and uncover strategies to reframe negative thoughts for better outcomes. Get ready to enhance your clinical prowess with these practical tips!

Dec 8, 2022 • 19min
2 Mistakes To Avoid Exercise Prescription & The Surprising Solution
Therapeutic exercise is a staple of a physiotherapist’s toolbox. And a mistake we’re all guilty of is falling into the trap of giving our patients too many exercises which can easily overwhelm and sabotage their recovery process.Why is it so easy to make this mistake? In this episode, I'll be talking about two mistakes that we can make when it comes to exercise prescription with our patients and the surprising solution.Outcome Measures 2.0: I'm building a web-based tool (called Clinio360) that will help physical therapists get below the surface of what makes their patients tick, click here to Join the Journey! Mentioned in this episode:Solehttps://yoursole.com/us/health-professionals

Nov 25, 2022 • 22min
The Real Value We Offer Our Patients & 2 Antidotes to Clinical Reasoning Overwhelm
In this episode, I'll be talking about the real value that we offer our patients, plus a walkthrough to antidotes to clinical reasoning overwhelm. I walk through the dark side of social media as it relates to our clinical growth and talk about an important factor to protect so we can stay curious, creative and collaborative in our clinical practice. I share an important way to reframe how you view yourself and the value you bring to your patients, which will free you from the weight of feeling overwhelmed. Finally, I walk through two practical ways to improve your clinical reasoning. Outcome Measures 2.0: I'm building a web-based tool (called Clinio360) that will help physical therapists get below the surface of what makes their patients tick, click here to Join the Journey! Mentioned in this episode:Solehttps://yoursole.com/us/health-professionals