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'Wrong bras' can damage breasts

Mon, 07/28/2008 - 14:06
Submitted by Carlin Ross

I see so many women in the gym that don't have enough support. One woman just gave birth and was working out without even a bra. I wanted to say something but got that look.

Women who wear the wrong kind of bra could be damaging their breasts, researchers have warned. The breast biomechanics team at the University of Portsmouth said poor support could lead to fragile ligaments in the breast being stretched. They said that during exercise, breasts move up to 21cm (8.26inches), up and down, in and out and side to side - but most bras just limit vertical movement.