SE1 EP3: Boobs, breast biomechanics & sports bras.

On this episode I am joined by Dr Jenny Burbage and Dr Nikki Brown. Jenny is an Associate Professor in the School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science at Portsmouth University. Her primary research area is in breast biomechanics and breast health, with interests in breast pain, poor bra fit, the function of breast support and the effect of breast support on performance. Nikki is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Sport, Health and Performance Science at St Mary’s University. Recent pro...

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Sport & exercise are for everyone... aren’t they? Society has probably led us to believe that women and sport & exercise don’t mix. But recently there has been a rise in the number of women participating in exercise, from physical activity to elite sport and because of this our understanding on how to optimise female health and performance in sport and exercise must also increase. However, at the moment there is a lack of awareness, evidenced-based education and support surrounding female-specific performance and health considerations, from the menstrual cycle to hormonal contraceptives, alongside, breast health, pelvic floor health, pregnancy and the menopause. This podcast is here to change this narrative and discuss all the female-specific topics that have went relatively under the radar for so long.