A novel multi-study intervention investigating the short and long term effects of a posture bra on whole body and breast kinematics

Poor standing posture has been reported in women with larger breasts, increasing the risk of back pain. Whilst breast reduction surgery can improve posture, conservative measures such as special bras may offer short or long-term relief symptoms without surgical intervention. This study aimed to utilise a multi-study intervention investigate and kinematic effects wearing bra. Study one utilised biomechanics physiotherapy expertise modify design prototype bra kinematics; resulting second-generation To test this bra, 24 females were randomly assigned control groups. The group wore their everyday bra; generation 2 place for three months. Pre post intervention, (spine curvature, scapula position, whole body alignment) kinematics assessed during sitting, walking. Short-term compared an no (study two), whilst using condition three). Biomechanical improved prototype. Pre-intervention, significantly retraction by 6° both sitting standing, but also increased deviation alignment conditions. During walking reduced motion 17 % Following three-month wearer depression group. A biomechanically informed was able effectively support breasts position compromising spinal reducing musculoskeletal pain associated poor posture.