Heather Massey

2025

A Jump Into Cold Water or a Leap of Faith?

Eglin, C., Massey, H. & Tipton, M., 10 Jan 2025, In: The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

Cold water swimming and pregnancy: a scoping review and consensus recommendations

Shawe, J., Felton, M., Harper, J. C., Harper, C. M., Stidson, R., Tipton, M., Blowers, S., Fraser, K., Hingley, S., McGrath, E., Bainbridge, G. & Heather, M., 14 Jan 2025, In: Lifestyle Medicine. 6, 1, p. 1-16 16 p., e70009.

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Evaluation of online information on the cold shock response to accidental immersion in cold water

Wilson, A., Massey, H. & Eglin, C., 1 Feb 2025, In: International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education. 14, 4, 22 p., 3.

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2024

Challenging perspectives; understanding the barriers to engaging in an outdoor swimming feasibility randomised controlled trial

Denton, H., Robertson, S., Ciccognani, S., Meddings, S., White, P., Elsby-Pearson, C., Jhans, A., Burlingham, A., Cunningham, R., Harper, M., Jones, A.-M., Violato, M., Massey, H. & Strauss, C., 1 Nov 2024, In: Health & Place. 90, 9 p., 103312.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Habituation of the cold shock response: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Barwood, M. J., Eglin, C., Hills, S. P., Johnston, N., Massey, H., McMorris, T., Tipton, M. J., Wakabayashi, H. & Webster, L., 1 Jan 2024, In: Journal of Thermal Biology. 119, 16 p., 103775.

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How do women feel cold water swimming affects their menstrual and perimenopausal symptoms?

Pound, M., Massey, H., Roseneil, S., Williamson, R., Harper, M., Tipton, M., Shawe, J., Felton, M. & Harper, J. C., 1 Mar 2024, In: Post Reproductive Health. 30, 1, p. 11 - 27

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Impact of nocturnal hypoxia on glycaemic control, appetite, gut microbiota and inflammation in adults with T2DM: A single-blind crossover trial

Shepherd, A., James, T. J., Gould, A. A. M., Mayes, H., Neal, R., Shute, J., Tipton, M., Massey, H., Saynor, Z., Perissiou, M., Montgomery, H., Sturgess, C., Makaronidis, J., Murray, A. J., Grocott, M. P. W., Cummings, M., Young-Min, S., Rennell-Smyth, J., McNarry, M. A. & Mackintosh, K. A. & 3 others, Dent, H., Robson, S. & Corbett, J., 1 Nov 2024, In: The Journal of Physiology. 602, 21, p. 5835-5854

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Inexperienced water users can “Float to Live” in realistic open water conditions

Eglin, C., Massey, H., Long, G., Mayhew, A. & Tipton, M., 29 Jul 2024, In: BMC Public Health. 24, 18 p., 2030.

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2023

Cold water therapy: what are the benefits and dangers of ice baths, wild swimming and freezing showers?

Massey, H., Eglin, C. & Tipton, M., 10 May 2023, The Conversation.

Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article

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Dickens and hydrotherapy

Cambridge, N. & Massey, H., 1 Jan 2023, In: The Dickensian. No. 519 Vol 119, Part 1, p. 48-58

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Four reasons swimming should be your next workout

Massey, H., 23 Jan 2023, The Conversation.

Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article

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How to rewarm the deep body

Massey, H., 1 Nov 2023, Outdoor Swimmer, November 2023.

Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article

OUTdoor Swimming as a nature-based Intervention for DEpression (OUTSIDE); study protocol for a feasibility randomised control trial comparing an outdoor swimming intervention to usual care for adults experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of depression

Massey, H., Denton, H., Burlingham, A., Violato, M., Bibby-Jones, A.-M., Cunningham, R. M. J., Ciccognani, S., Robertson, S. & Strauss, C., 13 Jul 2023, In: Pilot and Feasibility Studies. 9, 12 p., 122.

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Peripheral sensory function in non-freezing cold injury patients and matched controls

Wright, J. A., Massey, H., Hollis, S., Vale, T. A., Bennett, D. L., Maley, M., Montgomery, H., Tipton, M. & Eglin, C., 1 Mar 2023, In: Experimental Physiology. 108, 3, p. 438-447 10 p.

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Plasma biomarkers of endothelial function, inflammation and oxidative stress in individuals with non-freezing cold injury

Eglin, C., Wright, J. A., Shepherd, A., Massey, H., Hollis, S., Towse, J., Young, J., Maley, M., Bailey, S., Wilkinson, C., Montgomery, H. & Tipton, M., 1 Mar 2023, In: Experimental Physiology. 108, 3, p. 448-464 17 p.

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Short-term head-out whole-body cold-water immersion facilitates positive affect and increases interaction between large-scale brain networks

Yankouskaya, A., Williamson, R., Stacey, C., Totman, J. J. & Massey, H., 29 Jan 2023, In: Biology. 12, 2, 20 p., 211.

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The Effects of Regular Whole-Body Cryotherapy (WBC) use on RBM3, Cardiovascular Activity, and Cortisol/Testosterone Ratio

Costello, J., Massey, H., Badariotti, J. I., Mayes, H. S., Parker, M. & Tipton, M., 20 Jan 2023, CryoLabs. 59 p.

Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

The effects of whole-body cold-water immersion on brain connectivity related to the affective state in adults using fMRI: a protocol of a pre-post experimental design

Yankouskaya, A., Massey, H., Totman, J. J., Lai, L. H. & Williamson, R., 5 Sept 2023, In: Bio-protocol. 13, 17, 9 p., e4794.

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The peripheral vascular responses in non-freezing cold injury and matched controls

Eglin, C., Wright, J. A., Maley, M., Hollis, S., Massey, H., Montgomery, H. & Tipton, M., 1 Mar 2023, In: Experimental Physiology. 108, 3, p. 420-437 18 p.

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Training High: Scaling the heights of altitude

Massey, H., 1 Jan 2023, Fitpro, p. 18-21.

Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article

2022

Assessing the Current Use, Perception, and Knowledge of Cryotherapy Laboratory Clients

Costello, J., Massey, H., Brown, D. J., Brooks, M. & Tipton, M., 15 Aug 2022, CryoLabs. 73 p.

Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

Cold-water swimming: what you can do to acclimatise to the temperature

Tipton, M. & Massey, H., 27 Jan 2022, The Conversation.

Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article

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Cold water therapies: minimising risks

Tipton, M., Massey, H., Mayhew, A. & Morgan, P., 9 Sept 2022, (Early online) In: British Journal of Sports Medicine.

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Cool it: the science behind cooling for exercise recovery

Massey, H., 15 Mar 2022, Fitpro, March/April 2022, p. 22-25 5 p.

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Is cold water swimming really great for your health and wellbeing?

Massey, H., 15 Feb 2022, University of Portsmouth.

Research output: Other contribution

Measurement of Vital Signs Using Lifelight® Remote Photoplethysmography: results of the VISION-D and VISION-V observational studies: Results of the VISION-D and VISION-V Observational Studies

Jones, T., Heiden, E., Brogaard Maczka, A., Kapoor, M., Chauhan, M., Wiffen, L., Barham, H., Holland, J., Saxena, M., Wegerif, S., Brown, T., Lomax, M., Massey, H., Rostami, S., Pearce, L. & Chauhan, A., 14 Nov 2022, In: JMIR Formative Research. 6, 11, 15 p., e36340.

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Myth Busting: 'Should you stay in cold water for one minute per degree of water temperature?'

Massey, H. & Tipton, M., 1 Nov 2022, Outdoor Swimmer, November 2022, p. 55 1 p.

Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article

Oxygen uptake kinetics and ventilatory and metabolic parameters do not differ between moderate-intensity front crawl and breaststroke swimming

Lomax, M., Royal, J., Jernej, K., Massey, H. & Saynor, Z., 27 Jun 2022, In: Physiological Reports. 10, 12, 9 p., e15361.

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Perceived impact of outdoor swimming on health: web-based survey

Massey, H., Gorczynski, P., Harper, C. M., Sansom, L., McEwan, K., Yankouskaya, A. & Denton, H., 4 Jan 2022, In: Interactive Journal of Medical Research. 11, 1, 15 p., e25589.

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Performing in cold environments

Eglin, C., Tipton, M. & Massey, H., 14 Mar 2022, Sport and Exercise Physiology Testing Guidelines: Volume I – Sport Testing. Davison, R. C. R., Smith, P. M., Hopker, J., Price, M. J., Hettinga, F., Tew, G. & Bottoms, L. (eds.). 2nd ed. London: Routledge, 5 p.

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Physiology Change the World

Massey, H., 30 Nov 2022

Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products

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Quantifying risk in air sports: flying activity and incident rates in paragliding

Wilkes, M., Long, G., Massey, H., Eglin, C. & Tipton, M., 1 Mar 2022, In: Wilderness and Environmental Medicine. 33, 1, p. 66-74 8 p.

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Sea swimming as a novel intervention for depression and anxiety - a feasibility study exploring engagement and acceptability

Burlingham, A., Denton, H., Massey, H., Vides, N. & Harper, C. M., 1 Oct 2022, In: Mental Health and Physical Activity. 23, 11 p., 100472.

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Swimming in aquatic environments

Lomax, M. & Massey, H., 22 Mar 2022, Sport and Exercise Physiology Testing Guidelines: Volume 1 – Sport Testing : The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Guide. Davison, R. C. R., Smith, P. M., Hopker, J., Price, M. J., Hettinga, F., Tew, G. & Bottoms, L. (eds.). 2nd ed. Routledge, Vol. 1. 5 p.

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Swimming in aquatic environments

Lomax, M. & Massey, H., 14 Mar 2022, Sport and Exercise Physiology Testing Guidelines: Volume I – Sport Testing. Davison, R. C. R., Smith, P. M., Hopker, J., Price, M. J., Hettinga, F., Tew, G. & Bottoms, L. (eds.). 2nd ed. London: Routledge, 5 p.

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