Breast injuries and breast protection and breast pain and breast support in community-based female rugby union athletes

Introduction: The prevalence of breast injuries and breast pain in elite female football-codes athletes are 58% and 48%, respectively and are perceived to negatively affect athletic performance. Only a minority wear breast-protective garments as a breast injury prevention strategy, and over 50% wear ill-fitting sports bras with insufficient breast support. This is despite strong evidence that correctly fitted, high-support sports bras effectively alleviate breast pain.
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Tags: O2023SMA-225 Source Type: research