Abstract This study aimed to provide normative data characterising the breast size, breast position and torso size of female contact football players. 117 AFL, Rugby League, Rugby Union and Rugby 7s players attended a single testing session where a three-dimensional scan was taken of their naked breasts and torso. Dimensions relevant to the design of sports bras and breast protective equipment were then calculated from the scans. Several breast and torso characteristics of female contact football athletes differed to measurements reported for females in the general population and amongst the contact football codes. Designers and manufacturers of sports bras or breast protective equipment should consider the specific breast and torso dimensions of female contact football players to maximise the fit, comfort and efficacy of these garments. Practitioner summary: Using three-dimensional scanning, this study characterised the breast and torso size and shape of 117 female contact football players. These normative data should be used to improve the fit and comfort of sports bras and breast protective equipment for female contact football players.

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女性接触足球运动员的乳房和躯干特征：对运动胸罩和乳房保护设计的启示

摘要 本研究旨在提供表征女性接触足球运动员乳房大小、乳房位置和躯干大小的规范数据。117 名 AFL、橄榄球联盟、橄榄球联盟和橄榄球 7s 球员参加了一次测试，对他们裸露的乳房和躯干进行了 3D 扫描。然后通过扫描计算与运动胸罩和乳房保护设备设计相关的尺寸。女性接触式足球运动员的一些乳房和躯干特征与一般人群和接触式足球代码中为女性报告的测量值不同。运动胸罩或乳房保护设备的设计者和制造商应考虑女性接触足球运动员的特定乳房和躯干尺寸，以最大限度地提高这些服装的合身性、舒适度和功效。从业者总结：本研究使用 3D 扫描表征了 117 名女性接触足球运动员的乳房和躯干的大小和形状。这些规范性数据应用于提高女性接触足球运动员的运动胸罩和乳房保护设备的合身性和舒适性。