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. Make sure you've subscribed :)
I cant uplift my toes after Disk bulge, is it serious? I have sensation i can feel but cant uplift….i and have sensation in both legs like tingling and sometime burning sensation
Hlo sir m international student i don't have any work experience i want to come to uk for master in musculoskeletal physiotherapy can you pls help me to find some training session so that i learn more about the patient conditions
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!!!
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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!
@@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!
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 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.
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 😞
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.
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?
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.
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?
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
@@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
@@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 👍
