This channel brings you a range of helpful videos covering everything that an inquisitive and proactive Physiotherapy student might need including tips and advice from my experiences as a physio student. I regularly invite expert clinicians and practice educators to bring you current and relevant advice from those that really know. The channel is for you so if you have a subject you want covered, let me know.
I graduated in 2020 with a 1st class BSc Hons in Physiotherapy from the University of Plymouth. Throughout my degree and beyond I have remained passionate about our profession!
At university, I was a CSP rep, Chair of the South West and Wales CSP Student Group and a member of the CSP Student Representative Group.
I have since become a core member of the CSP South West Regional Network.
In my spare time, I love running and I'm the Head Coach at Tavistock Athletic Club.
I also run a small private physio clinic in the evenings and weekends.
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Thank you for the video! I'm having my placement soon and this is very helpful :)
I've heard Tom many times in different podcasts. Needless to say that I have enjoyed each one of them. His wisdom on the topic and the simplicity of his narrative are both superb! This is no exception, however, you James, were able to get his knowledge to flourish in a very particular but efficient manner this time. Congrats to both, This is a pearl filled with amazing info!!!
Hi James, I am interested in applying for a band 5 post. I would appreciate the word document. Thank you
These words are so encouraging, I'm just finishing uni and i feel i know nothing.
Great job James 👍🏻😀👏thank you for doing amazing stuff 👍🏻
Thank you ☺️
physiotreasure.blogspot.com/ As a physio I have created this blog for students and professionals to get free access to the Physiotherapy books, go through it.
Thanks for this James, I'm about to start my pre-registration course on September this year and thus is really really helpful. Thanks for making such good content. It really helps other young physios!
No problem at all! Is there anything else you think would be useful? I’m looking for more video ideas 💡
@@JamesArmstrongPhysio I would love to see a video on how to open your own physio clinic? the advantage and disadvantages of going for that route? Or what further training you can receive to expand your physiotherapy skills? Perhaps as well a video on when you know that you're ready to open your own clinic? Hope that helps!
Anyone help in filling NHS application
Hello. Please could you send me your tips. Many Thanks
I’ve had CES since suffering a traumatic accident in 1982. This dude is spot on with everything he has to say about CES. I was also diagnosed with arachnoiditis in 2014. Both are very rare diseases/conditions so I guess I won the medical diagnosis lottery for rare issues. Lucky me! Despite it all, I’ve managed to have a well lived life, though it’s getting tougher now that I’m in my 60’s.
How do you deal with the pain? I had total nerve compression at L4-5 and doc said it’s permanent nerve damage, sciatica in the legs. The burning becomes unbearable at times. I have morphine, oxycodone and adderall to try to help my quality of life but sometimes it’s just not enough.
@@greg9069 it’s a daily battle. I’ve been in daily pain since I was 20, I’m now 61! I’ve had nearly every pill under the sun and none of them help my pain. Though my pain is constant, it’s an ebb and flow with severity. I have weekly flair ups, like today, where I didn’t sleep at all and I’m going in pure adrenaline. What I’ve come to realize, is that when I was on the medication my pain was worse, because I would go through micro withdrawals between doses. The withdrawals were causing me more pain than my disease. I exercise, as much as I can, ride my bike, lift weights, and walk with my forearm crutches. The endorphins are the best medicine I’ve discovered and it’s all natural. When I’m in my worst pain is when I beat down and just take it! I know from years of experience that my worst pain won’t be at its worst forever. I just have to grin and bear it for as long as it lasts. My method isn’t for everybody, because pain is such a personal subject. The 1-10 pain scale doesn’t apply for one and all. I’m happy to help in anyway I can. Look me up on Instagram @splovelace. I’ve been posting more motivational stuff lately. Would welcome the chance to help you find some relief.
I need tips document
I had CES surgery September 2022. I've gotten all the feeling back in my right foot and leg and my left foot has gotten a lot better but still have some numb spots. The back of my left leg is still numb but I'm getting feeling back in certain areas. My saddle area has gotten all its feeling back but my butt area is still has no feeling. Still pretty numb in the genital area but it's coming back. When my Dr. Said it could be a few years, I see that he's correct.
Can sciatica turn into cauda equina? Or they affect different parts of the disk?
more like bladder part
Brilliant! I was interviewed yesterday by Plymouth trust where there was assessment part as well, unfortunately it wasn't gone well. To be honest I wasn't well prepared for it because I wasn't about practical exam. I wish I could have watched it earlier, it was same interview you're talking about ABG's and quite memorable information about respiratory part. I traveled all the way from Manchester to get this surprise.
Hi, great video, I'm from the northeast of England too! I had Cauda equina June 2022, I was left after a positive MRI revealed it, they failed to send me anywhere and my positive results left on a pile. I eventually had to call an ambulance as I became incontinent. I had the surgery urgently, then 2 weeks later it happened again. It was my S1 L5 but my discs L4 and L3 have prolapsed too. The second surgery was much worse. The nerve pain for me now is especially in my hips, knees and I have awful burning thighs. Buzzing in my left foot constantly, numbness in my right foot and still have numbness in my saddle area. I only had two physio sessions then they discharged me 😢 What I want to ask and what is the most annoying symptom currently is the muscle fasciculations that started march last year and haven't left me, they are 24/7, much worse in my right leg (the leg that has been most effected from cauda equina) I'm getting them all over my body and only started after the surgery. I also get bigger body jerks too along with severe cramps. I've had no doctor explain to me why I'm getting these fasciculations and what is causing it. It definitely feels nerve related. I don't get any break from it now, as I'm typing this my muscles are twitching 😞
I hope God heals your pain, can I ask you if you are able to walk and have a normal bladder function post op?
As a person who had surgery for Cauda Equina Syndrome in 2017 I am finding this fascinating (and I’m only about 15min in)
I am interested
I am interested
thank u
Wonderful to learn the language. Thank you! We have worked to create models to help professionals communicate the language of these terms.
This is great!!! 👌 Such simple explanations. Thank you
That's interesting
Is the application closed?or where can I get the link ?
I never knew b5 jobs would be so competitive, i have been applying for 11 months with no luck
Can I study physiotherapy in master degree after bsc anatomy
I am hcpc registered physiotherapist based in India, looking forward to have few placement experience in Uk. Will that be possible for me?
Hi James. I wanted to ask your opinion on something. I’m going to be starting as a Band 3 Physiotherapy Support worker in Scotland. I’m an ambulance technician at the moment so have no direct physio experience. Just wondered about what you’d recommend to prepare. There will be internal training and there will be competency frameworks that have to be met before delegation of cases etc but thought you may have worked with some Similar people in your time and maybe what you’d like to see from someone in that role supporting you? Great content btw!
Hi, I’d say that you will have so much transferable skills! You’ll be able to impart a lot of your knowledge in the team as well as learning lots yourself. Your lack of Physio experience is not at all an issue. You’ll be essentially getting people moving again with the support of the qualified Physiotherapists.
This is really really helpful. Thank you
Please at which band is Diploma in physiotherapy?
Hi , i am an egyptian physiotherapist applying for rotational post at the NHS,one of the essential person specifications ,was broad experience as student placement, I detailed that i rotated on a 2 month basis across the different disciplines of msk, pediatric, icu and internal, gynacological and obstetrics,neurology,burn and surgery , would that be a sufficient answer with examples or not?? Thanks
Hi James, I have applied for b-3 physio assistant job however, I did bachelor's in physiotherapy. I got 2 physio assistant job interview in NHS. But unfortunately, couldn't clear. I took feedback from them. They told my positive side- confident, friendly, smart and most of answer I questioned was good but 2-3 questions I couldn't attempt well. Could you give me advice please?
Do we need to be in shape or can we get in shape during the program?
In what context are you referring to?
@@JamesArmstrongPhysio Interms of being physically in shape...
Nice tips Thank you so much But how shall we prioritize the patients? If we have 5 patients as you said in your video. Any example? Please
It could be a million different things. As an example… Who are you going to see first and what’s your clinical reasoning? - Patient needing Physio assessment for discharge. - Deteriorating chest patient on 15L NRB - Day 1 THR who’s not been seen by Physio - Patient who has an exacerbation of COPD maintaining sats but not able to clear secretions. - Nurses call as patient needs to get out of bed.
MSK placement starts Monday and I’m very nervous and anxious. This has been very helpful and reassuring to watch - thanks James!
Have an amazing time. Enjoy it and take all the opportunities that come your way.
Very informative video, thanx! What are the benefits of CPD certification? Is it mandatory for a physiotherapist to work in 🇬🇧?
CPD doesn’t need to be certificated. It far more important to have documented what you learnt and who it’s helped develop your practice.
@@JamesArmstrongPhysio thanx for replying
Just wanted to ask you that during chest physiotherapy session, yankeur suction,guedel and suction catheters are to be inserted/used by band 5,6 or 7physiotherapists(to clear oral secretions and stimulate cough)or they don’t fall under physiotherapist’s duty and done by a nurse? Are therapists only responsible for chest physiotherapy such as percussion or any other treatment is also required?
They usually do fall into a Physiotherapist scope for practice. You would usually get signed off on those competencies first though.
Hello, will you be uploading more content from the Games?
Sir anatomy book is national or international level
International
Thank you , it was helpful. I have 5 years of experience in physio in Iran. After HCPC registration, can I apply for band 6? Or just 5?
You would need to contact the NHS trust that you’re applying to. If you get HCPC registered then I don’t see why you couldn’t apply for a band 6 but worth checking. Best of luck
thanks but sir, for gaining experience should i enroll in NABH hospital only or could I even enroll in a petty clinic.??? from India thank you
My recommendation is an NHS hospital. But people do have varying opinions on this.
Hey, do you have any tips on finding a elective placement
My advice would be speak to your university and then use twitter. Ask and don't be afraid to email and reach out to areas that interest you.
Hello sir plz guide for UK , I am not getting any guidance from anywhere. I have completed my masters in India, i want to get into jon in UK
Hi I’m afraid it’s not something I have any knowledge on. The best thing to do is to contact the NHS trust you wish to work at.
@@JamesArmstrongPhysio Hello sir I hope you are doing well , I have done master of physiotherapy in neurology from india , I have no clinical experience and I am willing to be physio in UK, And I have two options either enroll in msc course in uk university then after that go for HCPC and NHS interview it will be easier or I have to start HCPC registration process, plz suggest which one is better way to get job in UK
I’m afraid this isn’t something I have experience of so I can offer any advice.
Do you have book recs for exercise prescription and manual therapy?
Would be super helpful if you can send the info sheet with tips!
www.jamesarmstrongphysio.com/applying-for-physio-jobs
First time on this channel,very interesting and informative.cheers.
Glad it’s been of use. 😊
Start 3rd year at plymouth in September and got my first Msk placement coming up. Thanks for the tips.
Fantastic! Where are you going for your MSK placement?
@@JamesArmstrongPhysio I have Camborne and Redruth. Pretty busy I hear.
@@jamiebestminiatures busy is good as you’ll get more experience. Just remember to not fear making mistakes or not knowing. It’s what you’re there for and it won’t change when you’re a band 6, 7 or 8! Enjoy it and ask lot of questions
Thank you for the insight, really looking forward to the content! What's the best route to take to work with athletes and in sports after finishing the degree? Is it realistic?
Thanks Daniel. So there are many different ways to get into it but it’s usually a case of finding a sport that you know and understand quite well then approach local team to offer support. I’ve been involved in athletics as a coach for over decade before I was even a Physio and played rugby when I was younger. I was actually quite lucky as I was approached by a rugby team to work for them but that’s not the norm. I’d say get in touch with some local clubs and just get involved 👍
Ooo a few members of my cohort are being physiotherapists for the commonwealth games.
Amazing! :)
@@JamesArmstrongPhysio they're loving the opportunity
I bet! It will be a superb experience.
Thanks for this! Great to hear Khalids background
Incredibly helpful! Thank you and appreciate your support.
It’s s pleasure Ed. Thank you for commenting
I've just finished an access to higher education course, and I will be starting UNI in Sept for Physio. I'm 31, and had to re-do my GCSE's. Going back into education and having to learn and do presentations in a room full of hundreds of people scares the living day light out of me, and it was one reason it took me so long to become a Physio. Your videos are putting me at ease so much, and I love watching them. Any tips on presentations? How were yours? :) Thankssss so much.
Thank you Charlene. This great to hear. I wish you the very best of luck. Presentations: Be passionate about what you’re presenting. If you’re interested in it that will come out. Know the content and don’t rely 100% on cue cards. Keep slides simple and uncluttered. Use images and videos to keep the slides interesting. Smile! Dress smart. Practice Practice Practice Practice
@@JamesArmstrongPhysio Thank you for your tips. :) :)