Biomechanics researcher wins ‘Best New NSW Talent’

Dec 01, 2006

The highly competitive David Garlick Memorial Scholarship for ‘Best New NSW Talent in Applied Sports Medicine’ has been won by Deirdre McGhee from the University of Wollongong’s Biomechanics Research laboratory.

The $15,000 award will enable Ms McGhee to conduct further research into her work related to ‘Building better bras to reduce athletes' bouncing breasts: implications for preventing musculoskeletal injuries and exercise-induced breast discomfort.’

Her project investigates the biomechanics of breast movement, brassiere design and fit to prevent musculoskeletal injuries and allowing female athletes of all breast sizes to comfortably and safely participate in sport.

The award was recently presented at the 9th Annual NSW Sports Safety Awards Presentation Dinner, hosted by the NSW Sporting Injuries Committee at the Telstra Stadium in Sydney.