Biomechanics of Breast Support for Active Women

Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2020 Jul;48(3):99-109. doi: 10.1249/JES.0000000000000221.

Abstract

More systematic breast biomechanics research and better translation of the research outcomes are necessary to provide information upon which to design better sports bras and to develop effective evidence-based strategies to alleviate exercise-induced breast pain for women who want to participate in physical activity in comfort.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Body Mass Index
  • Breast / anatomy & histology*
  • Breast / physiology*
  • Breast Feeding
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Exercise*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mastodynia / prevention & control
  • Protective Clothing*
  • Torso / anatomy & histology