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Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Apparel Science

Background:

  • Women with large breasts often experience significant breast discomfort during physical activity.
  • Standard sports bras may not adequately address exercise-induced breast discomfort and bra fit issues in this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a novel sports bra designed for both breast elevation and compression.
  • To compare its effectiveness in reducing exercise-induced breast discomfort and bra fit discomfort against a standard encapsulation sports bra in women with large breasts.

Main Methods:

  • 20 women with large breasts participated in treadmill running trials.
  • Three bra conditions were tested: experimental (elevation and compression), standard encapsulation, and placebo.
  • Measurements included breast kinematics, bra comfort, exercise-induced breast discomfort, and subjective preference.

Main Results:

  • The experimental bra significantly reduced both exercise-induced breast discomfort and bra discomfort (P < 0.01) compared to the other bras.
  • This improvement was linked to enhanced breast elevation and compression, not altered vertical breast displacement or velocity.
  • Subjective data confirmed greater comfort with the experimental bra.

Conclusions:

  • Sports bras incorporating both elevation and compression features offer superior comfort for women with large breasts during physical activity.
  • This design approach effectively mitigates exercise-induced breast and bra discomfort.