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Expert Profile: 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 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.

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Prestige Points: 420
Knowledge   9.93   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.93   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.86   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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0
Max Questions to be Asked
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2
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)
42
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User Comments
thanks alot for your response it realy helped me alot !!
(JiJi on 08/19/08)
Great job! Thanks!
(Greg on 07/24/08)
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Recent Answers from Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
2008-09-03  Ripped??? Hi Jessica Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Yes, it sounds like you've torn or strained some of the muscles, tendons or ligaments in the shoulder...
2008-08-23  shoulder squeeze Hi Husain, Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. I would suggest you perform the stretches whilst with your Physio so he can observe you, this way...
2008-08-22  Gymnastic and Workout Stretching Hi Desdommia 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 the gymnastics and the splits...
2008-08-14  stretching for swimmners Hi Suzanne, Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Yes, I would agree that her success & ability to compete in the Olympics at age 41 has a lot...
2008-08-04  Can I get more nimble? Hi Bud, Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Some people are naturally more flexible/nimble than other, but there are still a few things you can...
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