Steve Bedford Performance Therapist

14/04/2026

Learn more about the effects of sauna use according to the latest research on the Practitioners Certificate in Recovery from Strenuous Exercise .org

14/04/2026

Learn more about the physiological mechanisms when the muscles are subjected to heat stress @ RecoveryAdvantage.org

12/04/2026

Learn the the latest science and recommended protocols behind recovery modalities…

14/03/2026

Our courses in The Science and Practice of Breathing (online), Muscular Cramp in Athletes (online), Stretch Therapy (online) plus Lymphatic Drainage Massage for Sports Injuries (one day) and Sports Performance Massage (one day) are all FHT accredited.

Our FHT accredited Practitioners certificate in Recovery from Strenuous Exercise is also available-

Recovery from Strenuous Exercise, Stretching and Massage CPD courses for qualified therapists and health, wellness and fitness coaches. Taught by professionals with over 20 years working in professional sport and in education.

27/02/2026

Pre-order the Ant-Inflammatory Lifestyle ebook now from RecoveryAdvantage.org.
Our latest course has now been accredited by the FHT….we will be announcing a date for Bristol very soon

23/11/2025

Routledge (Taylor & Francis) are having their Black Friday Sale 👍🏻👏💪

29/10/2025

Our next courses, at the home of the LTA HSBC championships, Queens Club, London W14. Only 8 places available per course.
Book now to avoid disappointment!

11/10/2025

If you’re interested in working with athletes, check out our online and in-person CPD courses

17/09/2025

My first book was released 4 years ago today. It’s now available as a online and in-person CPD course to upskill therapists

Contents
1. Introduction to Sports Performance Massage

2. Anatomy and Physiology

3. Client Information, Assessment, Treatment Planning

4. Contraindications and Cautions

5. Massage Techniques

6. The Effects of Massage on Sports Performance

7. Stretching

8. Common Injuries and Treatment Options

9. Back pain and Spinal Curvatures

10. Knowing the Sport

11. Associated Treatment Modalities

RecoveryAdvantage.org

10/09/2025

So that’s where I’ve been going wrong..

01/09/2025

Out 3 years ago today and now available as a CPD course RecoveryAdvantage.org
, , and , the book bridges cutting-edge research with practical application for , , and in recovery
•. You can find it on Amazon or directly via the Routledge Books website.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Recovery-Strenuous-Exercise-Steve-Bedford/dp/0367742969

22/08/2025

All of our courses are now on

Recovery from Strenuous Exercise, Stretching and Massage CPD courses for qualified therapists and health, wellness and fitness coaches. Taught by professionals with over 20 years working in professional sport and in education.