Listen "Making Special Tests 'Special'"
Episode Synopsis
Special tests are of great use if you select the right one, for the right injury.
If you do not...
They can actually make the job for you in finding the right patient diagnosis more difficult.
How you were taught to use special testing at University...
Is poles apart from how you should be using special tests in your day to day practice as a new grad physio!
I made so many mistakes with special testing early in my career...
The same mistakes that I guarantee you are making right now with your own patients and athletes.
Want to know these mistakes and how to avoid them so you can use special tests the right way...
So you can nail the right patient diagnosis?
Then listen to this week's podcast episode to find out how!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. I've been posting a lot this week about special testing.
Check out what I have been saying here on Instagram or Facebook...
Or on my LinkedIn profile.
PPS. You can also find loads of free helpful resources on my website.
Check them out here.
If you do not...
They can actually make the job for you in finding the right patient diagnosis more difficult.
How you were taught to use special testing at University...
Is poles apart from how you should be using special tests in your day to day practice as a new grad physio!
I made so many mistakes with special testing early in my career...
The same mistakes that I guarantee you are making right now with your own patients and athletes.
Want to know these mistakes and how to avoid them so you can use special tests the right way...
So you can nail the right patient diagnosis?
Then listen to this week's podcast episode to find out how!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
PS. I've been posting a lot this week about special testing.
Check out what I have been saying here on Instagram or Facebook...
Or on my LinkedIn profile.
PPS. You can also find loads of free helpful resources on my website.
Check them out here.
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