The New Grad Physio Podcast

Did you miss my upper limb online course…And are interested about what we covered?Then take a listen to this week’s podcast episode!I highlight some of main themes and talking points from the course…Including some of the big upper limb misconceptions…Special testing…Rehab planning…And more!Enjoy the show!PS. Want to watch the recording of the ‘Upper Limb Online’ course?It’s now available as part of my new grad physio membership.Find out more here.

Do you feel like your objective assessment lacks structure…Leading you to jump from test to test…Causing you confusion and overwhelm…And ultimately, uncertainty as to what exactly is going on with your patient?If this sounds like you, then this week’s podcast episode will help!Enjoy the show!Andy BarkerThe New Grad Physio MentorPS. The 6 objective assessment steps I walk you through in the podcast are the same steps I use when assessing any upper limb patient or elite athlete I work with.This is the same system I teach in full, as part of my new grad physio programme….And the same system I will be showcasing, via a real-life case study, on my upcoming Upper Limb Online course.You can find out more about the course here…PPS. Missed the live show?The course is now locked away inside the members area of my new grad physio community.Find out how to get access to my community here.

Today, like yesterday, and tomorrow, new grad physio's around the World will out shoulder pain rehab exercises...That will make absolutely ZERO change to their patients symptoms.And when you think about it...It makes complete sense why some of the most commonly used shoulder pain rehab exercises do NOT work.Listen to this week's podcast episode to learn more...And avoid making these vital shoulder mistakes yourself!Enjoy the show!Andy BarkerThe New Grad Physio MentorPS. Want to take your shoulder pain skills to the next level?Then do not miss my upcoming upper limb course...'Upper Limb Online'.It's happening on Monday 28th July 2025 (18:00-21:00).Live and online.CPD certificate and handout for all attendees.Find out more here.PPS. Missed the course?It's now been uploaded into the members area of my new grad physio community.Find out how to get access here.

Want to start using shoulder tests that actually tell you what is going on with your patient...And not just tests you learnt to pass your exams at Uni?You'll never see me using tests like the Empty Can or Hawkins-Kennedy test.Learn why (and the tests I do actually use) in this week's podcast episode.Enjoy the show!PS. I'll be covering 'special testing' in my upcoming Upper Limb Online course.It's happening, live and online...Monday 28th July 2025 18:00 - 21:00 (BST).Learn more about this special upcoming training right here.

When it comes to shoulder pain...If you are not getting the results you want...And are struggling to reduce shoulder pain...And progress a patient's rehab...To the point you really do NOT enjoy treating shoulder pain patients...You can do one of two things.1. Refuse to see any more patients with shoulder pain or...2. Change the way you assess, treat and rehab shoulder pain patients to get better results#1 isn't really a viable option...So you'll have to choose option #2.Listen to this week's podcast episode to discover the problem with traditional shoulder rehab... And why you should adopt a different approach (#2) to the patients you see with shoulder pain.Enjoy the show!Andy BarkerThe New Grad Physio MentorPS. In the podcast I mentioned a big announcement dropping soon!Join my VIP Waitlist here to find out what it is (and get access to something special as a reward)...For this (and all my future announcements) before anyone else.PPS. In the meantime please free to check out my FREE Shoulder Pain Guide here.

I don't really have a foot fetish...But the title of this week's podcast got your interested right?Despite not having a fetish for feet...I do assess my patient's feet, regardless of their injury...And this includes patient's with neck, shoulder, back and upper limbs injuries.Listen to this podcast episode to find out why...And why you should consider doing the same thing!Enjoy the show!Andy BarkerThe New Grad Physio MentorPS. Want to learn how assess your patients 'holistically' so you can identify (and treat) both the site and source of your patient's injury?I used a real-life case study in my recent Lower Limb Online course, showing an example of this holistic approach.The replay is now available inside the members area of my new grad physio community.Head here to find out how to get access!

Sick of busting a gut trying to improve your patients ankle mobility with your hands-on treatments for little (or no) change in symptoms...Or unsure why your patient's does not improve as quickly as you might expect with the ankle rehab exercises you give them?Then this podcast episode is for you!Learn how to select the right ankle exercises...To make the biggest impact to patient symptoms...In the fastest time possible!Enjoy the show!Andy BarkerNew Grad PhysioPS. I referred to a specific rehab exercise in the podcast.Here it is.PPS. Want some additional help with your ankle injury patients?I have an entire module of content specific to the ankle inside my new grad physio community.Hit the link above to learn more!

You've no doubt heard therapists talk about the need to develop your 'soft skills' to be able to better manage the patients you see.But what are these 'soft' skills...And why do they matter so much?Find out in this week's podcast episode!!!Andy BarkerThe New Grad Physio MentorPS. Want some help developing your own 'soft skills?'Then drop me an email or DM with the subject 'SOFT' and I'll get right back to you with some help!My personal email is andy@newgradphysio.comOr you can find me here on Instagram or LinkedIn.

You probably can guess two of the questions (that all patient's need to know).A diagnosis and...A prognosis.But...These are NOT quite as important as the other two questions...And best of all...If you answer these questions well (and they are much easier) then patient's (and athletes) are less inclined to ask you the more difficult questions like...How long is it going to take?Learn more in this week's podcast episode!Andy BarkerThe New Grad Physio MentorPS. In this podcast I mentioned my upcoming 'Lower Limb Online Masterclass.'Central to this course is a case study of a patient with both a lower back and knee problem.Watch over my shoulder as I assess, treat and rehab this patient and get them back to full fitness, safely, but quickly...And how I package up my patient explanations (including a diagnosis and prognosis) to ensure I get 100% buy in to the patients rehab plan.Learn More Here!

Contrary to popular belief...And what many internet guru's might tell you...You can go wrong getting strong!Very wrong in fact...And I admit, I have done this many a time, with both patients and elite athletes!Strength is important...And many patients (and athletes) need strength work as part of their rehab...But there is much more (so much more) to just getting someone stronger.Listen to this week's podcast episode to hear how a injury gone wrong totally changed the way now test 'strength'...And the other key factors to consider when assessing and rehabbing 'strength' issues!Enjoy the show!Andy BarkerThe New Grad Physio MentorPS. In the show I mentioned my online 'Lower Limb Masterclass.'I teach my 'strength' testing philosophy and show you exactly how to test this way (with zero equipment) on this course...So if this is something you think might help you better manage the patients or athletes you treat then head here to find out more!