Prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction in recreational athletes: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and hypothesis

Pelvic 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.

Method

Data 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 prevalenc

SUBMITTER: Campbell KG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10590299 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature