Observational studyInternational urogynecology journal2024
The acute effects of running on pelvic floor morphology and function in runners with and without running-induced stress urinary incontinence.
Observational study in International urogynecology journal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07103161 (Does a Regular Tampon or Intravaginal Pessary Mitigate Urine Leakage While Running Among Females Who Experience Exercise-induced Urinary Incontinence?), which is not on this map. Cited by 11 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Does a Regular Tampon or Intravaginal Pessary Mitigate Urine Leakage While Running Among Females Who Experience Exercise-induced Urinary Incontinence?
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 19 citations in OpenAlex.
- Urinary Incontinence in Women Athletes: Umbrella Review and Meta-analysis of Sport-Related Factors.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2026Pooled it
- The Posterior Urethrovesical Angle in Continent and Incontinent Women Before and After a Treadmill Run.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- Does a Linear Array of Pressure Sensors Placed within the Vagina Really Measure the Ability of the Pelvic Floor to Respond to Increases in Intra-abdominal Pressure During High-Impact Activities?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
- 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
- Intravaginal devices for running-induced urinary incontinence symptoms in females: a study protocol.BJU international · 2025Article
- What Pad Weight Gain During Treadmill Running Indicates Urine Leakage Among Females? An Observational Study.International urogynecology journal · 2025Observational
- Pelvic compression garments alter running biomechanics, perceived support, and fear of symptoms in postpartum women with pelvic floor dysfunction: preliminary observations from an exploratory, randomised, repeated-measures crossover design.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Article
- Up for the tackle? The pelvic floor and rugby. A review.European journal of sport science · 2024Review
- 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
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Abstract
introduction and hypothesisThe aim of this study was to examine the impact of a single running session on pelvic floor morphology and function in female runners, and to compare those with and without running-induced stress urinary incontinence (RI-SUI).
methodsThis cross-sectional, observational study involved two groups: female runners who regularly experienced RI-SUI (n = 19) and runners who did not (n = 20). Pelvic floor muscle (PFM) properties were assessed using intravaginal dynamometry during maximal voluntary contractions (MVC) and during passive tissue elongation. The morphology of the pelvic floor was assessed at rest, during MVC and during maximal Valsalva maneuver (MVM) using 2D and 3D transperineal ultrasound imaging before and after a running protocol. Mixed-effects ANOVA models were used to compare all outcomes between groups and within-groups, including the interaction between group and time. Effect sizes were calculated.
resultsNo changes in PFM function assessed using intravaginal dynamometry were observed in either group after the run. Significant and large within-group differences were observed on ultrasound imaging. Specifically, the area and antero-posterior diameter of the levator hiatus were larger after the run, the bladder neck height was lower after the run, and the levator plate length was longer after the run (p ≤ 0.05). At the peak MVM and MVC, the bladder neck height was lower after the run than before the run (p ≤ 0.05). No between-group differences were observed for any outcomes.
conclusionsRunning appears to cause transient strain of the passive tissues of the female pelvic floor in runners both with and without RI-SUI, whereas no concurrent changes are observed in PFM contractile function.
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