ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2023
Prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction in recreational athletes: a cross-sectional survey.
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Prevalence of Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions in Female Badminton Athletes and Sedentary: Protocol of an Observational Case-Control Study
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Pelvic Floor Knowledge and Dysfunctions in Female Athletes: Associations With Physical Activity, Demographic Characteristics, and Sports Profile
Who cites it
10 citing papers in PubMed, 15 citations in OpenAlex.
- Predictors of Perceived Sports Performance in Female Athletes: The Role of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Sleep Quality.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- Pelvic Floor Knowledge and Dysfunctions in Female Athletes: Impact of Demographics, Sport Profile, and Physical Activity.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse Symptoms in Female Runners: A Cross Sectional Study.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- Creation and Validation of a Comprehensive Instrument to Assess UI in Female Athletes and Active Women.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- 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
- Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Toward Urinary Incontinence Among Physically Active Women.International urogynecology journal · 2025Observational
- Standardising health history and injury surveillance of participants in endurance events: a modified Delphi consensus statement from the AMSSM runner health consortium.British journal of sports medicine · 2025Article
- Influence of High-Impact Physical Activity on Pelvic Floor and Lumbar Muscle Mechanical Properties in Asymptomatic Nulliparous Women.International urogynecology journal · 2025Observational
- Up for the tackle? The pelvic floor and rugby. A review.European journal of sport science · 2024Review
- Epidemiology of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in the Tacna Region of Peru, 2023.International urogynecology journal · 2024Article
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Abstract
introduction and hypothesisPelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) affects many women and participation in elite sport and high-impact exercise has been reported as a potential risk. However, few studies have investigated the effects of exercising at recreational levels on PFD. Our aim was to investigate levels of PFD in women exercising at, or above, UK guidelines for health and compare them with levels in non-exercisers.
methodData on levels of PFD and potential risk factors (age, hormonal status, body mass index, constipation, parity, forceps delivery, and recreational exercise) were collected using a cross-sectional survey distributed via social media. The International Consultation Incontinence Questionnaire (ICIQ) Urinary Incontinence Short Form was used to estimate prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI). Selected questions from the ICIQ vaginal symptom and bowel symptom questionnaires were used to estimate prevalence of anal incontinence (AI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Logistic regression analysis was used to compare exercisers and non-exercisers after adjusting for potential confounders.
resultsWe recruited 1,598 adult women (1,141 exercisers and 457 non-exercisers). The majority were parous. High prevalence of UI (70%), AI (52%) and POP (18%) was reported. No significant association was found between recreational exercise and PFD despite adjustment for confounders, or further investigation regarding exercise involving impact, although some increased reporting of AI was seen in those exercising for over 10 hours per week.
conclusionHigh levels of all PFD were reported but no significant association was found between recreational exercise and symptoms. However, data suggest that women modify their exercise regimes as required. Few symptomatic women sought professional help.
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