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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 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 9.97
  • Timeliness 9.91
  • 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) 136
  • Volunteer Since 2008-03-17
  • Prestige Points 1170

Recent Reviews from Users

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bud01/25/1010101010 
idir01/10/1010101010good accurate information thanks vm
Kathy01/08/1010101010 
Nick01/07/1010101010Thanks so much. this helped a lot .....

Recent Answers from Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)

2010-02-04 Hip and groin injury rehab:

Hi Roberto Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. At the moment it sounds like a simple overuse injury. Take some time off or at the very least avoid

2010-02-02 Stretching the buttocks and gluteus muscles:

Hi Joe Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Firstly, there's no one best stretch for the buttocks. You'll get the best results by using a number

2010-01-24 Back injury treatment:

Hi Bud Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. The recommended immediate treatment (first 48 to 72 hours) is R.I.C.E.R. Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

2010-01-07 Strained Oblique:

Hi Kathy Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. The recommended immediate treatment (first 48 to 72 hours) is R.I.C.E.R. Rest, Ice, Compression,

2010-01-06 HELP, I want to become more flexible:

Hi Nick 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

 

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