

The New Grad Physio Podcast
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Podcast is the podcast of choice for any physio’s, sports therapists or sports rehabilitators wanting to learn how to become more confident with their patient assessments, treatments and rehab prescription.
The podcast is hosted by Andy Barker, MSK & consultant sports physiotherapist.
Andy currently consults with a number of elite athletes and sporting organisations, owns his own group of private practice clinics and mentors therapists from all over the world through his learning platform, The New Grad Physio.
The podcast is hosted by Andy Barker, MSK & consultant sports physiotherapist.
Andy currently consults with a number of elite athletes and sporting organisations, owns his own group of private practice clinics and mentors therapists from all over the world through his learning platform, The New Grad Physio.
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Jan 18, 2024 • 26min
Writing a Knockout CV
How do you stand out from the crowd and beat the competition to secure that dream new grad job (or placement)?
Writing a great CV and letter of application is a good place to start...
Given your first interaction (and first impression) is usually your potential employer reading these important documents.
Gone are the days of just copying and pasting something you found on the internet, tweaking a few lines and sending this off.
This is what 9 out of 10 physio's do...
And it is the reason why so many new grads fail to make any sort of career progress, particularly when they are first starting out.
In this week's podcast episode you will learn why you need to nail your 'pitch'...
To ensure your CV and letter of application actually get read...
And give yourself the best opportunity of getting offered that dream job interview!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. Want to learn more about how to get your 'foot in the door' at that clinic, sports club or NHS department, then check out this free training webinar...
‘How To Get Your Foot In The Door & Secure Your Dream New Grad Job or Placement Even If You Have No Experience or Connections’
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Jan 11, 2024 • 27min
The £50,000 New Grad Mistake
Need I say more?
This is one B$G mistake that you need to make sure you swerve as a new grad physio!!!
This is a MUST listen for all therapists...
Particularly, sports therapists and sports rehabilatators!!!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. Want to learn more about how to open doors as a new grad...
Even if you lack experience or have no connections in the industry?
Then this FREE training is a MUST SEE...
''How To Get Your Foot In The Door & Secure Your Dream New Grad Job or Placement Even If You Have No Experience or Connections.’'
Register for your FREE place here.

Jan 4, 2024 • 30min
Becoming The Best Physio You Can Be
You need to stay up to date with the evidence…
Sharpen your skills, so you can better assess, treat and rehab the patients you work with....
And learn how to stand out from the crowd when applying that new grad role that so many other therapists are also trying to get.
But time is precious...
So you need to make sure that the time and effort you put into your learning actually helps, right?
Listen to this week's podcast episode to discover 3 top tips to help you get the most out of your CPD and make this year your best year ever!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Talking of CPD...
This FREE training might just be my biggest FREE CPD event of all time!
Find out more here!

Dec 21, 2023 • 22min
My 3 Biggest Physio Lessons
If I have one wish every year it is to end the year as a better physio than when I started.
You are probably the same, right?
I continue to try to get better with everything I do this year has again been a big year of learning, great experiences, mistakes and lessons learnt.
Reflecting back on the last 12 months I have highlighted 3 of my biggest learnings and I want to share them with you in this weeks podcast episode...
So you can avoid the same pitfalls and accelerate your learning as a new grad physio!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Interested to come and work with me and get 1:1 mentorship to accelerate your learning and get patient results well beyond your level of experience...
All by learning a simple, yet effective assessment, treatment and rehab approach?
Then check out my new grad physio membership!

Dec 14, 2023 • 22min
Beating Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is not just something that happens when you first graduate...
You will have episodes throughout your career...
Regardless of the area you work or how senior you are.
The last big dose I had was when I fist went into camp with England Rugby back in 2021.
I had those same feeling of uncertainty, worry and apprehension like I had when I first graduated.
That said, imposter syndrome is likely to rear its head first and be the biggest challenge when you first start out...
And it is hard to beat...
Unless you know how!
Listen to this week's podcast episode to learn how to beat imposter syndrome and become the best version of your physio self!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. Would you like a free 1-1 mentoring session where we can jump on a call and spend 30 minutes identifying exactly what you need to focus your learning on to get the best and quickest improvements in your clinical practice?
Then book a call here.

Dec 7, 2023 • 22min
The Biggest New Grad Career Mistakes
Discover the BIGGEST career mistakes that new grad's are making day in and day out...
That are moving them away, not towards their dream job!
Are you making the same mistakes?
I hope not!!!
Enjoy the show!
PS. Getting your foot in the door in that sports club, clinic or NHS department can often be the hardest thing.
Do you feel like you would be great for the roles you are applying for…
But nobody will give you a chance?
Can feel deflating, right?
That is why I put together this FREE training webinar…
Stand Out From The Crowd To Get Your Dream First Job or Placement Even If You Have No Connections or Experience
On the webinar you will discover…
* The #1 Reason You Do Not Get A Reply To Your Emails Asking For A Placement Or A Job & How To Fix This
* [Non-Physio’s] Why Going Back To Uni To Study An MSc Physio Degree Could Be A Total Waste Of Time & The Most Costly (££££) Mistake You Ever Make
* Why You Need To Identify What Your Dream Job Is Early (And Go After It) Or Miss Any Chance That You Might Have On Ever Achieving This Role
* What 99% of Students & New Grads Are Doing Wrong When It Comes To Writing Their CV & Cover Letters
* The 6 Step Process 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 to it now, for FREE right here.

Nov 30, 2023 • 25min
Treating Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow pain can be hard to get a handle on...
And even harder to keep at bay, particularly with more active patients.
So what are the best strategies to treat tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) to help get your patient out pain...
Back doing the activities they enjoy the most...
And stop them flaring up?
Listen to this week's podcast episode to find out!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. Want to learn more about treating the body holistically and discover how to identify and treat both the site and source of your patients symptoms, like I mentioned in the podcast?
Then head here and I’ll show you how!

Nov 23, 2023 • 18min
Making Special Tests 'Special'
Special tests are of great use if you select the right one, for the right injury.
If you do not...
They can actually make the job for you in finding the right patient diagnosis more difficult.
How you were taught to use special testing at University...
Is poles apart from how you should be using special tests in your day to day practice as a new grad physio!
I made so many mistakes with special testing early in my career...
The same mistakes that I guarantee you are making right now with your own patients and athletes.
Want to know these mistakes and how to avoid them so you can use special tests the right way...
So you can nail the right patient diagnosis?
Then listen to this week's podcast episode to find out how!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. I've been posting a lot this week about special testing.
Check out what I have been saying here on Instagram or Facebook...
Or on my LinkedIn profile.
PPS. You can also find loads of free helpful resources on my website.
Check them out here.

Nov 16, 2023 • 13min
The #1 Sign You Are A Great Physio
Discover the key marker that distinguishes good from great physiotherapists. Learn about the 3 key attributes that all great physios possess. Explore the importance of patient outcomes, effective communication, and performance tracking in physiotherapy practice.

Nov 9, 2023 • 19min
Listening to Your Patient (Properly)
Discover the underestimated importance of active listening in patient assessments for physiotherapists, emphasizing the crucial role of the subjective assessment in diagnosis and treatment planning. Explore the key difference between listening and truly listening to patients, leading to improved patient outcomes and adherence to home exercise programs. Uncover effective communication strategies for building rapport, enhancing patient interaction, and promoting successful treatment outcomes.


