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Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
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 accreditation's 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
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohan | 01/23/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Wow, this information is really so useful ..... |
| Susan | 11/13/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for such a thorough answer including ..... |
| Angie | 10/17/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much! That's probably the ..... |
| Andre | 10/07/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Brad, Good advice! PS - I ..... |
| Aj | 10/02/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
2012-02-07 range of knee motion after take off brace:
Hi Smila, Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Here's a few suggestions for improving the flexibility around you knee. Firstly, work on strength
2012-01-20 Flexibility and weak knees:
Hi Rohan, Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Here's a few suggestions for improving your flexibility. And no, cartilage won't turn to bone so
2011-12-20 What happens when a muscle is stretched?:
Hi Stephen, Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Here's a brief exert from the Anatomy of Stretching, titled: What happens when a muscle is stretched?
2011-11-09 Does extreme flexibility lead to joint instability?:
Hi Susan, Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. To answer your question: Yes, excessive stretching can cause joint instability. Stretching should
2011-10-28 Lower Back stretches:
Hi Rob, Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Here's a few suggestions.... Try to do as many different stretches as you can for all the muscle
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