Screening for Incidence and Effect of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in College-Aged Athletes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) occurs when muscles of the pelvic floor become weakened, impaired, or experience tension leading to a variety of complications. Due to the reactive nature and high demands of many sports, athletes are at increased susceptibility and of particular interest concerning PFD.

Hypothesis/purpose

The purpose of this study was to explore the prevalence of PFD among college-aged athletes, assess how PFD impacted athletic performance, and identify contributing factors for increased likelihood of PFD in athletes.

Study design

Cross-Sectional Study.

Methods

All fully active LVC NCAA Division 3 athletes were recruited for screening for PFD using the Cozean Pelvic Dysfunction Screening Protocol and were surveyed on their self-knowled

SUBMITTER: Salvo CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11221335 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature