The New Grad Physio Podcast

In this special episode I am joined by New Grad Physio Dave Fahey as we discuss his rapid rise from student to his role now working full-time with Leeds United Football Club. Learn how he was able to transition from University and not only survive, but thrive and experience quick progress his career... ...much quicker than most would imagine possible... ...and into a role many would consider above his level of experience and pay grade! Dave has some great tips, so if you want to learn how to fast-track your own career then this is a must listen! Enjoy the show. PS. If you are interested about how stand out from the crowd and get your 'foot in the door' in a pro sports club, private practice setting or even that dream NHS role then let me know... ...send an email to andy@newgradphysio.com and I'll get right back to you with some help.

Have you ever wondered why some therapists struggle to create opportunities whilst other New Grad's seem to transition effortlessly from University and into the real world... ...and fly up the career ladder faster than anyone ever thought possible? Making your first or next career step is tough. You might have the clinical skills to do a good job as a New Grad but you won't be able to use these skills unless you are given the opportunity.  As this podcast is released we are still under the restrictions in the UK related to covid-19. Covid-19 has already had a big affect on the therapy job market. 1000’s more therapists will graduate this year. Add this to the 1000’s of therapists already looking for work or another job role… …then add on all the therapists that have already (or will shortly) be losing their jobs… This means many more therapists applying for a limited number of job opportunities. If ever there was a time you needed to stand out from the crowd in a busy job market it is NOW! Listen to this podcast if you want to learn the steps you need to take, right NOW, to standout from the crowd in what will be an ever increasingly difficult job market and hit the ground running post Covid-19. Enjoy the show! PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you. To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com

Do you sometimes fear that you might do more harm than good with the patients you see with lower back pain? This worry is common but results in many therapists applying a very conservative rehab plan, sometimes even prescribing ‘rest’. But this approach is usually not the best way and often leads to poor patient progress and results. You need to be mindful of serious pathology and use your RED FLAG questioning to screen all patients with lower back pain. However, you also need to know that most patients need and will benefit from your hands-on treatments and the rehab you prescribe. This podcast will help you gain more confidence in diagnosing and treating lower back pain. After listening you will better understand the anatomy and movements of the lower back, learn an easy way to simplify your lumbar spine assessment and learn why trying to fix ‘posture’ might not be the best rehab strategy. Enjoy the show! PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you. To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com

Are you confident in your assessments to differentiate between a hamstring muscle, tendon or nerve injury? Would you know how to manage each of these different issues? Do you know what objective markers to use so you know your patient or athlete is ready to progress to the next stage of rehab? As a New Grad you might feel under equipped to manage a hamstring injury, or other soft tissue injures to the calf, groin or quad, but don't worry... This podcast will help you and by reading listening to this episode you will have a better understanding about; How to differentiate between a real hamstring injury and a sciatic nerve problem... Why stretching can be a waste of time and in some cases detrimental to your patient or athletes injury... How you can start the rehab process as soon as possible after injury and why doing this will help reduce pain and improve patient function much quicker... Enjoy the show. PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you. To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com

Neck injuries often bring an added worry and apprehension for therapists. Maybe sometimes you... ...worry that you might miss something serious… …worry that you might make your patients symptoms worse or cause more damage… …or feel uncertain about what to do if a patient gives you a positive answer to one of your RED FLAG questions? This podcast episode will help you better understand red flag questioning, learn how to identify which neck pain patients you need to be more cautious with and which patients you can advance more quickly using your hands-on treatment techniques and your rehab. Enjoy the show. PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you. To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com

The knee itself is a relatively simple joint. It’s a hinge joint, it flexes and extends (it also internally and externally rotates) but lets’ keep it simple. The strong muscles of the quads, hamstrings and calves support the knee alongside the passive structures like the ligaments and menisci. As simple as knee might appear, some patients with knee pain can be tricky to deal with. You can no doubt think of a knee pain patient you have seen before that didn’t go as you had hoped… …maybe you struggled to settle their knee pain after a period of rest… …maybe that patient struggled with their rehab and some of the exercises you gave them made them symptoms worse… …maybe they went back to running and their symptoms came back… …maybe you worry sometimes that you might miss an important injury like an ACL. Despite being a ‘simple’ joint the knee can be challenging. This podcast will help you better understand what makes a great knee assessment and how you can identify what special tests you should use, the order of special testing and why the ‘best’ evidenced tests might NOT be the best tests to use. Enjoy the show! PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you. To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com

The shoulder can be challenging to deal with. It is a complex joint, with many structures. It is well evidenced that many shoulder special tests have poor sensitivity and reliability, meaning it can be hard to pin-point a patient’s specific cause of shoulder pain. The result… …it is hard to make a diagnosis. …and without a diagnosis many New Grad therapists struggle to know where to start with their treatments and rehab. Often this means therapists try and treat everything. You give rotator cuff exercises, stretches, scapula stability work… …because you are not sure where you should be focusing your attention. In this podcast you will discover how to simplify your shoulder assessment to find the main cause of shoulder pain, even without a diagnosis. Then you will know what to focus your efforts on with your hands-on treatment techniques and rehab and NOT fall into the common pitfall of trying to treat everything! Enjoy the show. PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you. To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com

Whilst the world is on a ‘go-slow’ at the moment and the therapy profession as we know it has almost driven to a halt, you may think that now is not the time to focus in on your career path... Private clinics are shut, sport as we know is has stopped and almost everything other than front line care in the NHS has been cancelled. Whilst there is no question this is a challenging time for all therapists, there is so much you can do, right NOW, to help your career prospects. In this podcast episode  you will discover what actions you can take straight away and even during lock-down, that will make you more attractive as a New Grad and help your chances of getting that first job role or even a promotion. Enjoy the show. PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you. To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com

When rehab doesn't go well it is frustrating for your patient and for you as their therapist. A common time to encounter rehab problems is when patients go back to higher-level activities like running, the gym, back to work or return to sport. Why is it when some of these patients and athletes return to these activities they break down? You think you have progressed their rehab well… …you have taken them from the bed to standing rehab, added resistance or gym-based exercises… …they feel stronger, fitter and you think they are ready to go… …but when they start running, when they get out on the field, go back to work or back to the gym their symptoms quickly return, and they are back in your treatment room asking you why… Whilst there are numerous reasons why, there are some fundamental errors New Grad’s often make that are contributing to this problem. This podcast will discuss these issues and help you to understand how you can better serve your patients and reduce the chances of them having problems when they return to higher-level activities. Enjoy the show... PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you. To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com

Do you sometimes wonder whether you have prescribed the right exercise for your patient or not? Do you worry how you patient will respond and how they will turn up at their next appointment? This is a common worry for New Grad’s and if this sounds like you, then you need to listen to this podcast episode. In this episode you will discover how to link your patient assessment findings and your rehab together, so you don’t second guess yourself as you will KNOW you have prescribed the right exercises, even before your patient leaves your clinic room. Enjoy the show PS. Andy would love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Please leave a review or get in touch at andy@newgradphysio.com and he will get right back to you. To get a copy of Andy’s book ‘How To Become A Competent, Competent & Competitive New Grad Physio’ or to access ALL his FREE learning resources visit… www.newgradphysio.com