The Go-To Physio
The Go-To Physio is a podcast for physiotherapists and therapists who want to stand out in private practice. Host Dave O'Sullivan explains how to make sense of complex patient symptoms, clearly communicate the problem and the solution to gain patient buy-in, and design bespoke step-by-step treatment plans that improve adherence. The show also covers building patient resilience and growing a practice ethically through better retention, referrals and reputation. Dave O'Sullivan is the England rugby league head physio, a best-selling author, private practice owner and founder of The Go-To Therapist Mentorship.
Episodes
The 4 Therapist Types (And Why #2 Is Your Biggest Problem)
In this episode, David O'Sullivan and Paddy discuss the challenges faced by clinic owners and therapists, focusing on the importance of understanding the therapist's role, the customer journey framework, and the significance of metrics in clinical practice. They explore the transition from problem unaware to solution aware, emphasizing the need for effective coaching and accountability. Th
Building A 'Go-To' Clinic: The Hidden Confidence Crisis: What Your New Therapist Won't Tell You
In this episode of the ‘Go-To’ Physio podcast, David O'Sullivan and Paddy Mulligan discuss the hidden confidence crisis faced by new therapists in private practice. They explore the common challenges in hiring, the importance of communication and setting clear expectations, and how to build confidence in new hires. The conversation emphasizes the need for clinic owners to provide structured su
The 3 Step ‘Go-To’ Clinic Hiring System For Finding Great ‘Go-To’ Private Practice Therapists
In this episode of the GoToPhysio podcast, Dave O'Sullivan discusses the three-step hiring process essential for clinic owners seeking true freedom through great staff. He emphasizes the importance of a structured approach to hiring, which includes a phone interview, a Zoom interview, and an in-person interview. Each step is designed to assess candidates' communication skills, core values, and pra
How To Install Packages Of Care Without Feeling Salesy
In this episode of the GoToPhysio podcast, Dave O'Sullivan discusses the implementation of packages of care in a clinical setting without feeling salesy. He emphasizes the importance of understanding patient value outcomes, empowering patients to co-create their care plans, and ensuring that every session has a clear plan. The conversation highlights the need for clinicians to build trust with pat
How To Use Numbers The Right Way To Improve Your Therapists Performance
In this episode of the GoToPhysio podcast, Dave O'Sullivan discusses the importance of using performance metrics effectively to enhance therapist accountability and improve patient outcomes. He emphasizes the need to identify therapist willingness, implement patient-defined value outcomes, and understand the patient journey. O'Sullivan also highlights the significance of empowering therapists wit
How To NATURALLY Increase Your Therapists Reviews And Referrals
In this episode of the GoToPhysio podcast, Dave O'Sullivan discusses how to naturally increase therapist reviews and referrals by focusing on patient value and expectations. He emphasizes the importance of aligning treatment plans with what patients perceive as valuable and setting clear expectations from the first session. The conversation outlines a six-stage patient journey that enhances custom
How To Use Net Promoter Score To Improve Your Therapists Performance And Your Clinic Standards
In this episode of the GoToPhysio podcast, Dave O'Sullivan discusses the implementation and benefits of the Net Promoter Score (NPS) in clinic management. He explains how NPS can enhance therapist performance and clinical standards by categorizing patient feedback into promoters, pacifiers, and detractors. The episode emphasizes the importance of tracking NPS over time and using the insights gaine
The Three Main Growth Levers In Private Practice For A Sustainable ‘Go-To’ Clinic
In this episode of the GoToPhysio podcast, Dave O'Sullivan discusses the three main growth levers essential for building a sustainable private practice. He emphasizes the importance of maximizing customer lifetime value, improving sales conversions, and optimizing marketing channels. The conversation highlights the need for realistic budgeting based on historical performance and the significance o
How To Improve Your Therapists Patient Visit Average Ethically
In this episode, Dave O'Sullivan discusses the importance of improving the patient visit average (PVA) in physiotherapy practices. He explains how to calculate PVA, its significance in clinic metrics, and the various factors that influence it, including patient engagement, therapist performance, and the use of packages of care. The conversation emphasizes the need for therapists to align their t
How To Track And Improve Your Therapists Drop Off / Cancelled Did Not Rebook Rates
In this episode of the GoToPhysio podcast, Dave O'Sullivan discusses strategies to improve therapist drop off rates and cancellation percentages. He emphasizes the importance of understanding metrics related to patient engagement and the patient journey. The conversation covers the significance of patient value outcomes, the stages of the patient journey, and how to build resilience in patients to
How To Improve Your Therapists Packages Of Care Conversions
Summary
In this episode, Dave O'Sullivan discusses how to ethically sell packages of care in a therapy setting. He emphasizes the importance of building trust with patients, understanding their needs, and presenting treatment plans that align with their goals. The conversation covers the stages of patient engagement, the significance of clinical systems, and how to effectively present package opti
How To Improve Your Therapists Initial Assessment Rebook Rate
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In this episode of the GoToPhysio podcast, Dave O'Sullivan discusses the critical importance of improving the initial assessment rebook rate (IA Rebook Rate) for therapists. He emphasizes that this metric is a key indicator of patient engagement and clinic success. The conversation covers various strategies to enhance the IA Rebook Rate, including building patient trust, effectively comm
How To Create A Self Managing Therapists In Your Private Practice
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In this episode, Dave O'Sullivan discusses the importance of creating self-managing therapists in private practice. He emphasizes the need for clinic owners to empower their therapists with the right tools, knowledge, and a supportive culture that prioritizes patient value outcomes. The conversation covers the significance of having high-will therapists, establishing a patient value outc
Ethically Double Your Profits Without Needing More New Patients With The ‘Go-To’ Clinic Head Physio Dashboard
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In this episode of the GoToPhysio podcast, Dave O'Sullivan discusses strategies for clinic owners to ethically double their profits without needing to acquire new patients. He emphasizes the importance of defining success, understanding financial metrics, and optimizing the patient journey. By leveraging patient value outcomes and focusing on retention, clinic owners can significantly in
The 'Go-To' Clinic Patient Journey: 6 Stages to Predictable Reviews & Referrals
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In this episode of the GoToPhysio podcast, Dave O'Sullivan discusses the GoToClinic patient journey, outlining a six-stage framework designed to enhance patient engagement, improve therapy outcomes, and increase referrals. Each stage is critical for ensuring patients progress through their treatment effectively, from initial buy-in to achieving their defined value outcomes. The conversat
Building A 'Go-To' Clinic: The Head Physio Dashboard: Essential Metrics for Clinical Success
In this episode of the ‘Go-To’ Physio podcast, Dave O'Sullivan discusses the ‘Go-To’ Clinic Head Physio dashboard and the essential metrics for achieving clinical success. He emphasises the importance of understanding and utilising numbers to improve clinic performance, patient outcomes, and profitability. The conversation covers key metrics, the patient journey, and strategies for enhancing clini
Building A 'Go-To' Clinic: Creating A ‘Patient Defined Value Outcomes’ Clinic Culture
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In this episode of the ‘Go-To’ Physio podcast, Dave O'Sullivan discusses the importance of embracing a patient defined value-based outcomes culture in clinics. He emphasises the need for clinic owners and therapists to understand and prioritise patient expectations and perceived value over internal clinical outcomes. By focusing on how patients define value and ensuring that their expectat
Building A ‘Go-To’ Clinic: From Burnt Out To Finally Gaining Freedom
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In this episode, David O'Sullivan interviews Liz Cummins, a physical therapist and clinic owner of Enhanced Motion, about her journey from starting out in her career to successfully running her own clinic. They discuss the challenges and fears Liz faced when transitioning to full-time private practice, the importance of hiring staff, and how she has defined her success in balancing wor
Building A 'Go-To' Clinic: 6 Head Physio Milestones to Solve Complex Cases And Generate Referrals
This episode of the ‘Go-To’ Physio podcast focuses on the six head physio milestones that help solve complex cases and consistently generate reviews and referrals. The head physio systems are crucial for clinic owners to achieve true freedom and protect the reputation of their clinic. The head physio systems are responsible for the profit engine of the clinic, as it is the follow-up income that ge
Building A 'Go-To' Clinic: From Burnout To Balance
This episode of the ‘Go-To’ Physio podcast focuses on building a ‘Go-To’ Clinic that provides true freedom for clinic owners. The hosts, Dave O'Sullivan and Paddy Mulligan, discuss the importance of having a clear vision, understanding how time is spent, and setting goals. They emphasise the need for numbers, people, and systems to achieve freedom. They also highlight the significance of the
Buillding A 'Go-To' Clinic: Creating A Clinic Culture That Attracts And Retains Top Therapists
In this episode, Dave and Paddy discuss the importance of creating a clinic culture that attracts and retains top therapists. They emphasise the need to hire based on core values and the importance of good people skills in therapists. They also highlight the six components of culture: company vision, company values, beliefs, communication, accountability, and reward, recognition, and appreciation.
Building A ‘Go-To’ Clinic: Knowing When It's Time: Signs You're Ready to Hire Your First (Or Next) Team Member
In this episode Dave O'Sullivan and Paddy Mulligan discuss the signs that indicate it's time to hire your first or next team member in your clinic. They emphasise the importance of knowing your numbers, understanding your gross profit, and having a clear vision for your clinic. They also highlight the need for systems and proper onboarding when bringing on new team members. The episode con
Building A 'Go-To' Clinic: 3 Skills I Wish I Knew Starting Out As A Clinic Owner
In this episode, Dave and Paddy discuss the three skills they wish they knew when starting their clinics. The first skill is having a vivid vision for the clinic, which helps to stay on track and set milestones for growth. The second skill is understanding the importance of the customer journey and creating a great customer experience. The third skill is how to hire and onboard staff effectively,
Building A 'Go-To' Clinic: 2 Most Important Numbers Clinic Owners Need To Know For True Freedom
In this episode, Dave O'Sullivan and Paddy Mulligan discuss the two most important numbers that clinic owners need to know in order to gain true freedom. The first number is the 'money now' number, which is the amount of money needed to live comfortably and achieve success in the present moment. The second number is the 'financial freedom' number, which represents the amount of
Building A Go-To Clinic: The Biggest Mistake Clinic Owners Make That Causes Burnout And Zero Profits
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In this episode, Dave O'Sullivan and Paddy Mulligan discuss the biggest mistake clinic owners make, which is allowing their business to consume their life. They emphasize the importance of defining success based on how you want to feel on a daily basis, rather than focusing solely on achievements. They also discuss the need to hire and manage staff effectively, as well as the importanc
Building A ‘Go-To’ Clinic: 3 Hidden Traps That Almost Derailed My Clinic Purchase
In this episode, Dave O'Sullivan and Paddy Mulligan, Head Business Coach in the ‘Go-To’ Clinic Mentorship program discuss the importance of having a clear vision, financial accounts in order, cash flow management, and a growing clinic with undeniable proof on the P&L and balance sheet. They emphasize the need for a vision document that outlines the future goals and direction of the clinic.
A Lower Limb Rehab Approach That Gets Instant Long Lasting Results
In this week’s episode of the ‘Go-To’ Physio Podcast I discuss;
How To Deliver The Same Feeling As Hands On Treatment With Your Rehab Exercises
The 10 Step Approach I Use To Design Rehab Exercises With World Class Athletes That Have Failed Traditional Approaches
An Alternative Way To Think About Rehab Exercises Before Deciding On Your Exercise Choice
Applied Example Of The Rehab
How To Work Smarter Not Harder When Using Hands On Treatment That Gets Long Lasting Results
In this week’s episode of the ‘Go-To’ Physio Podcast I discuss;
- The Critical Importance Of Having A Strategy When Using Hands On Treatment Techniques
- How To Use Hands On Techniques Without Your Patient Becoming Dependent On It
- A Simple Way To Know Within 60 Seconds If Hands On Techniques Will Actually Help Your Patient
And so much more…
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Designing A Long Term Strategy For Success With Your Rehab Plans
In this week’s episode of the ‘Go-To’ Physio Podcast I discuss;
The 3 Key Pieces Of Information You Need To Design A Successful Treatment Plan
How Top Down Cues Can Be Helpful In The Early Stages But Hinder Progress In Late Stage Rehab And What To Do Instead
A Simple Way To Achieving Thoughtless, Fearless Movement With Your Patients So They Can Always Get More In Value That They Pay You
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How To Make Sense Of Your Objective Assessment With Information That Actually Empowers You To Get Results
In this week’s episode of the ‘Go-To’ Physio Podcast I discuss;
Why The Objective Assessment We Were Taught In University Sets Us Up To Fail
How To Use Principles In Your Objective Assessment To Make Sense Of Your Patient’s Movement Habits
How A Shopping Basket Approach Can Give You Information That Empowers You To Act And See Results Even If You Are Not Sure Of A Diagnosis
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How To Master Your Subjective Assessment And Easily Make Sense Of Your Patients Symptoms
In this week’s episode of the ‘Go-To’ Physio Podcast I discuss;
A 13 Step Framework For The Perfect Subjective Assessment
How To Differentiate Between External And Internal Problems So You Can Always Give Your Patient More In Value Than You Take In Payment
A Simple Way To Use The Mechanism Of Injury To Make A Fast Start With Your Patients Progress
How To Get Your Patient To Desig
The 3 Step Process I Use To Build And Train Calm Confident ‘Go To’ Physios In My Own Clinic
In this week’s episode of the ‘Go-To’ Physio Podcast I discuss;
- A 3 Step Process I Follow To Build Calm Confident Physios In My Own Clinic
- How To Know Exactly Where To Start When You Onboard A Physio Using A 8 Point Checklist
- A Simple Tool To Easily Identify Your Therapists Weakest Link
- How To Get Your Therapist Up To Speed While Protecting Your Clinics Reputation
And so much more
How To Charge What You Are Worth And Still Give Your Patient More In Value Than You Take In Payment
In this week’s episode of the ‘Go-To’ Physio Podcast I discuss;
A Simple Equation That Will Allow You To Always Give Your Patient More In Value Than You Take In Payment
How To Use The Equation To Know Exactly Where You Need To Improve In Order To Give More Value To Your Patients
A Simple Tool To Easily Demonstrate Value To Your Patients In Each Session
How To Prescribe Exercises
The 4 Pro Sport Questions That Must Be Answered With Every Private Practice Patient
In this week’s episode of the ‘Go-To’ Physio Podcast I discuss;
The 4 Pro Sport Questions That Every Private Practice Patient Wants Answering In The Initial Assessment
How Answering The 4 Pro Sport Questions Will Instantly Help Your Patient Progress To Their Dream Result
A Simple Way To Know How Many Sessions It Is Going To Take Your Patient
How To Use The 4 Pro Sport Questions In
Using The ‘Go-To’ Physio 80:20 Rule To Design Rehab Plans That Get Long Lasting Results
In this week’s episode of the ‘Go-To’ Physio Podcast I discuss;
- What The ‘Go To’ Physio 80:20 Rule Is And How It Can Help You Design Rehab Plans That Get Long Lasting Results
- How The 80:20 Rule Will Ensure You Do Not Miss Anything Important In Your Rehab Plan Design That Will Cause The Patient To Stagnate Further Down The Line
- A Simple Way To Work Smarter Not Harder When Progressing Your
Transform Your Objective Assessments: 3 Crucial Questions to Pinpoint Your Patients Root Problem
In this week’s episode of the ‘Go-To’ Physio Podcast I discuss;
How To Instantly Boost Your Clinical Reasoning Skills: Master a clear framework to identify the root cause of patients' problems effectively.
Achieve Better Patient Outcomes: Create targeted and efficient treatment plans for improved results and satisfaction by working on the right area of the body
Maximize Time Effic
Unlocking the Secrets of Pain Perception: How Physical and Emotional Stressors Shape Your Patient's Pain Experience
In this week’s episode of the ‘Go-To’ Physio Podcast I discuss;
How to gain a deeper understanding of the factors that contribute to your patient's pain experience.
Learn how to identify and address both physical and emotional stressors that may be affecting your patient's pain perception.
Enhance your ability to provide more effective pain management strategies and treatment plans for
How To Make Sense Of Your Patient’s Symptoms In The Objective Assessment Using The Motor Adaptations Literature
In this week’s episode of the ‘Go-To’ Physio Podcast I discuss;
- How to make sense of your patient’s symptoms in the objective assessment using the motor adaptations literature.
- Why one back or knee pain patient may respond well to one intervention while another patient with the same symptoms won’t (and what to do instead).
- 5 things that we know from the motor adaptations literature that will
The POWERFUL concept of second order thinking for physios in private practice
The POWERFUL concept of second order thinking for physios in private practice
Join me on this week's episode of the 'Go-To' Physio Podcast where I explore the powerful concept of second order thinking and how it can help you achieve success in your private practice career.
Learn a simple approach to implement second order thinking in your clinical practice, specifically when workin
Humbling Lessons And Mistakes I Made In ProSport So You Can Avoid Them In Private Practice
In this week’s episode of the ‘Go To’ Physio Podcast I discuss;
- The Big Mistakes I Made In ProSport So You Don’t Have To Make The Same Mistakes
- A Simple Way To Avoid Becoming Reliant On Your Hands On Treatment And Enjoy Long Lasting Changes With From Your Treatment Interventions With Your Most Difficult Patients
- How To Do A Quick Assessment Of Your Current Skills To Easily Identify The
The 3 Big Mistakes Physiotherapists Make In Private Practice (And How To Fix Them)
The 3 Big Mistakes Physiotherapists Make In Private Practice (And How To Fix Them)
This weeks podcast is now LIVE! In this week’s episode of the ‘Go To’ Physio Podcast I discuss;
- The 3 Big Mistakes Physiotherapists Make In Private Practice (And How To Fix Them)
- Why Patients Cancel And Drop Off Never To Be Seen Or Heard Again
- What Has To Happen In The Initial Asses
How To Be A Critically Thinking Physio In 2023 And Differentiate Yourself From Your Competition
In this week’s episode of the ‘Go-To’ Physio Podcast I discuss;
The the big problem our University training leaves us when we go into private practice and how to solve it so you can help your patients reach their goals
The 5 things critically thinking physios do better than average physios that allow them to help their most complex patients
7 habits to develop to be a great critical thinking
The 'Go-To' Physio Podcast Ep.35 - Improving The Physio Profession, Diaphragms, Hamstrings, Balloons
We Are Back!
Welcome back listeners, The 'Go-To' Physio Podcast is back with a bang!
In this episode, I discuss my recent experience on twitter, how to REALLY improve the physio profession, diaphragms, hamstrings, and balloons... #actdontreact #showmedonttellme
So tune in, enjoy and make sure you subscribe to keep up to date with the latest videos and techniques
The 'Go-To' Physio - Episode 34 - 5 Questions Every Therapist Needs Clarity On Before Progressing To The Objective Assessment...
Do You Have A Clear Timeline Of Injuries That May Have Caused Motor Adaptations And Contributed To The Next Injury Or Current Pain Experience?
This can help in finding what’s contributing to the pain experience at the moment by potentially not doing its job or what we may need to focus on in the graded exposure to load tolerance again for lasting changes...
If you're a therapist and want to  
The 'Go-To' Physio - Episode 33 - Defining The Characteristics Of Patients Who When You See Their Name In Your Diary Your Heart Sinks And What To Do
BRAND NEW PODCAST OUT NOW! Just like our clinic, our staff training has moved online. This week's episode focusses on a crucial issue we discussed and how to solve it...
What are the characteristics of patients who when you see their names in your diary your heart sinks?
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The 'Go-To' Physio - Episode 32 - How I Am Using My Marketing And Sales Skills To Save My Clinic During The Next 30 Days
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⭐ SPECIAL EPISODE ⭐
In this rare and one-off episode, I share with you how I am using my marketing and sales skills to save my clinic over the next 30 days. I share with you my exact marketing strategy as well as the number one thing to do to get the mos
The 'Go-To' Physio - Episode 31 - How To Implement Online Consults Within Your Business Immediately
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⭐ SPECIAL EPISODE ⭐
We have had a lot of questions sent in regarding the current situation in the UK, I wanted to spend a bit of time and make sure I answered each one as well as I could and help put some minds at ease. 😊
The Go-To Physio: THE One Thing I Wish I Knew Starting My Private Practice 12 Years Ago
Welcome to episode 30 of The 'Go-To' Physio Podcast! Today's episode is all about the one thing I wish I knew when starting my private practice 12 years ago...
This episode will help you save time, money, and stress while helping you understand the most efficient way to keep your patient's happy and grow your business. It's ethical advice and principles that I, and my therapists practice day in a
The Go-To Physio: The Importance Of Serratus Posterior And The Occipitals To Cervical Spine Health
We are back with another episode of The 'Go-To' Physio Podcast! Episode 29 is all about 'The Importance Of Serratus Posterior And The Occipitals To Cervical Spine Health'
The spine is quite often a tricky area for therapists, so make sure you tune in and enjoy this week's episode!
As always, send us any thoughts & any questions you have about the content we discuss and we'll get
The Go-To Physio: Module Four, The Lumbar Spine Assessment, Treatment & Rehab
Getting Limber with the Lumbar this week.
Many therapists find the lumbar spine a tricky area to assess, diagnose and treat.
This week's episode helps give an overview of each of those aspects as well as discussing the key points from the Lumbar Module on The 'Go-To' Therapist Mentorship.
So Jump in, listen, enjoy, and make sure to get in touch with us with any thoughts, questions or ideas y
The Go-To Physio: Module Three, Key Aspects Of Treating The Upper Limb
This week we discuss the Upper Limb, from assessment to treatment to rehab!
We have a special focus on the importance of the biceps, triceps and flexors of the forearm, in particular, their roles in helping the shoulder be successful!
So tune in, enjoy, and don't forget to subscribe
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The Go-To Physio: Understanding The Lower Limb, Module Two Key Points
Episode 26 is LIVE! This week's episode covers the key aspects of Lower Limb Assessment, Treatment & Rehab! Module Two of The 'Go-To' Therapist Mentorship & our Lower Limb Return To Play Courses cover a huge range of theories, practical assessments, progressions & end-stage rehab.
This podcast just scratches the surface of the content available, head to www.thegotophysio.com and take
The Go-To Physio: How To Effectively Explain Your Findings To Your Patient
This week covers one of the most important things you can do as a therapist to increase your patient's trust, adherence and belief in your treatment plan.
I discuss what I believe are the three key facets to effectively explaining your findings to your patients & athletes while making them excited to embark on their journey back to living pain-free.
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The Go-To Physio: Members Spotlight - Mario Ciccone
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The Go-To Physio: Holiday Special
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The Go-To Physio: Members Spotlight - Katie Evans
In this week’s episode, Katie shares her Mentorship journey as a sports therapist who has massively grown in her confidence and grown her own private practice over the past 2 years to a level where she’s now thinking about taking on new staff.
I’m really proud of Katie’s journey, and hope you enjoy the episode.
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The Go-To Physio: Therapy Expo Highlights And Key Takeaways
We had a great 2 days at Therapy Expo in November! This was a great event bringing a number of different professions together to discuss best practice.
Listen to the podcast to hear about the talk and how our two days went!
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The Go-To Physio: Members Spotlight - Interview With Alex Webb
In this week’s episode, Alex shares his story of how finishing the mentorship Live in April gave him confidence to set up his own practice.
Listen to his journey in this week’s episode!
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The Go-To Physio: David's Journey To Getting Busier Than Ever In The Past 12 Months
In today’s podcast David shares his mentorship journey. David joined us on the mentorship last year and has gone from strength to strength.
Listen to his story to find out more!
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The Go-To Physio: How John Achieved Great Success Transitioning From The NHS To Private Practice
When John left the NHS and set up on his own in private practice it was a massive challenge initially, and he ran into some problems with patients that he’d now see as straight forward back pain patients.
Listen to John’s story to find out more about his journey to becoming the ‘Go To’ Therapist in his area!
Enjoy the show! And be sure to send me your comments, thoughts, and questions to Dave@theg
The Go-To Physio: How I Got Better Results Spending Less Time With Patients
When Alan first joined by mentorship he was spending up to 90 minutes with some of the trickier clients. He has managed to drastically reduce the time he spends with clients while at the same time IMPROVING his results.
Listen to Alan’s story to find out how he implemented the mentorship system which allowed him to work smarter, not harder.
Enjoy the show! And be sure to send me your comments, tho
The Go-To Physio: Members Spotlight - “How I Increased My Patient Numbers x5”
In this week’s episode, Leon shares his journey through the mentorship and how he grew his practice from 5-6 patients per week, to up to 30 patients a week at busy periods.
I’m very proud of Leon’s journey and his success over the past few months.
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The Go-To Physio: 'The 6 Principles Of Deliberate Practice For Every Rehab Exercise'
In today’s episode I share the 6 principles I ensure all of my rehab exercises adhere to. Sticking to these 6 principles has helped me get some really good results quickly in high stress situations (such as world cup final week!).
Listen to the podcast to hear about the 6 principles and let me know your thoughts!
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The Go-To Physio: 'The Importance Of The Fingertips To Rotator Cuff Exercises'
I don’t tend to use a lot of open chain exercises in my upper limb rehab these days, but I think that even if you use them to good effect, a lot of therapists are missing a trick when coaching these.
Listen to the podcast to find out how I would coach these exercises to get the maximal benefit out of them with my clients.
Enjoy the show! And be sure to send me your comments, thoughts, and question
The Go-To Physio: 'Nordics with Foot Pressures'
This week’s podcast is all about nordic curls. There’s a few tweaks to this exercise that I feel are essential to get the most out of them clinically, which I discuss on the podcast.
For more information see thegotophysio.com/blog where I’ve posted a video of how I cue the exercise!
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The Go-To Physio: 'The Importance of the Penultimate Step in Deceleration'
I dedicate a whole module on my mentorship to deceleration. I feel it really is that important. But there are a few things that are extremely important to include in any deceleration drill to be successful.
Listen to this week's podcast to find out my top tips for successful deceleration.
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The Go-To Physio: 'The One Thing I Want All My Athletes To Do When Deadlifting'
In this week's podcast, we digest the importance of using midfoot pressure when deadlifting, as well as discussing the pros and cons of different techniques used when coaching athletes.
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The Go-To Physio: 'Feeling Rushed in Sessions & the Power of a Step by Step System'
Do you feel rushed in your treatment sessions? Do you feel like you need another 10 minutes to just ‘do one more thing’, eventually running over into the next session…
In this week's episode I share how I avoid this problem in my treatment sessions, and how my step by step system ensures that I never ever feel rushed.
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The Go-To Physio: 'Effective Explanation For Complete Patient Adherence & Buy In'
In the latest episode I share the number one thing I’ve implemented in my clinic and in progressional sport over the past two years. Nailing this one thing has made a massive difference in my clinic - minimising drop offs, maximising patient adherence and buy-in, and ultimately maximising patient results.
Enjoy the show! And be sure to send me your comments, thoughts, and questions to Dave@thegoto
The Go-To Physio: 'The Importance Of Diaphragm & Ribcage Mobility For Low Back, Groin And Hip Patients'
Over the last few years I’ve spent a lot of time researching and understanding the importance of the diaphragm and ribcage mobility. This is so important, and it’s a big part of my treatment focus in a lot of cases.
In this podcast I share with you my understanding of the diaphragm and ribcage mobility and why it’s so important for low back, groin, and hip patients.
Enjoy the show! And be sure to
The Go-To Physio: 'Terminal Knee Extension Exercises - Are These A Good Idea?'
In Episode 7 we talk all about terminal knee extension exercises. These are commonplace in many rehab programs, especially post-op, but are there better alternatives?
Tune in to hear how I modify these exercises to get quicker, longer lasting results with my athlete’s.
Enjoy the show! And be sure to send me your comments, thoughts, and questions to Dave@thegotophysio.com
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The Go-To Physio: 'How To Design A Treatment Plan After The Initial Assessment'
Designing treatment plans should be our bread and butter, but in my experience of mentoring 100s of other therapists, many are lacking direction in their treatments. Each session follows the next with no real plan in place to link them all together.
In this week's episode, I share with you how I design my treatment plans. This system has helped me get some excellent results, and build a 5 treatmen
The Go-To Physio: 'The One Formula You Need To Know To Improve Patient Buy-in, Adherence And Reduce Drop-offs And Cancellations'
In this week's episode, I share with you a formula that really resonates with my treatment approach.
This formula is the reason why I place so much emphasis on effective explanation in the very first session.
It’s also why I continually come back to the treatment plan with the patient at the end of each session so that expectations are met.
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The Go-To Physio: 'The Single Leg Bridge Clinical Test For Hamstring Load Tolerance'
Following on from episode 3, in this episode of The Go-To Physio, I share with you a test that I use all the time in the clinic to assess hamstring load tolerance. If you’ve listened to episode 3, you’ll know how important the hamstring is for glute function, so this test is very useful to me to ensure my athlete’s and patient’s are safe to return to sprinting, running, and lifting.
This tes
The Go-To Physio: 'The Glutes are only as good as the hamstrings and gastroc allows it to be'
In episode 3 I make a confession - I used to prescribe glute exercises for everything! As I began to gain more experience, I had to deal with some really tricky injuries with a number of elite players at various professional clubs that I was working with, so I had to gain a deeper understanding of how the glute actually works in function.
In this episode I share with you my understanding of
The Go-To Physio: 'Understanding The Patient's Story And Making Sense of The Objective Assessment'
In episode 2 of The Go-To Physio, I break down how to make sense of the objective assessment and being able to link it to the patient’s story. Doing this successfully is what allows me to be successful at steps one and two of my business growth plan (which I discussed in detail on episode 1).
Unless the therapist is clear on the problem and the solution they have no hope of being able to exp
The Go-To Physio: 'My Business Growth Plan'
In this very first episode of The Go-To Physio, I will be revealing my EXACT 7 step business growth plan of how I MAXIMISED my clinical skills to build a profitable private practice.
Following these steps allowed me to build my clinic from a small dingy treatment room above a running shop to now owning a 5 treatment room clinic and having 12 staff run the business without me being there.
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