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As physio practice educators, we want our physio students to do their best on clinical placements. However, there's so much knowledge and what seems like so little time to pass it on! Interestingly, we often see the same mistakes around preparation, timekeeping, lack of understanding of the setting and unfamiliarity with the clinical environment. If you're looking to avoid some common pitfalls, you've come to the right place.

What is a 'treatment toolbox'? Depending on where you studied physiotherapy, this may or may not be a familiar term - a quick web search provided mixed results! If the term is new to you, a physio's treatment toolbox is not really about physical equipment - goniometer anyone? The term relates to our personal skills, knowledge and experience that we utilise when it comes to treatments. What are the benefits? Whilst it can be easy to fall into a routine of using a few preferred