Biomechanics of breast support for active women

DE McGhee, JR Steele - Exercise and sport sciences reviews, 2020 - journals.lww.com
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 …

Breast biomechanics: what do we really know?

DE McGhee, JR Steele - Physiology, 2020 - journals.physiology.org
Although half the world's population will develop breasts, there is limited research
documenting breast structure or motion. Understanding breast structure and motion …

Optimising breast support in female patients through correct bra fit. A cross-sectional study

DE McGhee, JR Steele - Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2010 - Elsevier
Ill-fitting bras and insufficient breast support can lead to the development of musculoskeletal
pain and inhibit women participating in physical activity. This study aimed to systematically …

Breast development in transwomen after 1 year of cross-sex hormone therapy: results of a prospective multicenter study

CJM de Blok, M Klaver, CM Wiepjes… - The Journal of …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
Context Breast development is a key feature of feminization and therefore important to
transwomen (male-to-female transgender persons). It is not exactly known when breast …

Bra–breast forces generated in women with large breasts while standing and during treadmill running: Implications for sports bra design

DE McGhee, JR Steele, WJ Zealey, GJ Takacs - Applied ergonomics, 2013 - Elsevier
This study aimed to determine the bra–breast forces generated in women with large breasts
while these women wore different levels of breast support during both upright standing and …

Evaluation of professional bra fitting criteria for bra selection and fitting in the UK

J White, J Scurr - Ergonomics, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
A correctly fitting bra is essential for good health; this study investigates the use of
professional bra fitting criteria to establish best-fit in an underwire bra commonly sold in the …

Supported and unsupported breast displacement in three dimensions across treadmill activity levels

JC Scurr, JL White, W Hedger - Journal of sports sciences, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
Appropriate sports bras are crucial to limit potential breast pain and ptosis. In an attempt to
optimize breast support during exercise, manufacturers now produce activity level-specific …

Breast pain affects the performance of elite female athletes

BR Brisbine, JR Steele, EJ Phillips… - Journal of Sports …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Although breast pain is problematic for many active women, no published research has
investigated breast pain experienced by elite female athletes. This study aimed to examine …

Breast volume and bra size

DE McGhee, JR Steele - International Journal of Clothing Science and …, 2011 - emerald.com
Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to measure the breast volume of a large sample of
women and their corresponding correctly fitted bra size, in order to demonstrate the range of …

The effect of breast support on the kinematics of the breast during the running gait cycle

JC Scurr, JL White, W Hedger - Journal of sports sciences, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
Although breast pain has been related to vertical breast displacement and velocity, the
influence of breast support on multi-planar breast kinematics and breast comfort has yet to …