Wild Physio Podcast

Today I breakdown what you should do to live a long and healthy life. I introduce the six pillars of longevity without bias and any BS!

Today Nick Hay interviews Andrew Wild about his life, why he chose to pursue Physiotherapy as a career, his sporting life and much more. 

Today I welcome Charlie Abra who is an accredited practising Dietitian at Wild Physio Fitness. Today we discuss if protein quality matters, if supplements should be a priority, if you should cut carbohydrates to lose weight, if sleep helps with fat loss, if seed oils are toxic and much more.

Today I discuss why Pilates won't build a considerable amount of muscle mass compared to strength training with weights.

Today I welcome Eamon Bailie who is an Exercise Physiologist based in Sydney. We discuss overcomplicating rehabilitation, simple exercises, not always needing to give people exercises for an injury, simple testing, how to continue learning when you're a busy clinician and much more.

Today I welcome Nick Flood who has been working as a physio for over 11 years and has four ski seasons of experience working in Japan. His favourite joint to treat is the knee due to the sheer amount of these injuries he has seen on the slopes. We discuss what it's like working in Japan, the common injuries skiers and snowboarders deal with, ACL injuries, if you're at a greater risk of ACL injury skiing or snowboarding, the Cross Bracing Protocol and much more. 

Today I discuss if ice baths help recovery, improve blood pressure, increase pain tolerance, improve fat loss and boost your immune response.

Today I welcome back Dr. Tom Cross and Geoff Ford. We discuss the Cross Bracing Protocol (CBP), recent CBP research updates, how some ACL ruptures can heal using the CBP, the MRI classification system of ACL injuries that has been developed by Tom and his team, how to manage an acute ACL rupture, criticism of the CBP and Tom's response to this criticism and much more. https://healacl.com/

The individual podcasts are returning. I'll be breaking down exercise, nutrition and health topics. Today I discuss static stretching and foam rolling. 

Today I welcome back (in person) Alexis Léveillé who is a Physical Therapist based in Canada. We discuss the future of Physiotherapy, over-servicing clinicians, if Physio, Chiro, Osteo etc. should be merged into one university degree/profession and much more. Follow Alexis here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nobullshitphysio Instagram: @nobullshitphysio CurvHealth Link (to get $50 off a Telehealth platform): https://www.curvhealth.com/referral?provider=Alexis%20Leveille

Today I welcome Jason Agosta who is a podiatrist & podcaster based in Melbourne. Jason has previously worked in media and currently hosts two podcasts, ‘The Champion Within' and ‘Simply the Best…Podiatry'. Today's podcast organically turned into a joint podcast, where Jason reversed the roles and interviewed me. We discuss his journey, running technique, running shoes, orthotics, why I became a Physio, my struggles after retiring from football due to concussion and much more.

Today I welcome Hayden Egerton who is an Exercise Physiologist and founder of Resilience Rehab and Performance. We discuss if stretching, cupping, massage and acupuncture are a waste of time, how to hit a golf ball further, what pain is, how to manage and cope with pain, if you should use ice and ice baths and much more.

Today I welcome back Dr. Tom Cross who has practised sports medicine since 1997 and featured on the Wild Physio Podcast last year with his father, Dr. Merv Cross. Today we discuss the revolutionary Cross Bracing Protocol for ACL injuries. This protocol was pioneered by Tom and his father Merv, and it has yielded a research study that was published last week in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. We discuss the Cross Bracing Protocol, how some ACL ruptures can heal using the Cross Bracing Protocol, the MRI classification system of ACL injuries that has been developed by Tom and his team, how to manage an acute ACL rupture, tips for patients undertaking the Cross Bracing Protocol and much more.

Today I welcome Ryan Hebron who is an Exercise Physiologist and semi-professional AFL player with the GWS Giants. Ryan is currently teaching Exercise Physiology and Exercise & Sports Science students at the University of Sydney. We discuss what an Exercise Physiologist is, the difference between an Exercise Physiologist, PT and Physiotherapist is, career progression and professional development for an Exercise Physiologist and much more.

Today I welcome back Ellie Pashley who is a Physiotherapist and marathon runner who represented Australia at the Tokyo (2020) Olympics in 2021. We discuss if running is safe during pregnancy, if you should strength train during pregnancy, when to start running postpartum and much more.

Today I welcome Tanner Bishop who is a certified strength and conditioning specialist from Canada. He has degrees in business and kinesiology and is currently completing a Masters in Physiotherapy. We discuss his journey, the lumbar spine flexion debate, the differences in hypertrophy and strength training principles, how to gain muscle and weight, how to lose weight and much more.

Today I welcome Oliver Crossley who is a Physiotherapist, Yoga Educator, and long-term Ashtanga Yoga and Zen Buddhist practitioner. We discuss what Yoga is and isn't, how to integrate Yoga into physio practice, what mindfulness is, what pain and persistent pain is, how to manage persistent pain and much more.

Today I welcome Geoff Ford who is a Physiotherapist from the Sunshine Coast, Australia. We discuss if too many people have ACL surgery for an ACL rupture, if some ACL ruptures can heal without surgery, why ACL surgery does not reduce the chance of further knee damage compared with non-surgical management of an ACL rupture, why ACL surgery does not reduce the incidence or severity of osteoarthritis compared with non-surgical management of an ACL rupture and much more. 

Today I welcome Dr. Allan Young who is an experienced and highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon specialising in shoulder surgery. When I mention shoulder dislocation below, I'm referring to a traumatic anterior glenohumeral dislocation. We discuss what a shoulder dislocation is, how to diagnose and manage a first-time shoulder dislocation, if you should use a sling after a first-time shoulder dislocation, the Latarjet surgical procedure and much more.

On this podcast, I spoke to physiotherapist Andrew Wild about his story to becoming a physio and strength and conditioning coach. We discussed how he moved away from a strongly passive focus towards providing more active interventions that people could then implement themselves away from the physio clinic. Andrew shared what a typical initial appointment is like at Wild Physio Fitness including the Wild Walk and Talk Method (patent pending). We discussed some common myths and misconceptions around back pain. Andrew also shared some great tips for those at uni and recent graduates.

Today I welcome Bart Tuohey who is a Physiotherapist at Phytness HealthCare in Wollongong. We discuss Bart's career, current trends in private practice, working as a NDIS Physiotherapist, how to market your business, how to manage staff as a business owner and much more.

Everything you thought you knew about back pain, posture and technique is wrong. (Or at least maybe a little misguided). Like any industry, there are great physios, and there are poor physios. I wanted to bring Andrew on to provide some insight, some perspective, and some practical take homes so you feel better equipped at knowing who to trust. We cover: - What's missing in physiotherapy education. - Why your core is not the problem. - How to address hamstring "tightness". - An updated perspective on posture. - Why your technique is probably OK. - The role of genetics in sport. - How to pick a physio. Please consider taking a couple of minutes to throw up a podcast review on your favourite platform. It really helps the show. Thanks for your support! LINKS: Wild Physio Fitness: https://wildphysiofitness.au Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganbody.c... Coaching and programs: https://www.veganbody.coach See ya in the next one plant friends!

Today I welcome Lachie Wilmot and Karl Goodman who are the co-owners of Athletes Authority. We discuss how you would begin a S&C career, if university degrees such as Exercise & Sport Science, Exercise Physiology and/or a Masters of S&C are important to further your career, S&C career progression with and without university, their revolutionary business and much more.

This week, Andrew Wild from Wild Physio Fitness joins Michael Dermansky to explore the different benefits of strength training and cardio training so you can make an informed decision around which is right for you. Andrew is a physiotherapist as well as a strength and conditioning coach who has merged the two fields to become a hybrid therapist. The discussion covers the many (surprising) benefits of strength training, and the recommended amount of strength training most people should do each week. Armed with this information, you'll be better equipped to develop an exercise program that harnesses the benefits of each type of training no matter what your life stage and style. You'll be able to overcome injury sooner, minimise the risk of future injury and illness, and get the most out of your body so you can live life to the fullest.

Today I welcome Alexis Léveillé and Dr. Jacob Templar for a roundtable discussion. We discuss injury risk while lifting weights, how lifting belts can help your strength gains, why movement screenings don't predict injury, unnecessary surgeries and much more. 

Today I welcome Dr. Kim Slater who is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. We discuss the mechanism of injury for high ankle sprains/syndesmosis injuries, imaging for syndesmosis injuries, screw vs. tightrope surgical techniques for syndesmosis injuries and much more.

Today I welcome Elisabetta Brigo who is a Physiotherapist from northern Italy. Elisabetta has recently started her PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences at Hasselt University in Belgium. We discuss why you can't prevent back pain by avoiding so called ‘incorrect postures', why there is no such thing as ‘correct' or ‘perfect' posture, why there is no spinal curvature that is strongly associated with pain, why we should not be afraid of butt wink and much more. FYI: the use of smartphones is poorly correlated with neck pain and disability! Elisabetta didn't hear that question correctly. 

Today I welcome Dr. James O'Sullivan who is an Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon from Newcastle, Australia. We discuss the mechanism of achilles tendon ruptures, how to treat achilles tendon ruptures, operative vs. non operative treatment of achilles tendon ruptures and much more.

Today I welcome Geoff Ford, Alexis Léveillé and Dr. Jacob Templar for a roundtable discussion. We discuss pain education, our experiences with pain and injuries, if you should perform mobility programs, ACL injuries, what you should hear from your therapist and much more. 

Today I welcome back Dr. Merv Cross who is an Orthopaedic surgeon, pioneer, researcher, author and former first grade rugby league player. Merv is the founder of North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine and The Stadium Clinic, Moore Park. I am also joined by Merv's son Dr. Tom Cross who is a Sports Physician who has worked with the Sydney Swans, Melbourne Storm and Cirque du Soleil to name a few. We discuss why arthroscopy was such a huge advancement in Orthopaedics, Merv's pioneering idea of performing bilateral total knee replacements, uncemented total knee replacements, his advice to young doctors and much more. 

Today I welcome back Dr. Merv Cross who is an Orthopaedic surgeon, pioneer, researcher, author and former first grade rugby league player. Merv is the founder of North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine and The Stadium Clinic, Moore Park. I am also joined by Merv's son Dr. Tom Cross who is a Sports Physician who has worked with the Sydney Swans, Melbourne Storm and Cirque du Soleil to name a few. We discuss the ACL, ACL injuries, ACL surgery, Tom's current research into non-operative bracing of ACL deficient patients and much more.

Today I welcome Dr. Merv Cross who is an Orthopaedic surgeon, pioneer, researcher, author and former first grade rugby league player. Merv is the founder of North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine and The Stadium Clinic, Moore Park. I am also joined by Merv's son Dr. Tom Cross who is a Sports Physician who has worked with the Sydney Swans, Melbourne Storm and Cirque du Soleil to name a few. We discuss Merv's life, his pioneering work as an Orthopaedic surgeon & researcher, developments in Orthopaedics and much more.

The Knowledge Exchange Podcast hosted Geoff Ford (Be Strong Physio) and Andrew Wild (Wild Physio Fitness) to discuss: Placement experiences at uni, and what needs to change Dealing with misinformation from other clinicians and colleagues Advice for new grads wanting to work in private practice How to respond to online BS Follow Geoff at - @bestrong.physio Follow Andrew at - @wildphysiofitness

Today I welcome back Shona Vertue who is a personal trainer, yoga teacher, Psychology student and the founder and owner of the Vertue Method. We discuss how to balance business/university/exercise/social media/social life/relationships etc, how to deal with online hate and bullies, how studying Psychology has helped her in other aspects of her life and much more.

Today I welcome Jared Powell who is a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist from the Gold Coast. Jared has a keen interest in the shoulder joint and is currently studying for a PhD in this area. We discuss why shoulder impingement isn't a legitimate clinical diagnosis, why subacromial decompression surgery is too common, if you should get your shoulder stronger if you have shoulder pain, how to manage an anterior shoulder dislocation, what exercises to use for shoulder pain and much more.

Today I welcome back Alexis Léveillé who is a Physical Therapist based in Canada. We discuss the ridiculous argument of orthopaedic cost of exercises, why you don't need to overcomplicate exercises and how we can improve future research and much more.

Today I welcome Alexis Léveillé who is a Physical Therapist based in Canada. We discuss how the SIJ doesn't move much if at all during movement of the body, why the SIJ doesn't go out of alignment without severe trauma, why therapists can't tell if the SIJ is out of place or symmetrical, why some people with back pain have stronger and more active core and back muscles than people without back pain due to muscle guarding, why therapist palpation skills are unreliable and not very accurate and much more. 

Today I welcome Michael Messina who is currently the Head Pathways Physiotherapist at the Wests Tigers. He has also recently opened Elite Edge Physiotherapy. We discuss if you need 2-3 years of work as a Physiotherapist before starting a Masters of Sports Physiotherapy, the sacrifices he has made to work in Sports Physiotherapy, should a Sports Physiotherapist also have ties to a private practice while working in sport and much more. 

Today I welcome Dan Burgos, Pat L'Huillier and Simon Parsons who are all Physiotherapist's in their first year of work. We discuss their journey, if universities prepare Physio's well enough for private practice, if universities focus on S&C and communication enough during the degree, what changes universities should make to the Physio degree, what advice they have for current Physio students and much more.

Today I welcome Bret "Glute Guy" Contreras and Aden "Glute Guru" Gazi to discuss all things glutes. We discuss training frequency, whether you should train to failure, overcomplicating lifting technique, lifting tempo, hip thrusts vs. squats for glute development and much more. 

Today I welcome back Justin Richardson who is a Physiotherapist and S&C coach from Athletes Authority. We discuss when an ACLR client should start running and change of direction, end stage ACLR rehabilitation, ACLR running and change of direction options, ACLR rehab testing and much more. 

Today I welcome Jill Cook & Ebonie Rio who are both physios and researchers, specialising in tendons. We discuss if tendon pathology heals, patella tendinopathy vs. patellofemoral pain, achilles mid portion vs. achilles peritendon pathology, whether you should perform plyos for a lower limb tendinopathy, whether PRP is an effective treatment for tendinopathy and much more.

Today I welcome Dr. Peter Malliaras who is a Physiotherapist and researcher specialising in tendinopathy. We discuss what a tendinopathy is, how to manage a tendinopathy, whether you should perform plyos for a lower limb tendinopathy, whether PRP is an effective treatment for tendinopathy and much more. 

Today I welcome Dr. Justin Roe and Dr. Tim Musgrove who are both orthopaedic surgeons specialising in ACL reconstructive surgery. We discuss surgery vs. no surgery for complete ACL tears, if a completely torn ACL has the ability to heal without surgery, whether artificial playing surfaces increase the likelihood of a complete ACL tear, whether a MRI can definitively tell if an ACL is completely torn or not and much more. 

Today I welcome Lachie Wilmot who is a S&C coach and co-owner of Athletes Authority. We discuss his plyometric continuum, how to program plyometrics, low amplitude jumps, how physio's and S&C coaches can work together and much more. 

Today I welcome Stephanie Brantz who is freelance television sport presenter, reporter, producer and commentator. Steph was a successful Naturopath and Personal trainer before starting her career in sport. We discuss her career, how to make it as a sports presenter, reporter and commentator, why she left the health industry, how women's sport can achieve pay equality and much more.  

Today I welcome Justin Richardson who is a Physiotherapist and S&C coach from Athletes Authority. We discuss operative vs. non-operative ACL management, ACL rehabilitation, end stage ACL rehabilitation, ACL rehab testing, knee extensions during ACL rehab and much more. 

Today I welcome Simon Jones who is a Physiotherapist (previously he was a Paramedic!) based in the UK. Simon has had such an interesting and long career and this is a must listen! Simon has worked in professional motorsport (including F1, endurance motorsport: e.g. Le Mans), rugby union, golf etc. We discuss his career, what a physio in motorsport does, his advice to young physio's, the quality of physio in professional sport, the changes in the physio industry he has seen and much more. 

Today I welcome back Dan Minnicks who is a Sports Performance Coach from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We discuss why people stop training like athletes, why they should NOT stop training like athletes, why agility ladders are a gimmick and do NOT train speed or agility and much more. 

Today I welcome Dr. Jacob Templar who is a Physical Therapist and Board Certified Orthopaedic Specialist based in the U.S.A. We discuss why disc degeneration is normal, why flexing your spine is ok, how you can have pain without tissue damage, why discs are NOT like jelly donuts, why there is no such thing as perfect posture, why non-specific manual therapy is just as effective as specific manual therapy and much more. 

Today I welcome Dr. Cameron Marshall who is a Canadian Sports Chiropractor and the founder of Complete Concussion Management Inc. We discuss concussion, concussion recovery and management, how headgear/helmets do NOT prevent concussion, whiplash, why neck strengthening exercises can NOT prevent concussion, CTE and much more.