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ArticleArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2024

Pelvic floor disorders among amateur runners.

Shanny Sade, Inbar Naor, Reut Rotem, Lauren Waichenberg, Dana Zilberman Kravits, Adi Y Weintraub

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Article in Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Shanny SadeDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Soroka University Medical Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, PO Box 151, Beer-Sheva, Israel. shanny.ogen@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2403-6425
Inbar NaorRecanati School for Community Health Professions, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel.
Reut RotemDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Affiliated with the Hebrew University Medical School of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.
Lauren WaichenbergDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Soroka University Medical Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, PO Box 151, Beer-Sheva, Israel.
Dana Zilberman KravitsRecanati School for Community Health Professions, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel.
Adi Y WeintraubDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Soroka University Medical Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, PO Box 151, Beer-Sheva, Israel.
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev · ILShaare Zedek Medical Center · IL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSports and physical activity are known risk factors for pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD). The aim of this study is to examine the impact of amateur running on PFD, quality of life (QoL), and sexual function.

methodsAmateur runners were contacted through social media. Their PFD, sexual function, and QoL were evaluated by self-reporting validated questionnaires (PFDI-20, PISQ-12, IIQ-7). They were divided by degree of effort into two categories, 'High effort' and 'Moderate effort'. The differences between the two groups were examined by a Mann-Whitney U Test, T-Test, and Chi-square test.

results180 women were included. A high incidence of PFD was found among 'High effort' runners in comparison to 'Moderate effort' runners. In addition, women who scored above the median in the PFDI-20 showed significantly greater impairment in QoL and sexual function. Interestingly, the 'High effort' group reported experiencing higher intensity orgasms compared with women in the 'Moderate effort' group. A correlation was also found between the weekly running distance and the intensity of orgasm experienced (P value = 0.004).

conclusion'High effort' runners present a higher incidence of PFD in comparison to 'Moderate effort' runners. Professional pelvic floor muscle training counselling should be considered even for amateur runners. Future interventional physical therapy studies should be carried out in order to investigate preventative strategies.

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Pelvic Floor DisordersPelvic Organ ProlapseExerciseFemaleHumansPelvic FloorQuality of LifeSurveys and QuestionnairesPelvic floor dysfunctionPhysical activityQuality of life

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PMID38341841
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