

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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Mar 28, 2024 • 18min
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
You try your very best to help every patient that walks through your clinic door and I am sure for most patients you do help them.
But there are some that you can not seem to help.
You question yourself if you are good enough to do your job.
This is imposter syndrome.
And it is not nice to feel like this, right?
If this sounds like you then this week’s podcast episode is a must listen!
Enjoy the show!
Andy
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. In the show I mentioned I have started opening up some weekly FREE 1-1 CPD calls.
If you want some help to really find out what you need to do to beat imposter syndrome and start getting consistent positive patient results...
Even as a young and inexperienced therapist then book a free call now!
Look forward to chatting!

Mar 21, 2024 • 13min
When Shoulder Pain Is NOT A Shoulder Problem
Exploring the complexities of shoulder pain diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing the importance of precise testing and identifying the root cause for effective treatment. Learn how to avoid treating the wrong shoulder problem and improve patient outcomes by looking beyond typical diagnoses. Access a special shoulder pain training through the New Grad Physio programme for additional insights.

Mar 14, 2024 • 21min
3 Key Steps To Shoulder Pain Success
Discover the 3 key steps to achieving success in treating shoulder pain, as the host reflects on past failures and shares valuable insights for new grad physiotherapists. Explore practical strategies for navigating shoulder injuries in sports, enhancing treatment approaches, and identifying root causes of pain. Don't miss out on a free webinar on simplifying shoulder issues for better patient outcomes!

Mar 7, 2024 • 27min
Simplifying Shoulder Pain
Learn valuable insights on managing shoulder pain patients, key concepts to approach shoulder pain, identifying true causes of pain, specialized shoulder tests to use, and distinguishing between glenohumeral and scapular issues. Join the free live training webinar for more exclusive training!

Feb 29, 2024 • 15min
Why You Can NOT Rely On Shoulder Special Testing
Ever used shoulder special testing to help you identify the cause of your patient's shoulder pain...
Yet after the test, been no the wiser as to what the diagnosis is?
You are not on your own.
Shoulder special tests are not that special, or put more simply...
Are largely a complete waste of your time and effort even using with your patients.
So what should you do instead?
Listen to this week's podcast episode to find out a different strategy to help you identify your patient's shoulder pain diagnosis...
Where you do not need to rely on those not so special shoulder 'special' tests!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. Have you seen my FREE shoulder PDF???‘5 Breakthrough Steps To Confidently Treat The Shoulder Right Every Time, Avoid Mistakes & Stop You Feeling Less Adequate Than Other New Grads’ It has been downloaded my 1000's of therapists just like you.If you struggle with shoulder's this is a MUST read!Get it for FREE right here.

Feb 22, 2024 • 23min
Achilles Pain Case Study
Do you struggle to get on top of patient's with tendon pain?
Getting on top of achilles tendon pain and other tendon based problems can be hard...
And even harder to stop patients flaring up as they return back to higher level activities like running!
Listen to this week's podcast episode for my top tendon tips to help you get long lasting patient results with even the most persistent tendon injuries...
Enjoy the show!
PS. Want to get access case studies, like this achilles pain patient, to up-skill your knowledge and improve your clinical reasoning skills?
Then head here to learn more!

Feb 15, 2024 • 21min
3 Back Pain Tactics To Make Sense of Even The Most Complex Cases
In this week's podcast episode I take the biggest learnings from my recent lower back pain webinar '3 Simple Strategies To Help You Make Sense of Lower Back Pain So You Feel Confident Treating Even Complex Cases'...To give you actionable help to take away and use with your own lower back pain patients...However complex...
So you can make sense of what it going on with your patient's lower back...And know exactly what problems you need to focus on first to help your patient out of pain and on a positive path to a full recovery!You will also discover a vital question you need to ask each and every patient you see with lower back pain...To understand your patients perceptions and beliefs about their lower back pain...Information that is gold to help you manage their expectations and to manage their injury in the best way possible!Enjoy the show!Andy BarkerThe New Grad Physio MentorPS. Want to get access to the recent lower back training I did...3 Simple Strategies To Help You Make Sense of Lower Back Pain So You Feel Confident Treating Even Complex Cases
The recording will be dropping into the members area of my new grad physio programme later this week.Look at how to get access to it here.

Feb 8, 2024 • 19min
3 Things Uni Did Not Teach You About Lower Back Pain
There is a big gap when it comes to lower back pain management between what you were told works at University...
And what really works in the real world, with real patients with lower back pain!
If you have already qualified you already know this, right?
If you have not yet qualified, then you have all this to come!
So here are 3 tips to help you make sense of your lower back pain assessments...
To give you clarity about what is going on with your patient...
And what you need to focus on to get them back to full fitness!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. If you want to learn more about lower back pain management then do not miss my FREE lower back training...
3 Simple Strategies To Help You Make Sense of Lower Back Pain So You Feel Confident Treating Even Complex Cases

Feb 1, 2024 • 14min
A Game-Changer For Treating Lower Back Pain
This was a game-changer for me to help me start getting consistent positive patient results with lower back pain patients...
But only once I worked out how to use this rib-cage and diaphragm 'stuff.'
Learn more about why treating the rib-cage can make quick changes to patient symptoms...
And be the missing link to fixing even the most persistent lower back pain patients!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. In the podcast I mentioned my next FREE training.
It is happening on Monday 12th February 2024 at 7:30 PM (UK Time)...
3 Simple Strategies To Help You Make Sense of Lower Back Pain So You Feel Confident Treating Even Complex Cases
Register for FREE right here.

Jan 25, 2024 • 24min
Getting Real Results With Real Patients
Trying to survive, never mind thrive as a new grad physio can be hard at times.
I get it...
I’ve been there myself…
And have mentored 100’s of therapists to overcome the same challenges you are facing right now…
To help them get consistent positive patients results, well beyond their level of experience...
With even the most complex of patients.
Want to know how to do this for yourself?
Then check out this week’s podcast episode!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
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