ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2025
Athletes' Knowledge of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Their Knowledge of and Engagement with Pelvic Floor Muscle Training: A Scoping Review.
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Pelvic Floor Knowledge and Dysfunctions in Female Athletes: Associations With Physical Activity, Demographic Characteristics, and Sports Profile
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
- eHealth educational intervention: effects of an online video program in prevention of the pelvic women's health-a non-randomized experimental study.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2025Trial
- Pelvic Floor Knowledge and Dysfunctions in Female Athletes: Impact of Demographics, Sport Profile, and Physical Activity.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- Male Pelvic Health in Saudi Arabia:Saudi medical journal · 2026Article
- Community Prevalence and Predictors of Pelvic Floor-Related Symptoms in Saudi Men: Implications for Physiotherapy-Led Care.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Optimizing women's health: pelvic floor considerations in sports and physical activity.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Article
- Effects of an innovative educational program on female athletes' knowledge and habits related to pelvic floor care: a quasi-experimental study.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
introductionPelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is prevalent among athletes. Investigating whether athletes are practicing pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) will assist in delineating the factors underlying the burden of PFD in this population. Additionally, investigating athletes' knowledge of PFD and knowledge of and attitudes toward PFMT may inform interventions to improve the practice of PFMT.
aimsThis scoping review aimed to collate the available evidence regarding athletes' knowledge of PFD and their knowledge of and engagement with PFMT. Furthermore, this review aimed to determine the types of athletes (sports and competition levels) research had been conducted on and the definitions of PFD and PFMT most used.
methodsSix databases were searched up to January 2024. No study design or publication types were restricted; however, non-English articles were excluded due to resource constraints. Additional publications were identified through the reference lists of included articles. Data were synthesized and presented under subheadings relevant to the aims of this review.
resultsThirty-five publications were included for data extraction. Athletes had low practice of PFMT, poor knowledge of PFD and PFMT, but positive attitudes toward PFMT. One publication reported that higher levels of knowledge were associated with a lower prevalence of PFD. The athletic population was heterogeneous in sport type and competition level, and the definitions of PFD and PFMT were ill-defined.
conclusionsAthletes have a low practice of PFMT and poor knowledge of PFD and PFMT. The education of athletes may have a role in supporting pelvic floor health.
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