Why Boob Protect

"Breast protection should be as common as wearing a mouth guard."

In her late 40s, Suzie faced sports-related breast trauma that required biopsies and surgeries. As a mother of two active daughters, this life-changing experience ignited her passion for breast health and drove her determination to prevent other women from enduring similar injuries.

Suzie's personal experience became the catalyst for something much bigger than individual healing—it sparked a mission to protect future generations of female athletes. What originally started as a protective solution quickly evolved into a platform to raise awareness and normalize conversations about breast health in sports. This wasn't just about creating another piece of equipment; it was about addressing a long-overlooked need in women's athletics.

The Consequences of Playing Unprotected

Impacts can increase the risk of bruising and the formation of dangerous blood clots due to the breast's extensive capillary network
Deep breast bruising can lead to fat necrosis (lumps) that look and feel like cancer, forcing women through painful and stressful tests to rule out malignancy
While there is no evidence that deep breast bruising causes breast cancer, it does create symptoms that require invasive testing to rule it out
Repetitive breast bouncing during sports can lead to chronic pain thought to be caused by tension on breast skin, internal ligaments and fascia.
Young athletes risk permanent changes to breast development which can result in potential deformities or asymmetries
Damage to internal milk ducts could affect a woman's ability to breastfeed later in life

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While sports bras offer support, they can also cause breast pain. Female breasts rely on skin and the 'Cooper’s ligaments', not muscles, for support. Excessive movement during activities like running can stretch these ligaments, leading to sagging over time.

Boob Protect Inserts act to protect the breast against impact
The patented design wraps under the arm for added protection and stability with vents for cooling
Crop tops and sports bras can overly compress the breast causing discomfort. Boob Protect Inserts cup the breasts for support and impact protection
The increased support provided by Boob Protect Inserts, reduces breast movement and 'bounce' during sports, classes or running, increasing comfort

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In US College Sports, a 2018 study found almost half of female athletes surveyed (47.9%) reported a breast injury

Less than 10% reported their injury to coaching or medical staff

Only 2% who reported sustaining a breast injury received treatment

18% reported a decrease in participation and performance following a breast injury

98% report not wearing any breast protection other than a sports bra

Medical Statement on the Importance of Breast Protection

Dr. Chantal Thornton

Breast Cancer Surgeon MBBS (Hons), BMSc (Hons), FRACS, GAICD, Epworth Hospital, Melbourne

Trauma to the breast should be avoided with adequate protection. ⁣⁣Injury to the breast tissue can cause dead fat necrosis which can lead to lumps in the breast. These can be mistaken for breast cancer and can mean that the female will require biopsies to the breast. This can also make it difficult to detect breast cancer in the future if the patient has multiple areas of fat necrosis in the breast.⁣⁣ Fat necrosis on clinical examination and on breast imaging often mimics breast cancer and a biopsy is usually required to exclude cancer. It does not however increase a women’s risk of cancer.⁣ Trauma to the breast can also lead to chronic musculoskeletal and breast pain. Pain in the breast is uncommonly associated with breast cancer. Less than 10% of all breast cancers present with breast pain.

Medical experts agree and global research confirms, it's time for breast protection to be taken seriously in all female sports.