Q+A with Qualified Physiotherapists

In this weeks episode I ask Claire (@claire.physiolife) a trauma and orthopaedic physiotherapist and Becky (@thewellbeingphysio) an MSK physiotherapist your questions that were sent in on Instagram! They both discuss their physiotherapy journey as well as answer questions ranging from what they would tell their student self to what they look for in a student as a clinical educator!! DISCLAIMER: All matters discussed are personal opinions and experiences only. Instagram- @bella_physifit  Facebook/Twitter- @TphysioCast

In this weeks episode I am joined by James an MSK physiotherapist, Abbey a 3rd year student from The University of Winchester, Rob a 3rd year student from Sheffield Hallum University and Katy a 3rd year student from Brunel University of London. We discuss our tips and experiences of applying for band 5 Physiotherapy jobs including personal statement writing and interviews! + what employers are looking for! If you’re coming to the end of your degree and thinking about your next steps this episode is for you!!

The Student PhysioCast goes GLOBAL (Netherlands, Australia and Malaysia)!! In this weeks episode I am joined by Oisin (@oisinlally11) and Calum (@calumwhxte) who study physiotherapy at Fontys University of Applied Science in the Netherlands, Lawrence (@lawsofphysio) who studied at The University of Sydney and Justin (@physiotherapist_justinkong) who is currently studying in Malaysia! We discuss what lead them to studying physiotherapy, how their application system works to study physiotherapy and how their courses are structured!! I would definitely recommend if you are interested in studying overseas! DISCALAIMER: Confidentiality is maintained throughout as appropriate. All matters discussed are based on personal experiences only. Instagram- @bella_physifit , Twitter/Facebook- @Tphysiocast

In this weeks episode I am joined by Gillian ( @gill_optrehab ) a qualified OT and 1st year MSc physiotherapy student, Shay ( @shaygordon.fit ) a 2nd year student from the University of Birmingham, Georgia ( @georgiajones16 ) a 3rd year student from Manchester Metropolitan University, Rachel ( @rmhsportsmassage ) a 2nd year MSc student from Robert Gordon University and Aishwarya ( @aishwarya_c09 ) a 1st year MSc from King's College London. We discuss the similarities and differences between occupational therapy and physiotherapy, why this professional relationship is so important to have, and the importance of working within an MDT as a PT!! DISCLAIMER: Confidentiality is maintained throughout as appropriate. All points mentioned are based off personal experiences only.  Instagram: @bella_physifit Facebook/Twitter: @Tphysiocast

In this weeks episode I am joined by Loretta ( @loretacarron ) a 2nd year from The University of East Anglia, Ella (@_ellamitchell / @emitch_physio ) a 2nd year from St George's University of London, Izzie ( @Izziotherapie ) a 3rd year student from The University of Coventry and Carl ( @mskphysio101) a recent graduate from The University of East Anglia. We discuss the stereotypes that are associated with physiotherapy vs what physiotherapy actually is from our experience. We touch on how we decided physiotherapy was what we wanted to study at university, our current favourite areas and also some less known about specialities of physiotherapy including: Hippotherapy, Pelvic Health, Animal Physio and physio for patients with learning disabilities.  DISCLAIMER: Confidentiality is maintained throughout this recording where appropriate. All comments made are based on personal experiences only. Instagram- @bella_physifit, Facebook/Twitter- @Tphysiocast

In this week's episode I am joined by Laura ( @lauraphysiostudies ) a final year MSc from the University of Southampton, Emily ( @emilyhphysio ) a 1st year from the University of Brighton and Freya ( @studentphysiofrey ) a 1st year from the University of Plymouth. We discuss methods we have found effective to make notes during lectures as well as tips on being organised (a must for PT students lol), revision strategies and lastly assessment tips for essays, presentations and practical exams.  DISCLAIMER: All experiences discussed are personal and therefore you may not have the same experience. Confidentiality is maintained throughout as appropriate. Instagram- @bella_physifit, Twitter/ Facebook- @TphysioCast

In the 4th episode of The Student PhysioCast I am joined by Dominick ( @beyondrehab_ ) a 1st year MSc student from St George's University of London, Archie ( @archiejjames / @KCLphysio ) a final year MSc student from King's College London and Beth ( @bethhickman / @physio.beth ) a 1st year student from The University of Brighton. This episode is perfect for you- if you are thinking of studying physiotherapy in the near future. We discuss the good and the bad of our university application experiences and talk about all our tips for succeeding which we have learnt along the way and from also being interviewers ourselves whilst studying. Please feel free to message us if you have any questions- and best of luck :) DISCLAIMER: All matters addressed in this podcast are based on personal experiences and so you may not necessarily have the same experience. Confidentiality is maintained throughout this episode.  Instagram- @bella_physifit , Facebook/Twitter @TphysioCast

In this week's episode of The Student PhysioCast, I am joined by Lucy (@lucy_physiostudent) a 1st year student from the University of Winchester, Jordan (@Jhphysio_) a final year MSc student from Leeds Beckett University, Grace (@graceeelliot) a 3rd year student from Brunel University London and Jaanki (@Jaankikpatel) a 3rd year student from St George's University of London.  Like the majority of university students throughout the country us physio students have had to adapt to virtual learning- We discuss our experiences- positive and negative and also tips we have learned over the last 13 months! To graduate as a physiotherapist you must have 1000 hours of clinical experience and so of course COVID interrupted or cancelled many of our placements, which meant the traditional placement style had to adapt. With a shortage of placements and the rise in digitising healthcare- virtual placements are certainly a thing of the future. We discuss our virtual learning experiences and also share tips for students who are assigned to one. 

For the 2nd episode of The Student PhysioCast I am joined by Emma (@emmaphysio_) a 3rd year student from Uni of Brighton, Katherine (@physiobee_) a final year MSc from the Uni of Birmingham and Georgia (@studentphysiolife) a 3rd year from York St John University. We discuss what you should expect on placement. We give our advice to those students going out onto their first placements including do's and don'ts! As well as share some memorable and unexpected experiences!  DISCLAIMER: Everything discussed in this weeks episode is drawn from personal experiences alone- every students experiences differ.  Instagram: @Bella_physisfit  Twitter: @Tphysiocast

In this episode of The Student PhysioCast, I discuss (Isabella- 3rd year student) with my brother (Jamie- 1st year student) tips, tricks and advice I wish I knew in my first year of studying physiotherapy- to make your experience the best it can be! As a first year student I remember having so many questions about the course, placements and finding a house for second year etc, now I am at the end of my degree my brother asks me all his burning questions! Give this episode a listen if you are early on in your physio degree or if you are considering pursuing a career in physio!  Disclaimer: All things discussed are from personal experiences and therefore does not apply to all university or student experiences.  Socials: Instagram- @Bella_physifit, Twitter @Tphysiocast