Brad is an internationally recognized stretching and sports injury consultant with 20 years of practical experience in the health and fitness industry. Brad is a Health Science graduate of the University of New England and has postgraduate accreditations in athletics, swimming and triathlon coaching. He has worked with elite level and world champion athletes and lectures for Sports Medicine Australia on injury prevention. Brad is also the author of The Stretching Handbook, The Anatomy of Stretching and The Anatomy of Sports Injuries.

Early diagnosis and treatment of a rotator cuff injury or shoulder tendonitis is crucial to a complete and speedy recovery. Brad Walker discusses effective treatments that will help achieve a full rec...

Iliopsoas Tendonitis and Iliopsoas Syndrome are conditions that affect the iliopsoas muscle located in the anterior region (or front) of the hip, causing hip pain.

Plantar Fasciitis is a common athletic foot injury that can impact any athlete whose sport involves intensive use of the feet, especially runners. Internationally recognized sports injury consultant, ...

In this final article in the two part series on Plantar Fasciitis, Brad Walker discusses the common symptoms of this painful sports injury as well as the most effective treatments once diagnosed. Brad...

Shin splints are pains that occur in the lower leg and are caused by soreness and stress on the bones. Brad Walker, an internationally respected stretching and sports injury consultant, discusses the ...

Ankle sprains are unavoidable and can happen to everyone regardless of their fitness level or their participation in sports. Brad Walker, an internationally respected sports injury consultant, discuss...

Hamstrings, or “hammies” as many people call them, are an intricate part of the leg. Without their proper functioning, it’s difficult to walk or even bend at the knees. But within the hamstring, there...

In this comprehensive article, Brad Walker discusses the many actions that can be taken to prevent and reduce the risk of getting painful shin splints. However, once diagnosed with shin splints, Brad ...

Brad Walker, an internationally renowned stretching and sports injury consultant, discusses the many forms of shoulder pain and the anatomy of the shoulder. Also, Brad analyses the causes and symptoms...

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, or PNF, is an advanced exercise for stretching the muscles and creating more flexibility. With the PNF exercises, the muscle groups are put through a routine...

The most common causes of an ankle sprain include a previous history of sprains, inadequate shoes, lack of conditioning and lack of warming up. But preventing ankle sprains is a bit more complicated.

Brad Walker discusses the most effective treatment for Illiotibial Syndrome in this comprehensive article. Brad also applies his 20 years of sports injury experience with the most effective preventati...

Brad Walker, an interntionally recognized stretching and sports injury consultant, reveals why warm up activities are a crucial part of any exercise program or sports training program. Brad reveals wh...

In the second part of the Warm Up Activities series, Brad Walker discusses the individual elements that go into a good warm up routine and their role in injury prevention and improving overall perform...

Many people dismiss the cool down as a waste of time, or simply unimportant. In reality the cool down is just as important as the warm up, and if you want to stay injury free, it's vital.