Hi all,
I tried searching the tri and womens forums, but I did not have luck finding anything. So, I am posting this to ask for suggestions.
I fractured my clavicle and had surgery to plate it 4.5wks ago. I finally started doing some light workouts last week, and one thing that I need to address is the issue of the clavicle-plate and sports bra. My friends who have had their clavicles plated are all guys, and I don't think they've had to deal with this. ;) The plate is relatively noticeable, and where it is most prominent, is where a sports bra crosses my clavicle. The sports bra puts enough pressure on the plate (or maybe compresses the soft tissue above the plate?), that it bothers me. Also, while my running distance is short while I recover, I foresee chafing being an issue. With how prominent the plate is, I doubt Bodyglide or similar product will do much to help.
I found a medical site that has a bra strap pad, but it didn't look like what I'd think would work for running and cycling. Most of the regular bra strap cushions don't look like they'd quite work with their buttons or tiny velcro straps. I'd like something that can be transferred easily from one sports bra to another, is soft (like fleece?) and won't chafe, won't shift or move, and cushions. Is there something out there that might work well for this? What have other people done to address this? I'm going to try some fleece padding from a horse halter, but I'm sure there's something that would work a little better!
Thank you so much for any ideas!
I tried searching the tri and womens forums, but I did not have luck finding anything. So, I am posting this to ask for suggestions.
I fractured my clavicle and had surgery to plate it 4.5wks ago. I finally started doing some light workouts last week, and one thing that I need to address is the issue of the clavicle-plate and sports bra. My friends who have had their clavicles plated are all guys, and I don't think they've had to deal with this. ;) The plate is relatively noticeable, and where it is most prominent, is where a sports bra crosses my clavicle. The sports bra puts enough pressure on the plate (or maybe compresses the soft tissue above the plate?), that it bothers me. Also, while my running distance is short while I recover, I foresee chafing being an issue. With how prominent the plate is, I doubt Bodyglide or similar product will do much to help.
I found a medical site that has a bra strap pad, but it didn't look like what I'd think would work for running and cycling. Most of the regular bra strap cushions don't look like they'd quite work with their buttons or tiny velcro straps. I'd like something that can be transferred easily from one sports bra to another, is soft (like fleece?) and won't chafe, won't shift or move, and cushions. Is there something out there that might work well for this? What have other people done to address this? I'm going to try some fleece padding from a horse halter, but I'm sure there's something that would work a little better!
Thank you so much for any ideas!