Wild Physio Podcast

Episod

• #80 Prof. Bill Walter: THR & Hip Resurfacing 20.03.2026 44min

  Today I welcome Professor Bill Walter, a specialist hip and knee surgeon with over 20 years of experience and thousands of joint replacements to his name. In this episode, we dive deep into total hip replacement—cutting through common myths, misconceptions, and key decision points for patients and clinicians alike. Bill shares his insights on THR surgical approaches (anterior vs. posterior), implant choices, and why hip resurfacing is an option for some patients.  We also cover: Whether imaging findings should dictate the timing of surgery Why some patients wait too long for a hip replacement Returning to running and sport after THR and hip resurfacing The role of weight management before surgery Whether a "gold standard" prosthesis or surgical approach really exists Post-operative precautions—how strict do we need to be? Long-term outcomes, including implant longevity at 20+ years Dislocation risk: hip resurfacing vs total hip replacement A practical, evidence-based conversation packed with clinical insights for anyone managing hip pain, considering surgery, or working in rehab. https://billwalter.com.au/
• #79 How Weekends Can Stall Fat Loss 05.03.2026 33min

  Today we break down why your weekly calorie intake matters more than obsessing over daily numbers. We dive into how weekend diet choices can quietly stall fat loss, how to plan ahead and "bank" calories for events or nights out, and how to stay consistent without feeling restricted. If you're training hard but not seeing results, this episode will help you tighten up your nutrition without sacrificing your social life.
• #78 Supplements 21.02.2026 50min

  Today we discuss supplements including protein powder, creatine, caffeine, fish oil, vitamin D3, magnesium, beta-alanine, citrulline malate, BCAAs and much more. 
• #77 The Secret To Weight Loss 23.01.2026 33min

  Today we discuss how to lose weight, what contributes to your total daily energy expenditure, how to modify your lifestyle to increase your non-exercise activity thermogenesis and much more. 
• #76 Goal Setting and New Year's Resolutions 15.01.2026 34min

  Today we discuss how to set realistic and sustainable goals, how to reduce decision fatigue, how long it takes to build a habit, what goal setting resources we use and much more.
• #75 Exercise Selection 09.12.2025 34min

  Today we discuss exercise selection, EMG muscle activation studies, mind muscle connection and much more. 
• #74 How To Deal With Hunger 17.11.2025 40min

  Today we discuss the difference between hunger and cravings, how to deal with hunger, time restricted feeding and much more.
• #73 Strength Training Optimisation & Granola Taste Testing 07.11.2025 51min

  Today we discuss the new podcast format, strength training principles, how to optimise your strength training and we even perform a live taste testing of a new, high protein granola.
• #72 Processed vs. Unprocessed Food 25.10.2025 37min

  Today I welcome back Charlie Abra who is an accredited practising Dietitian at Wild Physio Fitness. Today we discuss if you should avoid processed food, how you can use processed food to fuel for sport, how food companies use marketing to make products sound healthier and much more.
• #71 Charlie Abra: Navigating Nutrition Online 22.05.2025 31min

  Today I welcome back Charlie Abra who is an accredited practising Dietitian at Wild Physio Fitness. Today we discuss how to navigate nutrition information online, if you need to detox, if weight gain in your 40's and 50's is inevitable, if lifting weights makes you bulky and much more.
• #70 Longevity 02.05.2025 14min

  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!
• #69 Andrew Wild: My Journey 21.04.2025 34min

  Today Nick Hay interviews Andrew Wild about his life, why he chose to pursue Physiotherapy as a career, his sporting life and much more. 
• #68 Charlie Abra: Nutrition Myths Debunked 1.0 04.04.2025 43min

  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.
• #67 Pilates Doesn't Build a Considerable Amount of Muscle 13.03.2025 8min

  Today I discuss why Pilates won't build a considerable amount of muscle mass compared to strength training with weights.
• #66 Eamon Bailie: Simple Rehab Solutions 11.12.2024 45min

  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.
• #65 Nick Flood: Snow Sports & Working in Japan 30.09.2024 1j 4min

  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. 
• #64 Ice Baths 05.03.2024 9min

  Today I discuss if ice baths help recovery, improve blood pressure, increase pain tolerance, improve fat loss and boost your immune response.
• #63 Dr. Tom Cross: Cross Bracing Protocol for ACL Injuries 2.0 16.02.2024 1j 8min

  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/
• #62 Static Stretching & Foam Rolling 08.02.2024 10min

  The individual podcasts are returning. I'll be breaking down exercise, nutrition and health topics. Today I discuss static stretching and foam rolling. 
• #61 Alexis Léveillé: The Future of Physiotherapy 29.12.2023 51min

  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