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About 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
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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Topic: Stretching & Flexibility

Expert: Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
Date: 7/25/2008
Subject: Increase Flexibility

Question
Hi! I'm 15 years old, and I've been dancing for the past 4 years.. I wanted to know if there are any exercises I can do at home to increase flexibility in my legs, so I can do a proper grand ecart, kick higher and do splits.
Thanks!
Bel

Answer
Hi Bel

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 splits and high kicks. You can find more detailed information about how to perform PNF stretches at the link below...

http://www.thestretchinghandbook.com/archives/pnf-stretching.php

If you need more examples of different stretches to do, have a look at The Stretching Handbook...

http://www.thestretchinghandbook.com/products/stretch_book.php

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

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