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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronnie | 04/12/12 | 5 | 8 | 10 | Thanks Brad, I appreciate you looking into ..... |
| 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 ..... |
Recent Answers from Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
2012-05-04 What constitute as a static stretch?:
Hi Roy, Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. The person who wrote the above has no idea what they're talking about and I can understand why you
2012-04-16 leg cramp:
Hi Myron, Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. If it's not from a specific injury that she sustained, then the best form of treatment for a muscle
2012-04-11 Supine Groin Stretch and popping:
Hi Ronnie, Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. If there is no pain or discomfort associated with the procedure, then it's safe to say what you're
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
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