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About Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
(Top Expert on this page)

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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Questions Answered By Expert  Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach) 
In Category  Stretching & Flexibility

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Help on stretching injuries please!11/21/2009
  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 flexible11/12/2009
  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)11/10/2009
  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 pain11/9/2009
  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 body11/5/2009
  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/belly10/30/2009
  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?10/10/2009
  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 splits10/10/2009
  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 splits10/5/2009
  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 turns9/28/2009
  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 Help9/13/2009
  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 strength9/12/2009
  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 injury9/3/2009
  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 ups8/26/2009
  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?8/23/2009
  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 hamstrings8/17/2009
  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 flexibility8/9/2009
  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 / tingling7/28/2009
  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 Stretches6/19/2009
  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 Stretches6/18/2009
  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, Canada6/18/2009
  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 Sprain6/12/2009
  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 - Splits6/10/2009
  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 & Cramp5/26/2009
  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 Groin5/22/2009
  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 touching5/20/2009
  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 table5/14/2009
  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 knees5/5/2009
  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 stretching5/1/2009
  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 pitching4/19/2009
  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 back4/14/2009
  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 Routine4/9/2009
  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 swing4/7/2009
  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 stretch4/1/2009
  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 coach3/30/2009
  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 up3/15/2009
  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 pose3/11/2009
  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 Wall3/10/2009
  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?2/25/2009
  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 Stretching2/23/2009
  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 ...
Very inflexible, where to start?2/18/2009
  Q: I'm 24 and haven't been active for a while and I'm trying to get myself active again. One thing I ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. It is important that you start off ...
ankle sprain recovery2/9/2009
  Q: I got a ankle sprain while playing tennis, with swelling and bruising symptoms a month before, & as ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Recovery time will vary greatly ...
*-* Stretching for Health *-*2/6/2009
  Q: I was wondering can stretching improve my physical wellbeing and improve my physical appearance at ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Stretching will definitely help ...
Muscle strains and sprains2/4/2009
  Q: I repeatedly injure the same muscle or different muscles all the time I am on self medicated anti ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. When you experience repeated ...
streching1/30/2009
  Q: could you please explain the differance between PNF and sports specific PNF YOURS CONFUSED
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF stretching is just a type of ...
Stretching Question1/15/2009
  Q: I have heard that stretching in the sauna is really bad from a number of different people. I have ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. I have also heard this a number of ...
Flexibility for martial arts - split12/31/2008
  Q: I'm 23 y/o, and have been doing Hatha Yoga, martial arts, and weight training for 6 years. In weight ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
exercise for hernited disc12/12/2008
  Q: I'm 33 yrs old woman. For past one year, I'm suffering from herniated disc problem. Can you suggest ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. We have a few articles that will ...
Ankle Difficulty11/18/2008
  Q: I have extremely weak ankles, I've sprained each ankle about 4 or 5 times, almost breaking my right ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. We have a very detailed 3 part ...
my arm10/27/2008
  Q: my name is Jordan Walsh and i just strained my forearm muscle (by my shoulder) playing hockey. i ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There's a detailed recovery program ...
Omega 3 (fish-oil)10/24/2008
  Q: I am 42 year old male. I am practicing a martial art sport called aikido where alot of stretching ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Yes, Omega 3, 6 and 9 are all very ...
JUSTWHAT DO YOU SUBSRIBE ?10/24/2008
  Q: I'm a 68yr.ol' young man . . . lol I've been pretty active most of my life with jobs like: truck ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. 1. What kind of stretching do you ...
ribcage pain10/23/2008
  Q: My left rib area is extremely tight, travels around to the back left shoulder blade - can this ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Firstly, it's not really a common ...
Cramps after exercising10/22/2008
  Q: I'm 20/female. Trying to tone up a little. Once a week a girlfriend and I go to the gym and ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There are a number of factors that ...
Groin Muscle cramping...severe pain.10/5/2008
  Q: Brad- I am a former hockey player, and had suffered groin muscle damage...have had pain for a ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There's certainly a few things to ...
stretching9/6/2008
  Q: i just turned 18 and i've been lifting for a month now. I heard that if you stretch everyday then ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. To avoid injury it is imperative to ...
Flexibility age9/5/2008
  Q: I used to be really flexible as a kid. I am now 19 and a rather stiff person. Do you think if I keep ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. We have a number of articles ...
Ripped???9/3/2008
  Q: Hey there, I once lifted a heavy box...full of giant books...with my right hand and I felt as if ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Yes, it sounds like you've torn or ...
shoulder squeeze8/23/2008
  Q: i was diagonosed with fibromyalgia, which i think started up after a sports injury to my neck. ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. I would suggest you perform the ...
Gymnastic and Workout Stretching8/22/2008
  Q: i do a light workout daily to keep a delicate figure, situps, leg lifts, and as many pushups i can ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
stretching for swimmners8/14/2008
  Q: I am a Masters swimmer & always looking for ways to improve my performance in the pool. I see where ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Yes, I would agree that her success ...
Can I get more nimble?8/4/2008
  Q: Brad I am 50,in decent shape as I run a couple times a week and workout with weights. I am ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Some people are naturally more ...
Stretching...before or after?7/25/2008
  Q: I'm hoping you can give your opinion on a confusing issue. I have searched high and low on the net ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. To avoid injury it is imperative to ...
Increase Flexibility7/25/2008
  Q: I'm 15 years old, and I've been dancing for the past 4 years.. I wanted to know if there are any ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
Stretching and muscle pain7/24/2008
  Q: I am a 31 yr old Navy jet pilot with some questions about stretching. I'm 5'9 175lbs and I have ...
  A: Yes, a light stretch will do more good than harm. Use your common sense about how hard to push the ...
Stretching and muscle pain7/24/2008
  Q: I am a 31 yr old Navy jet pilot with some questions about stretching. I'm 5'9 175lbs and I have ...
  A: Hey Greg The soreness you're referring to is most likely "post exercise muscle soreness" or DOMS ...
Stretching and muscle pain7/23/2008
  Q: I am a 31 yr old Navy jet pilot with some questions about stretching. I'm 5'9 175lbs and I have ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Try to think of stretching as ...
Extreme rigidity in a 26yr old :(7/17/2008
  Q: (sorry for the long description!) I'm desperate to take up stretching seriously, and I want to ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Firstly congratulations for taking ...
HELP!7/5/2008
  Q: i am realy close to doing the splits i practise once a week at my weekly dance class but i dont seem ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
weird cramp...6/22/2008
  Q: Brad...I am a fellow expert in the flooring section and from time to time I use this service myself. ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There are a number of factors that ...
Cramp in left side when bending forward6/18/2008
  Q: every time I try to bend forward whether standing or sitting the muscle just below my last rib on my ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There are a number of factors that ...
Cramps in my ribcage6/10/2008
  Q: I've got what must be one of the weirdest re-occurring cramps out there. The muscles below my pecs ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There are a number of factors that ...
Lactic Acid?6/8/2008
  Q: I am a 50 year old recreational athelete,I play hockey (ice) and soccer. I stretch and take a lot of ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Post exercise muscle soreness (or ...
Stretching6/6/2008
  Q: I have known that I am not the most limber and don't stretch as much as I should, but my boyfriend ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Some people are naturally more ...
sore muscles6/4/2008
  Q: I just recently started exercising. I have exercised before but never could keep it up. This time I ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Post exercise muscle soreness is ...
muscle strain-how to treat?6/3/2008
  Q: i think i have muscle strain down the backs of both my legs. I had a really tight right leg for ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. From your description it sounds ...
poor posture and muscle tightness5/28/2008
  Q: Ever since I was a child ive had a very poor posture: rounded upper spine and forward shoulders. ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. The best way to approach this ...
immobility for 1-3 months5/28/2008
  Q: My mother of 89 yrs. fractured heel with 10mm break. She is not a candidate for surgery and it must ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Gentle, water based activity will ...
becoming more flexible to kick and do splits!5/24/2008
  Q: how can i improve myself to stretch my legs so that i can do splits and to kick higher?
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
Splits5/23/2008
  Q: What kinds of stretching can I do to teach myself how to do the splits (again) in the quickest time ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
safe recovery exercises5/14/2008
  Q: I have pain in right SIJ and facet syndrome. My NMRI shows no discs patology. I have pain by ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Exercises that help to stabilize ...
Hip muscles5/7/2008
  Q: Amy here from Canada. Here's my story. In the last year I have been on a health kick and started to ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Firstly, have a read through our ...
hip and lower limb flexibility4/28/2008
  Q: Ive always been a person with poor flexbility in my lower limbs, particularly tight hamstrings etc. ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. A couple of suggestions... 1. The ...
Bones?4/28/2008
  Q: I do gymnastics and circus arts, and I seem to dislocate easily. I used to subluxate(sp?) my right ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Yes, it sounds like you are ...
Calf cramps4/19/2008
  Q: I have been having some achyness in my calves, especially after climbing up hill. Today, I did a bit ...
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There's a few things that can cause ...
stretching4/8/2008
  Q: do you think that stretching in a steam sauna is effective in the aid of cellulite reduction.
  A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. As much as I would like to tell you ...

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