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Despite health and performance benefits of appropriate breast support in sport, elite women athletes' knowledge of breasts/bras is poor leading to poor bra choices, breast pain and performance decrements. This multiphase intervention assessed breast/bra issues and preferences, individually prescribed sports bras and evaluated outcomes for the England Senior Women footballers. Breast/bra workshops were delivered to England players; all 36 completed pre-intervention surveys and breast/bra assessments, before being prescribed bras six weeks before European and World Championships (2022, 2023). 24 players completed post-intervention surveys. Pre-intervention outcomes identified poor knowledge, poor bra fit, many bra issues, and cultural sensitivities. Breast pain was prevalent (61%), with 25% reporting clinically significant breast pain. Post-intervention, players reported significant improvements with prescribed sports bras. 91% reported improvements in knowledge and benefiting from the intervention. This successful intervention provided an evidence-base for ongoing breast health initiatives with England Teams, plus roll-out to all levels of women's football. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Mondor's Disease (MD) is a thrombophlebitis of the anterolateral chest wall, with only about 400 cases reported worldwide, predominantly in women. We report a case of MD with sudden onset of pain, edema, and asymmetry in the left breast, evolving over two weeks. Objectives: To present a case of breast MD identified in an outpatient primary care center in Bogotá, Colombia, as a contribution to broaden the understanding of this disease, raise awareness among healthcare teams about the importance of early identification and appropriate treatment, and contribute to the characterization of MD in the country. Findings: Physical examination revealed edema in the outer quadrants of the left breast associated with a visible longitudinal lesion in the upper outer quadrant (UOQ), tender to palpation. Ultrasound evidence confirmed superficial venous thrombosis. Interventions: A breast ultrasound was performed, showing vascular dilation in the UOQ of the left breast. A breast specialist evaluation was conducted to confirm the diagnosis of MD. Medical management included anti-inflammatory drugs and local heat application, resulting in favorable evolution. Conclusions: MD is an unusual condition in primary care settings, requiring greater awareness among healthcare teams for improved early identification.