Dr Deirdre McGhee

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Dr Deirdre McGhee

Researcher and Senior Lecturer, University of Wollongong, APA Sports Physiotherapist, University of Wollongong

Dr Deirdre McGhee is a researcher for Breast Research Australia (BRA), a Senior Lecturer in the School of Medicine, University of Wollongong and an APA Sports Physiotherapist. She has extensive experience as a clinician, researcher and teacher in the area of breast support. This includes treatment of the musculoskeletal symptoms experienced by women with large breasts and breast support during exercise for female athletes and active women. Her PhD in breast biomechanics was in relation to both sports bra design and bra fit, which included a sports bra patent designed specifically for women with large breasts. She has written several evidence-based educational resources for women on breast support and bra fit during physical activity, including guidelines for Sports Medicine Australia, Exercise and breast support which was the first sporting body in the world to introduce such guidelines and the App, Sports bra (available on iTunes & www.bra.edu.au), which is the only app in the world that contains evidence-based information to assist women choose a well-fitted, supportive sports bra that suits their exercise needs. Contact details: dmcghee@uow.edu.au.

Breast injuries are common for female athletes. Here’s why better awareness and reporting are needed

n the to and fro of daily life, an accidental knock to the breast can hurt for a moment. But in the push and shove on the sporting field

Breast injuries are common for female athletes. Here’s why better awareness and reporting are needed

n the to and fro of daily life, an accidental knock to the breast can hurt for a moment. But in the push and shove on the sporting field

By Dr Deirdre McGhee