Breast injury: Under-researched but important problem in women’s sport

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Breast injury: Under-researched but important problem in women’s sport

4 November 2020

Chris Milne

Wednesday 4 November 2020, 12:25 AM

In contact sports, such as rugby, wearing additional padding has the potential to dissipate impact

As more women participate in sport, so the injuries specific to women deserve more of our attention and understanding, says sports physician Chris Milne

Key points, Breast injuries in sport are rarely reported to health professionals but do adversely affect athlete performance. Athletes, particularly those in co, Pract Green w Pale Yellow

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2. Brisbine BR, Steele JR, Phillips EJ, et al. The occurrence, causes and perceived performance effects of breast injuries in elite female athletes. J Sports Sci Med 2019;18(3):569–76.

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