Practice Foundations
Essential Short Courses for New Graduate Physiotherapists from expert Physio Academy mentors.
Cost: $150 NZD (SAVE $70 NZD!)
Access: 12 Months
Essential skills for the early career physiotherapist. Learn while you work with our series of short micro-learning modules.
Courses included in the bundle (great value!).
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Interactive clinical reasoning session. Join our experienced physiotherapists who guide you through a real-life case study to help you identify those critical red flag presentations of potentially serious pathology.
$30
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A series of short videos showing how to perform and interpret key shoulder assessment tests including their diagnostic accuracy.
$50
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Find out when onward referral is needed and learn a simple method of summarising patient information to produce a professional and concise medical referral letter.
$20
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Learn about the common causes of overwhelm and burnout in clinical practice, how to recognise the signs and find out what strategies can help you manage your workload to avoid burnout.
$20
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Learn about the unique professional challenges in sports physiotherapy, the role of the physiotherapist in sport, sexual boundaries and how to safeguard against breaches of boundaries in the sports setting.
$20
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Ben Ardagh and Anne Wilson will show you how to maximise patient engagement in rehabilitation by setting person-centered goals, managing expectations and getting them on board with their rehabilitation.
$30
Our most popular topics to help you keep yourself and your patients safe, build effective therapeutic relationships, improve your communication and your confidence! You'll cover:
Red flags - how to identify and action red flags.
Master the subjective examination
Developing an effective treatment plan
Informed consent and shared decision-making
How to communicate when you are uncertain.
Communicating important information to the patient
Managing your own workload to avoid burnout
Professional boundaries when working with sports teams - what to watch out for.
and LOTS more!...
FREE | Access: 12 months | Starting a career in physiotherapy can be daunting. Find out what is (and isn’t) expected of new graduate physiotherapists, how to navigate the ‘learning curve’ to build proficiency over time and enjoy the journey!
Free
Your Essential 1-page guide to Rotator Cuff Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Beginner.
Free
Access: 12 months| Designed for physiotherapists who have graduated recently or are starting to learn management of back pain patients. You will learn practical hands-on assessment & management that goes beyond international guideline principles.
$160
Join our community of physiotherapists and get FREE access to shoulder webinars, 50% off shoulder courses, access to latest research evidence, live Q&As, clinical resources and more.
$10 / month with 7 day free trial
Ben Ardagh – Ben is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist working in private practice and high-performance sport, with expertise in rehabilitation, complex injuries, and performance optimisation. He is passionate about learning and helping new graduates improve their practice.
Dr Angela Cadogan – Angela is a NZ Physiotherapy Specialist with a Ph.D. in Musculoskeletal Diagnostics, specialising in shoulder pain. She runs a private practice, works with Canterbury District Health Board, and teaches shoulder management courses.
Margaret Campbell – Margaret, a 1991 AUT graduate, has worked internationally and has 15 years of teaching experience. Her research focuses on the McKenzie Approach and health professional education. She is a Professional Practice Fellow at Otago and an instructor for the McKenzie Institute.
Ciaran Regan – Ciaran is a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with training from AUT, specialising in motor learning and neurological assessment. He teaches workshops and has a strong interest in strength, conditioning, and neurological injuries.
Anne Wilson – Anne is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist with experience working with sports teams and athletes. She specialises in gym rehabilitation for chronic pain and athletes. Passionate about exercise, she aims to elevate physiotherapy skills and support new graduates in problem-solving, decision-making, and client management.