New Grad Physio Continuing Professional Development

For years I thought my subjective assessment was great, until I realised it wasn't.

This realisation came when I moved out of full-time sport and started doing more work in private practice.

The questions I was asking as part of my subjective assessment were basic.

They were basically the questions out of the textbook...

The subjective assessment questions were those same questions you probably ask...

The same ones we were both taught to ask at Uni and on placements.

But they didn't give me the answers I needed.

The answers I need to make sense of my patient…

And specifically, the patients wants, needs and perceptions.

I learnt this the hard way...

And I'd advise you not to make the same mistakes!

Learn how to deliver a better subjective assessment in this week's podcast episode!

Apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-new-grad-physio-podcast/id1475177676

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5y322dFqxt7GFYrcc7cgkw

The podcast is also available on all the usual platforms…

Just search ‘New Grad Physio Podcast.’

Enjoy the show!

Andy Barker

The New Grad Physio Mentor

As a new grad physio building confidence is not as easy as just doing the reps, getting the experience, seeing more patients.

In my latest podcast episode you'll discover what you really need to do to build your confidence as a new grad...

To start enjoying your days in clinic…

And get consistent positive patients results that you and your patients deserve!

Apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-new-grad-physio-podcast/id1475177676

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5y322dFqxt7GFYrcc7cgkw

The podcast is also available on all the usual platforms…

Just search ‘New Grad Physio Podcast.’

Enjoy the show!

Andy Barker

The New Grad Physio Mentor

One of the biggest lies new grad physios believe.

That confidence comes before competence.

Every new grad seems to think it's just about time...

Doing the reps...

Getting the 'experience' that helps you improve as a physio...

That helps you get better results with your patients.

But it doesn't.

Confidence isn't something you're given.

It's something you earn.

Yes, some people are naturally more confident.

Their more outgoing, extrovert and on the surface more confident.

But under the surface, they feel just like you.

Like an imposter.

Confidence is built patient by patient.

Assessment by assessment.

Treatment by treatment.

Rehab plan by rehab plan.

Conversation by conversation.

But these things only help you progress, and build your confidence, if the results follow.

If you thought you nailed the assessment...

Gave the best treatment session ever...

And wrote a World class rehab programme...

This is great (and the aim by the way), but this means nothing...

If the patient's symptoms don't improve.

Don't judge yourself by how confident you feel.

Judge yourself by whether you're learning.

Every mistake is teaching you something.

Every difficult patient is building you into a better physio.

Every question you ask yourself is making you into a better clinician.

Providing you continue to learn...

From the errors and mistakes...

From what went well...

And keep doing your best to get more consistent patient results.

Get the results and confidence will follow.

Hope this helps.

Andy Barker

The New Grad Physio Mentor

PS. If you want practical guidance that helps you feel more confident with real patients, assessments and rehab planning...

Head over to newgradphysio.com and see how we can help.

Here’s all the details for tonight’s free career webinar…

“Stop Being Ignored: How New Grad Physios Can Land Their First (Or Next) Job Faster”

Wednesday 17th June 2026 (Tonight!)

We start at 7:30 PM (UK Time) sharp.

Live and online (Zoom).

45 minutes of practical training followed by a live Q&A session.

No registration required.

Access The FREE Training Here >>> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82432211421?pwd=a18ignTKsfhVtJE0QVaNo7tzXmaepT.1

See you tonight.

Andy Barker

The New Grad Physio Mentor