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Get ready to learn at your own pace. We at Recovery Advantage believe that getting yourself educated with the latest scientific information sets you apart from others in your profession. So start learning your journey with us today. 

The concept of Recovery Advantage© represents a critical edge. Recovery is no longer viewed as a passive break but as a strategic tool for athletes and teams who aim to maintain peak performance, support physical and mental health, and extend career longevity. With the relentless demands of training, competition, and travel, understanding and embracing the science of recovery distinguishes good athletes from great ones.

Sports Performance Massage - This FHT accredited one in-person and online course represents a critical thinker and a confident professional therapist. Sports Massage or soft tissue therapy is no longer viewed as a passive break but as a strategic tool for athletes and teams who aim to maintain peak performance, support physical and mental health, and extend career longevity. With the relentless demands of training, competition, and travel, understanding and embracing the science behind your massage skills is what will distinguish you as a great therapist by the athletes you treat..

Muscular Cramp in Athletes - This FHT accredited course, enlightens the fitness and therapy professional on the misconception regarding the causes of muscular cramp. Preventing, or delaying cramp can be the difference between winning and losing a medal or important match. A professional or keen amateur athlete can understand the prevention and treatment strategies of why and when cramp occurs. Subjects including, hydration, sodium, fatigue, pickle juice and much more is investigated with scientific rigour

Our other courses include, Stretch Therapy and Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) for Sports Injuries.

These courses have been designed by Steve Bedford, (MSc Sports Performance) author ‘Recovery from Strenuous Exercise and Sports performance Massage (Routledge/ Taylor & Francis). Steve has worked at the lat 26 Wimbledon tennis championships, 13 Queens Club championships, 12 ATP World Tour Finals, The Laver Cup and for Arsenal and Brentford football clubs. In addition, he has lectured at 3 UK universities, published plus 1 ebook and 2 research papers.

Tutor - Dr Yusuf Shah has worked at the last 5 Wimbledon tennis championships. He has designed, taught and been an assessor of sports massage courses for over 20 years.

It is no surprise that Steve is working at the biggest tennis events in the world, as he is simply one of the best there is. His knowledge of the body, fitness, massage and recovery is what sets him apart from other therapists. I’m lucky to be able to have him work on me long after my use by date’

- Pat Cash (former Wimbledon Champion).

We are available to answer your questions

Email -

stevebedfordpt@gmail.com

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BOOKS & PRODUCTS

  • Recovery from Strenuous Exercise

  • Sports Performance Massage

  • Muscular Cramp in Athletes

  • Free Advice on your learning journey

  • Personal training sessions (London & Bristol) and online

  • Rehabilitation

  • Personalised Recovery Programs

  • Sports Massage Treatments

  • Back stretchers

  • Massage lotion