Laura Allsop

I have an MSc in Human Performance and a BSc in Sport Sciences from Brunel University. I play football in my spare time and have competed at a range of levels which has given me an insight into the issues performers face.

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Cold water immersion - more than just a placebo effect?
We have all seen pictures in the media of sports stars huddled together taking a dip in an ice bath. The hugely successful Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis and Andy Murray have all used ice baths but why do they put themselves through the pain of cold water immersion (CWI) and...