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Female Athlete Podcast

The Female Athlete Podcast is here to shine a light and bring focus to topics around the female body and sport and exercise which have originally gone under the radar. We'll be tackling everything from the menstrual cycle and how it affects every day women to how it impacts on sporting performance- including issues such as contraception, bone health and female physiology. Presented by three curious young women; journalist Lucy Lomax, Dr Georgie Bruinvels and Dr Jess Piasecki, this podcast isn't just for female athletes, it's for women who want to learn more about their bodies. Join us as we attempt to open up the conversation.

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S5(6): Breast injuries, dealing with injury and why research is so difficult in females

May 01, 2023 • Female Athlete Podcast • Season 5 • Episode 6

In this episode we cover breast injuries and breast pain, including how common it is, why breast injuries in particular go under-reported, plus what you can do to help, such as wearing a correct sports bra and tracking breast pain throughout your cycle.

We also cover how to stay motivated during periods of injury and why doing research in females is so hard, and the areas which need more attention (all!)

Thank you again for providing us with some interesting topic points. Keep your questions coming! Visit the link in our Instagram to submit a question.

Recommended sports bras:
For contact sports- Boob Armour / Shock Absorber
For running (& Jess' recommendation)- Puma
For growing bodies- Limitless

Telegraph article: Why breast injuries are slipping under the radar in sport

*Disclaimer: Materials and content in the Female Athlete Podcast are intended as general information only and should not be substituted for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment