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Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)

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Expertise

I'm more than happy to answer any questions relating to stretching and flexibility. Including how to use stretching to improve your athletic performance, prevent sports injury and aid in the recovery of sports injury.

Experience in the area

I'm an internationally recognized stretching and sports injury consultant with 20 years of practical experience in the health and fitness industry. And the founder of (The Stretching Institute).

Organizations

Sports Medicine Australia

Publications

I've written 5 books on stretching, flexibility and sports injury, including... The Stretching Handbook (ISBN: 978-0958109338), The Anatomy of Stretching (ISBN: 978-1556435966) and The Anatomy of Sports Injuries (ISBN: 978-1556436666). Plus, I've had numerous articles published at About.com, Athletes.com and BodyBuilding.com.

Education/Credentials

I'm a health science graduate of the University of New England, with post graduate accreditations in athletics, swimming and triathlon coaching. I've worked with elite level and world champion athletes and I lecture for Sports Medicine Australia on injury prevention.

Past/Present Clients

I've worked as assistant coach to Miles Stewart (World Champion Triathlete) and Mick Doohan (World 500cc Motorcycle Champion). Plus I've worked with countless other athletes from sports as diverse as roller-skating, squash, and cycling.

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.85
  • Clarity of Response 9.96
  • Timeliness 9.88
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 2
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 122
  • Volunteer Since 2008-03-17
  • Prestige Points 860

Recent Reviews from Users

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John11/12/0910101010thank you, this was helpfull
Donella11/10/0910101010Thank you so much this advice is .....
bud11/02/0910101010 
Lucian09/01/0910101010Thanks for the tip. Stretch is feeling .....
liz08/17/0910101010Thanks for such a quick response. Thanks .....

Recent Answers from Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)

2009-11-12 Stretching - very stiff, not flexible:

Hi John Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most effective forms of stretching for improving your flexibility quickly

2009-11-10 Stretching for muscle toning (upperlegs/thighs):

Hi Anna Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Muscle toning is best achieved through the use of strength type activities: weights, circuit training

2009-11-09 Stretching for back pain:

Hi Donella Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Your doctor is correct in saying that you will benefit from a conditioning program for your lower

2009-11-05 stretching program for whole body:

Hi Camron Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most effective forms of stretching for improving your flexibility quickly

2009-10-30 lower back/belly:

Hi Bud Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Without being able to physically consult with you I can't know for sure, but it sounds like you're

 

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