Effects of an innovative educational program on female athletes' knowledge and habits related to pelvic floor care: a quasi-experimental study.

ABSTRACT: The physical demands of sports require female athletes to be aware of pelvic floor (PF) care. However, knowledge about PF dysfunctions and unhealthy habits remains insufficient in sports populations. Innovative and specific educational strategies are needed to engage female athletes. This study evaluated the effects of an online educational program on PF knowledge and care habits in female athletes. A three-session online program with practical content and 3D models was implemented. Of the 130 registered athletes (35.9 ± 11.2 years old), 70 fully attended (FA), 23 partially attended (PA), and 37 did not attend (NA). Before and 4 weeks after the program, participants completed a questionnaire assessing: (1) demographics and sports data; (2) PF symptomatology; (3) knowledge of urinary incont

SUBMITTER: Vico-Moreno E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12446254 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature