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Reductions In Kinematics From Brassieres With Varying Breast Support, Taylor M. Gibson, Nilanthy Balendra, Ksenia I. Ustinova, Joseph Langenderfer
Reductions In Kinematics From Brassieres With Varying Breast Support, Taylor M. Gibson, Nilanthy Balendra, Ksenia I. Ustinova, Joseph Langenderfer
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 12(1): 402-411, 2019. Given the abundance of brassieres, manufacturers, and investigations of bras, it remains unclear whether the continued development of bras will provide many additional improvements in support. This study measured performance of sport bras including 4 popular bras and a new style bra at reducing breast motion during five common exercises. Bras demonstrated varying effectiveness and consistency across exercises at reducing undesirable breast motion, (hereafter referred to as kinematics). The new style bra significantly reduced vertical breast displacement and acceleration more consistently than other bras. When significant differences between bras were detected, the …