Biomechanics of breast support for active women
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 …
outcomes are necessary to provide information upon which to design better sports bras and …
Breast biomechanics: what do we really know?
Although half the world's population will develop breasts, there is limited research
documenting breast structure or motion. Understanding breast structure and motion …
documenting breast structure or motion. Understanding breast structure and motion …
Breast volume is affected by body mass index but not age
Background: This study aimed to establish normative breast volume data for women of
varying ages, body masses and breast sizes, and to determine the effect of age and body …
varying ages, body masses and breast sizes, and to determine the effect of age and body …
[HTML][HTML] Breast size, bra fit and thoracic pain in young women: a correlational study
K Wood, M Cameron, K Fitzgerald - Chiropractic & osteopathy, 2008 - Springer
Introduction A single sample study was undertaken to determine the strength and direction
of correlations between: a) breast size and thoracic spine or posterior chest wall pain; b) bra …
of correlations between: a) breast size and thoracic spine or posterior chest wall pain; b) bra …
The relationship between breast size and anthropometric characteristics
N Brown, J White, A Milligan, D Risius… - American Journal of …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives: Current clinical selection criteria for mammaplasty use weight‐related
parameters, and weight loss is recommended as a nonsurgical intervention to reduce breast …
parameters, and weight loss is recommended as a nonsurgical intervention to reduce breast …
Three-dimensional scanning in women with large, ptotic breasts: implications for bra cup sizing and design
Background: This study aimed to compare breast volume calculated from scanning large,
ptotic breasts of women while they were standing upright relative to when lying prone in …
ptotic breasts of women while they were standing upright relative to when lying prone in …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of obesity on breast size, thoracic spine structure and function, upper torso musculoskeletal pain and physical activity in women
Purpose This study investigated the effects of obesity on breast size, thoracic spine structure
and function, upper torso musculoskeletal pain and physical activity participation in women …
and function, upper torso musculoskeletal pain and physical activity participation in women …
[HTML][HTML] Bra strap orientations and designs to minimise bra strap discomfort and pressure during sport and exercise in women with large breasts
Background Bra straps are a primary source of discomfort during sport and exercise,
particularly for women with large breasts. This study aimed to investigate the effects of …
particularly for women with large breasts. This study aimed to investigate the effects of …
[HTML][HTML] Reference values for sagittal clinical posture assessment in people aged 10 to 69 years
Poor posture is a well-known problem in all age groups and can lead to back pain, which in
turn can result in high socio-economic costs. Regular assessment of posture can therefore …
turn can result in high socio-economic costs. Regular assessment of posture can therefore …
Differences on spinal curvature in standing position by gender, age and weight status using a noninvasive method
M Lang-Tapia, V España-Romero… - Journal of applied …, 2011 - journals.humankinetics.com
This aim was to examine differences on lumbar lordosis and thoracic kyphosis in standing
position by gender, age and weight status in healthy subjects using a noninvasive method. A …
position by gender, age and weight status in healthy subjects using a noninvasive method. A …