| Breast elevation and compression decrease exercise-induced breast discomfort. | |
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PMID: 20019639 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate whether a sports bra designed to both elevate and compress the breasts could decrease exercise-induced breast discomfort and bra fit discomfort experienced by women with large breasts relative to a standard encapsulation sports bra. METHODS: Breast kinematic data, bra fit comfort, exercise-induced breast discomfort, and bra rankings in terms of preference to wear during running were compared in 20 women with large breasts who ran on a treadmill under three bra conditions: an experimental bra that incorporated both breast compression and elevation, an encapsulation sports bra, and a placebo bra. Subjective data were collected immediately before and after the treadmill running trials. RESULTS: Exercise-induced breast discomfort (P < 0.01) and bra discomfort (P < 0.01) were significantly less for the experimental bra condition relative to the sports bra and placebo bra. This reduction in discomfort was achieved through greater breast elevation (P < 0.01) and compression, with no difference found in vertical breast displacement (P = 0.12) or vertical breast velocity (P = 0.06). CONCLUSIONS: The design features of greater breast elevation and compression provided significantly increased breast and bra comfort compared with a standard encapsulation sports bra during physical activity for women with large breasts. |
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Authors:
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Deirdre E McGhee; Julie R Steele |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Medicine and science in sports and exercise Volume: 42 ISSN: 1530-0315 ISO Abbreviation: Med Sci Sports Exerc Publication Date: 2010 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-23 Completed Date: 2010-10-05 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8005433 Medline TA: Med Sci Sports Exerc Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1333-8 Citation Subset: IM; S |
Affiliation:
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Biomechanics Research Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. dmcghee@uow.edu.au |
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Adult Athletic Injuries / prevention & control Breast / injuries, physiology* Equipment Design* Exercise Test Female Humans Patient Satisfaction Protective Devices* Sports Equipment* Young Adult |
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