The New Grad Physio Podcast

A special episode this week that I have pulled from my 'Elite Pathway Programme'.Every week I record and publish a special podcast (and hold a weekly live community call) to a small group of therapists, where we focus in on a particular challenge, topic or question.I have pulled this episode from the archive, and in it we discuss how to overcome the fear of making mistakes as a new grad physio.I hope you enjoy it!Andy BarkerThe New Grad Physio MentorPS. Interested to learn more about my 'Elite Pathway Programme?'Access to the programme is by invitation only.If you want to learn how you might be able to get access please email me directly (andy@newgradphysio.com) with the subject 'ELITE' and I'll send you the details!

Whist the back, shoulder and knee are very different joints…And whilst patients with these problems will present with all manner of different symptoms…There are some similarities in how you assess, treat and rehab the back, shoulder and knee.Truth be told, I manage almost all injuries I see in a very similar way.Why?Because I have found this way works.It’s not the only way, and probably not even the best way, but over 15+ years of trial and error, patient flare ups and mistakes, I have found certain ways of working that do the business, time after time…Regardless of the patient's injury.Want to know more?I detail some of my biggest assessment, treatment and rehab processes in this week’s podcast episode.Hope you enjoy it!Andy BarkerThe New Grad Physio MentorPS. Want to see some of these assessment, treatment and rehab techniques in action?Then you can, at my upcoming in-person masterclass course series…Making Sense of Lower Back Pain (Tuesday 8th April 2025)Making Sense of Shoulder Pain (Tuesday 15th April 2025)Making Sense of Knee Pain (Tuesday 22nd April 2025)Just hit the links above to learn more about these events…And secure your place!Want to come to all 3 events at a massive discount, just head here!

When you really think about what you do as a physio, sports therapist or sports rehabber...You assess.You treat.You rehab.That's it.3 things, yet nearly all therapists, even the experienced ones, make this process unnecessarily complicated.Listen to this week's episode to learn how to make sense of your patients injury...So you can help them get from A to B, from injury and back to full fitness, as smoothly, and quickly, as possible.Enjoy the show!Andy BarkerThe New Grad Physio MentorPS. In the show I mentioned my upcoming masterclass series.I'm holding the following events...Making Sense of Lower Back PainMaking Sense of Shoulder PainMaking Sense of Knee PainClick the links above to find out more.

I guarantee if you speak to any experienced therapist...Especially the good ones...They will tell you that being brilliant at the basics...Will fix up 9 out of 10 patient problems...Even the more complex ones.But what are these brilliant basics?Listen to this week's podcast episode to find out...And make sure you don't make the same simple, yet vital, assessment and rehab mistakes... That so many new grads make, day in and day out...Resulting in poor clinical results and unhappy patients!!!Enjoy the show!Andy BarkerThe New Grad Physio MentorPS. In the show I mentioned some exciting in-person courses I am hosting very soon.Find out more about these course dates before anyone else... And get access to the cheapest available tickets...By joining my VIP Waitlist right here.

This week’s podcast focuses on knee special testing and in this episode you will discover…What test you need to do first…Why it is vital you order your special tests in a specific way and…Why the best test might not be the best special test you should use!If you want to ensure you get your knee special testing right…And avoid mis-diagnosing the knee…Or missing something important, like an ACL injury, then this is a must listen!Enjoy the show!Andy BarkerThe New Grad Physio MentorPS. Want to improve your knee injury assessment, hands-on treatment and rehab skills?Then head here to learn more about my new grad physio membership and get access to my special ‘knee’ injury module.

This week's episode focuses on the shoulder and in particular...The shoulder 'special' test I do with almost every patient I see...And the shoulder treatment technique I do with almost every patient I see!Listen right now to discover what they are...So you can start doing them with your own shoulder pain patients right away!Enjoy the show!Andy BarkerThe New Grad Physio MentorWant to learn exactly how to do the special tests...And treatment tests I use with my own shoulder pain patients (and high level athletes) then you can, right here.

There is a big difference between between what you were taught at University... And what you actually need to know to properly assess, treat and rehab lower back pain patients. Listen to this week's podcast episode to learn what works (and what does not work)... So you know what to focus on with your next lower back pain patient walks through your clinic door! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. Do you struggle with the management of lower back pain? I have a specific module in my new grad physio membership just on the lower back. Here you can learn everything you need to know about the lower back and discover the best way to diagnose and manage all different types of lower back pain...  Giving you the confidence you need to tackle any back injury, even the tricky ones, even as a young and inexperienced physio. Want to take a look? Head here to see what the new grad physio membership is all about and how to get on board.

Whilst the ankle might seem a relatively simple joint... It is easy to get it wrong... And mis-diagnose! I learnt this the hard way as a new grad physio... And you can learn more about this... Plus 3 big tips to help you better assess each and every ankle injury you see in this week's episode! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. Is the ankle a joint you feel you could get better at assessing, to give you the confidence to differentiate between different ankle problems ? Would it help to know what treatment techniques work well for different ankle injuries and what rehab exercises to use, ones that actually work and improve patients ROM and strength? If you would like to learn more about the ankle, I have an entire module of content that just focuses on the ankle. Everything from assessments, treatment methods and early, mid and end stage rehab exercises… Plus in depth video and webinar content on specific injuries like lateral, medial and syndesmosis ankle injuries, so you can learn how to easily differentiate and know exactly how to treat each one of these different problems. Want to learn more? Head here to find out more!

There is a BIG assumption when you apply for a job... Your CV actually gets read! Sorry to burst your bubble... But most CV's don't even make it that far... And if that is yours (and it is not getting read)... Then you had absolutely ZERO chance at being short-listed for that job interview! Find out why your CV is not being read... And what you need to do to change this... To give yourself an actual chance of being offered an interview! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. This is pretty obvious, but if you are not being offered an interview... Then you are not in the running for the job. If you feeling stuck, and unsure why previous attempts to apply for jobs have failed... Then make sure you check out this FREE career training webinar. It'll help you better understand how the new grad therapy job market works... And show you what you need to do to stand out from the crowd... To secure that dream new grad interview (and job offer)!

The biggest factor stopping you learning and getting better at what you do (trying to be a great physio)… Is often time. You know you need to do CPD to learn the things that Uni failed to teach you… To be able to make an impact with the patient’s you see… But where do you start? There is so much information out there… And so many things you need to be better at, right? If this sounds like you, this week’s podcast episode will help you out! Learn how to ensure any time you give to CPD is well spent…  And identify what CPD you actually need to do to help you get more consistent, positive patient results… And move you on your journey towards your dream job! Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. Want to really fast-track your learning and progress as a new grad physio? Then head here to find out how my new grad programme could help you do this!