Biomechanical analysis of a prototype sports bra

Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management

Volumn 4, Issue 3, 2005, Pages

  Starr, Cathy ^a   Branson, Donna ^a   Shehab, Randa ^b   Farr, Cheryl ^a   Ownbey, Shiretta ^a   Swinney, Jane ^a  

^a OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA   (United States)

Author keywords

Biomechanical research; Brassieres; Breast discomfort; Female exercise; Human motion; Sports bras; Vertical breast displacement

Indexed keywords

BRASSIERE; DESIGN; SPORTSWEAR; WOMENSWEAR;

EID: 21244501371     PISSN: 15330915     EISSN: 15330915     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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