EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SPORTS BRAS DURING TREADMILL RUNNING THROUGH DISCRETE AND CONTINUOUS MEASURES OF BREAST KINEMATICS

Authors

Nichola Renwick, University of PortsmouthFollow
Jonathan White, University of Portsmouth
Brogan Jones, University of Portsmouth
Joanna Wakefield-Scurr, University of Portsmouth

Category

Female

Document Type

Paper

Abstract

This study aimed to compare discrete and continuous breast kinematics and assess their relationship with perceived breast pain and support. Breast motion was assessed as relative nipple position, velocity and acceleration for 36 females during treadmill running. Statistical parametric mapping identified where and for how long across the gait cycle sports bras were effective at reducing breast movement. Superior-inferior range of motion (r=0.86) was most closely associated with perceived breast support; breast pain was most closely associated with anterior-posterior peak (-) acceleration (r=0.7). Continuous analysis of breast movement can identify when in a gait cycle breast movement significantly differs between breast support conditions. Discrete measures are more discernible at identifying what variables contribute to feelings of breast pain and support.

Recommended Citation

Renwick, Nichola; White, Jonathan; Jones, Brogan; and Wakefield-Scurr, Joanna (2024) "EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SPORTS BRAS DURING TREADMILL RUNNING THROUGH DISCRETE AND CONTINUOUS MEASURES OF BREAST KINEMATICS," ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 42: Iss. 1, Article 214.
Available at: https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol42/iss1/214