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About 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
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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Help on stretching injuries please!11/21/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: I injured my left leg while practicing taekwondo about four years ago. I didn’t apply R.I.C.E ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Yes, you can use the same treatment ...
Stretching - very stiff, not flexible11/12/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: I'm verry stiff, not flexable at all. What is a quick and effective way to get flexable?
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
Stretching for muscle toning (upperlegs/thighs)11/10/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: im 17 and underweight...but im workin on gaining all the weight again...I would like to know if ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Muscle toning is best achieved ...
Stretching for back pain11/9/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: I was wondering what kind of stretching I should do to strengthen my abs and lower back for ongoing ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Your doctor is correct in saying ...
stretching program for whole body11/5/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: ever since I have found allexperts.com I have had so many questions ! so I don't work out, based on ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
lower back/belly10/30/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: Brad I used to lift weights a lot until I put my back out twice doing squats. I am not disabled, but ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Without being able to physically ...
Goalie Stretches for warming up?10/10/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: I am a young ringette goalie and after each game, my shoulders or legs hurt. During the game, I can ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Here's some guidelines on how to ...
stretching for the splits10/10/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: I'm 26. 140lbs and pretty fit. I have never been able to do a split, but then I did not do it on a ...
  A: No, I don't recommend that you launch straight into a hard stretching session straight after your ...
stretching for the splits10/5/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: I'm 26. 140lbs and pretty fit. I have never been able to do a split, but then I did not do it on a ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
Can stretching help leaps and turns9/28/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: Can being stretched by a professional improve leaps and turns in dancing?
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There are many benefits to ...
Specialist Help9/13/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: I am concerned about my inflexibility. I am 46 and play regular competitive tennis. I am extremely ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Before you start doing too much ...
swayback, drooping belly, core strength9/12/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: Brad I am a 50 year old professional driver. I have always been on the chubby side, but not obese. I ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Without being able to physically ...
need help to prevent injury9/3/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: Brad I was really looking a master like you, who can help me realize some things and tell me about ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. I would spend more time warming up ...
stretching and warm ups8/26/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: I am a college baseball player and have extremely tight muscles especially my hamstrings. I stretch ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. I do apologize for the delay in ...
What does stretching do?8/23/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: What does stretching do? How does it help you in life? Thanks!
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There's a few detailed articles ...
tight hamstrings8/17/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: I am just starting out doing gentle yoga to help with flexibility and notice I have tight ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
Stuck in a rut with my flexibility8/9/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: I am a 23 year old rugby player. I play at a high level and train hard. In my position I need to ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
lateral hamstring tightness / tingling7/28/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: I have always had tight hamstrings, but I've been doing yoga recently and I really want to loosen ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Yes, I would say that this is truly ...
Problem with Inner Thigh Stretches6/19/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: I've been having difficulty when doing any sort of inner thigh stretch. The inner thigh doesn't ...
  A: It's a little hard to give you an accurate diagnosis without being able to consult with you ...
Problem with Inner Thigh Stretches6/18/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: I've been having difficulty when doing any sort of inner thigh stretch. The inner thigh doesn't ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There are a couple of things I ...
Flexability coach in Toronto, ON, Canada6/18/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: I've been wanting to practice my stretching properly and get more flexible for some time now. I am ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. We no longer do personal ...
Ankle Sprain6/12/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: Back in November i sprained my ankle severely whilst playing basketball. I was on crutches for 7 ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. You've done the right things so ...
Pain when stretching - Splits6/10/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: i stretch and then I'm able to do my splits but shortly after it hurts really bad and i cant do my ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
Muscle Pain & Cramp5/26/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: I am 27 years old,and weigh 170 lbs and am 5ft 9' tall. Lately when i am sleeping and I flex my foot ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There are a number of factors that ...
Stretching Pain in Groin5/22/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: when i stretch for my splits i have a deep pain in my upper thigh / lower butt area it feels like i ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. The pain you're experiencing could ...
toe touching5/20/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: I cannot touch my toes. I am quite athletic especially running. I was wandering if there are any ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. I've given you some links to a ...
inversion table5/14/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: Does it work and is it safe?
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. To be honest, I'm not really an ...
zulu knees5/5/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: I would like to know what exercises/ stretches are safe to do and that will help with ...
  A: Can you point me to the article that you read? I hope the above has been helpful. For more ...
osteoarthritis & safe stretching5/1/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: I would like to know what exercises/ stretches are safe to do and that will help with ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. The information here will help you ...
Becoming flexible - baseball pitching4/19/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: Brad- I'm a 31-year-old male. I still play amateur baseball as a pitcher. I've always found it ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Flexibility is very important in ...
Tight hamstrings and lower back4/14/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: I am 33 yr old and I have really tight hamstrings from too much weight lifting in high school. I ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. I've given you some links to a ...
Stretching Routine4/9/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: I am a 14 year old boy, who is taking Strength Training in school. I do excersises for my thighs, ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There's a few simple guidelines for ...
Stretch for golf swing4/7/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: I feel a bit stiff in my golf swing..thanks for any advice you could give me. Bob
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. It is important that you start off ...
Pain in Quad while doing hip flexor stretch4/1/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: I have been doing a little stretching for years. I have never had any issues with any stretches ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. The point of pain you're describing ...
How to find a (good) stretching coach3/30/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: I'm trying to find out how I would find a certified stretching coach in my local area, New York ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. We no longer do personal ...
Flexibility - Getting Started - Warm up3/15/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: I am 60 y/o. For most of my first 50 years, I played all kinds of sports. First of this year (after ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Just like any other fitness ...
plough pose3/11/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: I am conducting research with regard to the Plough Pose. Could you please give your views, or if you ...
  A: Your question is probably better answered by someone who knows about yoga. The stretching and ...
Hamstring Flexibility Wall3/10/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: Brad, At age 21, I realized I was very inflexible and had been for most of my life, so I started ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
too much compression for shin splints?2/25/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: recently i have been getting posterior shin splint pain ( the insides of the shins) i have bought a ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. We find that we get a lot better ...
PNF Stretching2/23/2009Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
  Q: What is a P&F stretch?
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. It's actually called PNF Stretching ...

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