AboutBrad 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 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.
Question Hi Brad,
Amy here from Canada. Here's my story. In the last year I have been on a health kick and started to exercise. I have managed to lose 40 lbs from sensible eating and exercise. Three weeks ago I got bursitis in my right hip. I was bed ridden for three days before I finally gave in and went to the hospital because I was unable to walk. Thats when I was told about the bursits. I am afraid to go back to exercising because I don't ever want to feel that pain again. I was told that if I could build muscle around the hip it would help. What kind of stretching should I do before I continue with my exercise routine?
Answer Hi Amy
Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial.
As for the stretching; I'd recommend that you make stretching a part of your work-outs, instead of trying to find extra time just for stretching.
Incorporate a few easy stretches into your warm-up and then a few more at the end. In fact, the best time to stretch for you will be after your work-outs. Make sure you leave at least 10 to 15 minutes at the end of your work-outs to cool-down and stretch. Concentrate on slow, static stretching with a hold of at least 30 seconds.
I hope the above has been helpful. For more information on how to stretch properly and the best stretching exercises for you, visit www.TheStretchingInstitute.com
Brad Walker
Founder & CEO
The Stretching Institute
