Research is focusing on how elite sports affect female bodies, particularly regarding breast movement, menstrual cycles, and injury risks. Studies show breasts can bounce significantly during activities, influencing body movement and performance. Proper support, such as well-fitted sports bras, can enhance athletic performance. The work of scientists like Prof. Joanna Wakefield-Scurr is leading to a better understanding of women's unique physiological needs in sports, moving away from outdated perceptions of female athletes as smaller versions of male athletes.
Breasts can bounce an average of 11,000 times in a football match, with an average bounce of 8cm (3in) without appropriate support.
Scientists are researching how the unique physiology of female athletes, including aspects such as breast movement, impacts running and overall performance.
Laboratory experiments showed that a shifting mass of breast tissue alters movement, potentially affecting the force exerted on the ground during sports.
The work of researchers like Prof Joanna Wakefield-Scurr represents a shift away from seeing female athletes merely as "mini-men" and towards understanding their unique needs.
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