Professor Dr Joanna Wakefield-Scurr

Founder and Head of the world leading Research Group in Breast Health, Professor of Biomechancis

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Joanna Wakefield-Scurr, known as [thebraprofessor.com](http://www.thebraprofessor.com/), is a Professor of Biomechanics and the Founder of the Research Group in Breast Health at the University of Portsmouth ([port.ac.uk/breastresearch](https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-groups-and-centres/research-group-in-breast-health)).  The Research Group is internationally renowned for research on breast and bra science. The Group has been conducting fundamental and applied research into breasts and bras since 2005 when it developed and published the first procedure to establish dynamic breast movement in three dimensions. During this time, the breast biomechanics of thousands of women have been assessed in a variety of conditions, contributing to a unique database of the forces acting through the breast tissue and the support requirements of the breast. Joanna and her team are well known within the commercial sector, with research projects informing clinical practice and breast support design around the world. More recently, Joanna and her team have worked with elite athlete groups, such as the Lionesses and England netball in the lead up to major championships, improving athlete breast and bra knowledge, reducing breast pain and providing performance benefits.

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Impact of breast health education and individual sports bra prescription on elite female football match officials
Journal of Sports Sciences
2026
Breast and/or bra implications for women golfers: A systematic scoping review
International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching
2025
Hidden support for the lionesses: a breast/bra intervention
Research in Sports Medicine
2024
Modelling Female Breast Motion During Running: Implications of Breast Support on the Spine
European Journal of Sport Science
2025
WTP6.07 Post-operative undergarment support: what are patients told?
British Journal of Surgery
2025
Prepectoral no mesh versus mesh immediate implant-based reconstruction after mastectomy (Restore-B): a multicentre single-blinded randomised controlled feasibility study protocol
BMJ Open
2025
Spinal joint moment prediction following simulated breast surgery using a female whole-body musculoskeletal model
Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering
2024
A multi-phase intervention study of sports bra prescription for elite UK female athletes preparing for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
Research in Sports Medicine
2022
Breast-torso movement coordination during running in different breast support
Scientific Reports
2024
Insights into breast health issues in women's rugby
European Journal of Sport Science
2024
Modelling the female torso and breast during physical activity: Implications on spinal loading
Journal of Sports Sciences
2024
The effect of washing and wearing on sports bra function
Sports Biomechanics
2022
A multi-stage intervention assessing, advising and customising sports bras for elite female British athletes
Research in Sports Medicine
2022
Tackling breast issues in contact sports
British Journal of Sports Medicine
2023
Can we predict the neutral breast position using the gravity-loaded breast position, age, anthropometrics and breast composition data?
Clinical Biomechanics
2022
A novel multi-study intervention investigating the short and long term effects of a posture bra on whole body and breast kinematics
Gait & Posture
2021
How the characteristics of sports bras affect their performance
Ergonomics
2020
Multi-study randomised controlled trial to develop, implement and evaluate bra prescription to reduce breast pain and improve quality of life
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice
2021
Sports bra use, preferences and fit issues among exercising females in the US, the UK and China
Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management: An International Journal
2020
There are two sides to every story: implications of asymmetry on breast support requirements for sports bra manufacturers
Sports Biomechanics
2019
Breast Education Improves Adolescent Girls' Breast Knowledge, Attitudes to Breasts and Engagement With Positive Breast Habits
Frontiers in Public Health
2020
Do static and dynamic activities induce potentially damaging breast skin strain?
BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
2020
The Kinematics of Breasts Implanted With a Reduced Mass Implant: A Pilot Study
Aesthetic Surgery Journal
2019
Survey Development for Adolescents Aged 11–16 Years: A Developmental Science Based Guide
Adolescent Research Review
2018
The Development and Psychometric Properties of A Survey to Assess Breast Knowledge and Attitudes of Adolescent Girls
American Journal of Health Education
2019
The Appropriateness of an Improved Diary for the Assessment of Pre-Menstrual Mastalgia
Indian Journal of Surgery
2017
Breast cancer education for schoolgirls: an exploratory study
European Journal of Cancer Prevention
2018
Breast education for schoolgirls; why, what, when, and how?
The Breast Journal
2017
Estimating Breast Mass-Density: A Retrospective Analysis of Radiological Data
The Breast Journal
2016
Quantification of gravity-induced skin strain across the breast surface
Clinical Biomechanics
2017
Understanding key performance indicators for breast support: An analysis of breast support effects on biomechanical, physiological and subjective measures during running
Journal of Sports Sciences
2016
Do women with smaller breasts perform better in long‐distance running?
European Journal of Sport Science
2016
Estimating the gravity induced three dimensional deformation of the breast
Journal of Biomechanics
2016
Is Breast Pain Greater in Active Females Compared to the General Population in theUK?
The Breast Journal
2015
The Influence of the Breast on Sport and Exercise Participation in School Girls in the United Kingdom
Journal of Adolescent Health
2016
Trunk marker sets and the subsequent calculation of trunk and breast kinematics during treadmill running
Textile Research Journal
2015
Acute changes in clinical breast measurements following bra removal: Implications for surgical practice
JPRAS Open
2015
Breast Support Garments are Ineffective at Reducing Breast Motion During an Aqua Aerobics Jumping Exercise
Journal of Human Kinetics
2015
Breast motion asymmetry during running
Journal of Sports Sciences
2014
Magnitude of multiplanar breast kinematics differs depending upon run distance
Journal of Sports Sciences
2015
Multiplanar breast kinematics during different exercise modalities
European Journal of Sport Science
2014
Task and intensity alters the rms proportionality ratio in the triceps surae
Muscle & Nerve
2015
The Influence of the Breast on Physical Activity Participation in Females
Journal of Physical Activity and Health
2015
The effect of breast support and breast pain on upper-extremity kinematics during running: implications for females with large breasts
Journal of Sports Sciences
2015
The influence of breast support on torso, pelvis and arm kinematics during a five kilometer treadmill run
Human Movement Science
2015
The movement of the trunk and breast during front crawl and breaststroke swimming
Journal of Sports Sciences
2014
A methodological framework for capturing relative eyetracking coordinate data to determine gaze patterns and fixations from two or more observers
Behavior Research Methods
2014
An investigation into breast support and sports bra use in female runners of the 2012 London Marathon
Journal of Sports Sciences
2014
Can axes conventions of the trunk reference frame influence breast displacement calculation during running?
Journal of Biomechanics
2014
Is torso soft tissue motion really an artefact within breast biomechanics research?
Journal of Biomechanics
2014
The Prevalence, Severity, and Impact of Breast Pain in the General Population
The Breast Journal
2014
The effect of breast support on upper body muscle activity during 5 km treadmill running
Human Movement Science
2014
The experience of breast pain (mastalgia) in female runners of the 2012 London Marathon and its effect on exercise behaviour
British Journal of Sports Medicine
2013
The influence of ageing on bra preferences and self-perception of breasts among mature women
European Journal of Ageing
2014
Within-Participant Variance in Multiplanar Breast Kinematics During 5 km Treadmill Running
Journal of Applied Biomechanics
2014
Can measures of strain and acceleration be used to predict breast discomfort during running?
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology
2012
Electromyography Normalization Methods for High-Velocity Muscle Actions: Review and Recommendations
Journal of Applied Biomechanics
2013
Female upper body and breast skin temperature and thermal comfort following exercise
Ergonomics
2013
The Development of a Custom-Built Portable Impact-testing Device for Assessing the Cushioning Properties of Athletic Socks
Journal of Applied Biomechanics
2013
The cushioning properties of athletic socks: An impact testing perspective
Clinical Biomechanics
2013
Evaluation of professional bra fitting criteria for bra selection and fitting in the UK
Ergonomics
2012
Influential factors of bra purchasing in older women
Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management: An International Journal
2012
Predictors of Three-Dimensional Breast Kinematics during Bare-Breasted Running
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
2012
The relationship between breast size and anthropometric characteristics
American Journal of Human Biology
2012
A Comparison of Three-Dimensional Breast Displacement and Breast Comfort During Overground and Treadmill Running
Journal of Applied Biomechanics
2011
A method to estimate strain in the breast during exercise
Sports Engineering
2011
A protocol for monitoring soft tissue motion under compression garments during drop landings
Journal of Biomechanics
2011
Comparison of advanced and intermediate 200-m backstroke swimmers' dominant and non-dominant shoulder entry angles across various swimming speeds
Journal of Sports Sciences
2011
Efficacy of current and novel electromyographic normalization methods for lower limb high‐speed muscle actions
European Journal of Sport Science
2011
Quadriceps EMG muscle activation during accurate soccer instep kicking
Journal of Sports Sciences
2011
Supported and unsupported breast displacement in three dimensions across treadmill activity levels
Journal of Sports Sciences
2011
The effect of socks on vertical and anteroposterior ground reaction forces in walking and running
The Foot
2011
A dynamic model of the breast during exercise
Sports Engineering
2010
An assessment of the reliability and standardisation of tests used to elicit reference muscular actions for electromyographical normalisation
Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
2010
Bilateral Contact Ground Reaction Forces and Contact Times During Plyometric Drop Jumping
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
2010
The effect of breast support on the kinematics of the breast during the running gait cycle
Journal of Sports Sciences
2010
Three-Dimensional Kinematics of the Breast during a Two-Step Star Jump
Journal of Applied Biomechanics
2010
Bilateral Neuromuscular and Force Differences During a Plyometric Task
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
2009
Breast Displacement in Three Dimensions during the Walking and Running Gait Cycles
Journal of Applied Biomechanics
2009
The effect of breast support on kinetics during overground running performance
Ergonomics
2009
Biomechanical Comparison of the Track Start and the Modified One-Handed Track Start in Competitive Swimming: An Intervention Study
Journal of Applied Biomechanics
2008
The Efficacy Of Current And Novel Electromyographical Normalisation Methods For Lower Limb Dynamic Muscle Actions
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
2008
Three-dimensional Displacement, Velocity and Acceleration of the Breast During a Running Gait Cycle.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
2008
Perceived Exertion is Related to Muscle Activity During Leg Extension Exercise
Research in Sports Medicine
2006

Education

University of Southampton

PhD, Biomechanics / August, 1999

Southampton

Experience

University of Portsmouth

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