Meet the team at Wild Physio Fitness

Meet the team at Wild Physio Fitness

At Wild Physio Fitness, we’re lucky to have a team with backgrounds across physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, exercise science, personal training and dietetics.   Whether you’re recovering from an injury, building strength, returning to sport,...
Knee Osteoarthritis: Beyond ‘Bone on Bone’

Knee Osteoarthritis: Beyond ‘Bone on Bone’

Knee osteoarthritis is often described as ‘bone on bone’, but that phrase can make the knee sound fragile and surgery feel inevitable. The good news is that knee OA can often be managed with the...
ACL Surgery Recovery: Week by Week

ACL Surgery Recovery: Week by Week

Recovering from ACL surgery can feel confusing, especially when every timeline seems different. This guide explains a realistic week-by-week ACL rehab timeline, including early recovery goals, strength and running milestones, return-to-sport considerations, and why good...
Meniscus Tears: Surgery or Physiotherapy First?

Meniscus Tears: Surgery or Physiotherapy First?

Been told you have a meniscus tear and wondering whether you need surgery? The answer is not always straightforward. Some meniscus tears respond well to physiotherapy, while others may need a surgical opinion sooner. The...
The benefits of exercise for bone health

The benefits of exercise for bone health

Many people think osteoporosis is just a normal part of ageing. While our bones do change over time, osteoporosis isn’t something we simply have to accept. Staying active and exercising regularly is one of the...
Small changes that may help you live longer and healthier

Small changes that may help you live longer and healthier

Could a few extra minutes of sleep, movement and better nutrition each day help you live longer and healthier? A recent study suggests small combined changes may add up – without needing to overhaul your...
How important is the "Mind-Muscle Connection"?

How important is the "Mind-Muscle Connection"?

The concept of the mind–muscle connection (MMC) has become deeply ingrained in both strength training and rehabilitation. Many people believe that unless they can consciously "feel" a muscle working, the exercise isn't effective. But does the...
Hamstring Strain: Grades, Recovery and Prevention

Hamstring Strain: Grades, Recovery and Prevention

Learn how hamstring strains are graded, what early treatment should involve, and why rehab should be based on your symptoms, strength and return-to-sport goals – not time alone. This article explains how physiotherapy can help...
Rest Periods During Exercise: Why Longer Isn't Lazier

Rest Periods During Exercise: Why Longer Isn't Lazier

In many fitness environments, there is a tendency to equate shorter rest periods with harder work. While shorter rests may increase cardiovascular demand and leave you feeling more fatigued, they are not necessarily better for...