ArticleJournal of functional morphology and kinesiology2021
The Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence among Adolescent Female Athletes: A Systematic Review.
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- Elite female athletes' experiences of symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction: A systematic review.International urogynecology journal · 2022Pooled it
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Activity in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy · 2026Article
- Creation and Validation of a Comprehensive Instrument to Assess UI in Female Athletes and Active Women.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- Epidemiology, aetiology, care and prevention strategies for pelvic floor disorders in young nulliparous female athletes in athletics: a scoping review.BMJ open sport & exercise medicine · 2026Article
- Association between pelvic floor care practices and symptoms in female track and field athletes: a cross-sectional study.Gynecology and pelvic medicine · 2026Article
- Is pelvic floor loading in female runners associated with post-run changes in pelvic floor morphometry or function?BJU international · 2025Article
- The Hidden Challenge: Pelvic Floor Symptoms and Their Impact on Performance and Well-Being in Elite Female Rugby Players.European journal of sport science · 2025Observational
- Influence of High-Impact Physical Activity on Pelvic Floor and Lumbar Muscle Mechanical Properties in Asymptomatic Nulliparous Women.International urogynecology journal · 2025Observational
- Relationship between blood heavy metals and female stress urinary incontinence from NHANES 2013-2018.Environmental health and preventive medicine · 2025Article
- Nearly half of 325 athletes reported pelvic floor symptoms: a cross-sectional study at the Lima 2024 World Athletics U20 Championships.BMJ open sport & exercise medicine · 2025Article
- Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence in Female Professional Soccer Players by Category and Specific Position: A Comparative Study with a Control Group.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- The Feasibility of Using an Intravaginal Intra-Abdominal Pressure Sensor During Running to Evaluate Pelvic Floor Loading and Its Association with Running-Induced Stress Urinary Incontinence: An Observational Cohort Study.International urogynecology journal · 2024Observational
- Screening for Incidence and Effect of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in College-Aged Athletes.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2024Article
- Is there an association between physical activity and lower urinary tract symptoms in adolescent girls? Results from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children.International urogynecology journal · 2023Article
- Sexual Health Behaviors by Age 17 and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms at Age 19: PLUS Research Consortium Analysis of ALSPAC Data.The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine · 2023Article
- Experience of Playing Sport or Exercising for Women with Pelvic Floor Symptoms: A Qualitative Study.Sports medicine - open · 2023Article
- Elite female Gaelic sports athletes' experience of urinary incontinence: A qualitative study.Women's health (London, England)Article
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Abstract
This review aimed to synthesize the most up-to-date evidence regarding the prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) among adolescent female athletes. We conducted a systematic review of studies regarding UI in female athletes less than 19 years of age. This review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRIMSA). The electronic databases of PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Scopus, and Web of Science (WOS) were searched between October and November 2020. After blinded peer evaluation, a total of 215 studies were identified and nine were included. Risk of bias was assessed using the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) checklist. This review identified a prevalence of UI in adolescent female athletes between 18% to 80% with an average of 48.58%. The most prevalent sports were trampolining followed by rope skipping. The prevalence of UI among adolescent female athletes practicing impact sports was significantly prevalent. There is a need for further research, education, and targeted interventions for adolescent female athletes with UI.
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