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Bø K, Lillegård RH, Skaug KL. Pelvic Floor Muscle Training on Stress Urinary Incontinence in Power- and Weightlifters: a Pilot Study. Int Urogynecol J 2024; 35:1291-1298. [PMID: 38758455 PMCID: PMC11245411 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-024-05801-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is defined as involuntary leakage of urine on physical effort and is prevalent among power- and weightlifters. However, there is scant knowledge on treatment options for this population. The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the potential outcomes and feasibility of a pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) program on SUI in nulliparous female power- and weightlifters. METHODS This was a case-series study, including one weightlifter and two powerlifters aged 21-32 years. The participants conducted 12 weeks of PFMT at home, with weekly follow-up by a physiotherapist. Change in total score of the International Consensus of Incontinence Questionnaire Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI-SF) was the primary outcome. Secondary outcome was perceived change assessed by the Patient Global Impression of Improvement (PGI-I) Scale and impact on sport participation. PFM strength, endurance, and resting pressure was measured using vaginal manometry. Feasibility was evaluated as adherence to training and self-efficacy (Self Efficacy Scale for Practicing Pelvic Floor Exercises). RESULTS One athlete reduced their ICIQ-UI-SF score and experienced improvement in symptoms. One athlete reported no change, and one reported a worsening of symptoms. All three participants improved PFM strength and endurance, completed the testing, and 12 weeks of PFMT, but adherence varied between 40 and 80%. Participants reported a lack of time and energy and forgetting to perform the exercises, as reasons for low adherence. CONCLUSION There were varying effects of a 12-week PFMT program on SUI in three strength athletes. The results can create the basis for a future randomized controlled trial.
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- Kari Bø
- Department of Sports Medicine, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway.
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway.
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Pizzoferrato AC, Deparis J, Fritel X, Rousseau M, Blanchard V. Impact of educational workshops to increase awareness of pelvic floor dysfunction and integrate preventive lifestyle habits. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2024; 164:596-604. [PMID: 37723985 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.15130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Our objectives were to evaluate the impact of group pelvic floor education workshops on participants' knowledge, their satisfaction, and the modification of their urinary and digestive behaviors, and to compare health care providers' (HCP) knowledge with that of the general population. METHODS For this prospective observational study, group pelvic floor education workshops were proposed between May 2021 and June 2022 in a web-conference format. Each workshop covered pelvic floor anatomy and physiology, urinary and digestive physiology as well as risk factors of PFD and preventive measures. At the start and the end of the workshops, participants completed a questionnaire on their knowledge and their beliefs about the pelvic floor. Questions about their satisfaction were asked at the end of the workshops. A 2-month questionnaire assessed changes in urinary and digestive habits and whether participants had talked about the workshop around them. RESULTS A total of 856, with an average age 40.1 years, participated and completed the questionnaires before and after the workshops; 694 responded at 2 months. The education workshops significantly improved knowledge about the pelvic floor in the "HCP" and "non-HCP" groups. At 2 months, 591 participants (85.2%) 85.2% had talked about the workshop content; 557 (80.3%) reported having changed, or planned to change, their urinary behaviors and 495 (71.3%) their defecatory behaviors. CONCLUSIONS Pelvic floor education workshops can increase level of knowledge and thus limit risky behaviors for the pelvic floor. The high rate of participation and the satisfaction of the participants shows the interest for the theme.
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- Anne-Cécile Pizzoferrato
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Université de Poitiers, CIC-Inserm, DECLAN, CHU de Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Université de Poitiers, CIC-Inserm, DECLAN, CHU de Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Université de Poitiers, CIC-Inserm, DECLAN, CHU de Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France
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Dakic JG, Hay-Smith EJC, Lin KY, Cook JL, Frawley HC. Women's preferences for pelvic floor screening in sport and exercise: a mixed-methods study integrating survey and interview data in Australian women. Br J Sports Med 2023; 57:1539-1549. [PMID: 37648412 DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2023-107017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVES One in two women experiencing pelvic floor (PF) symptoms stop playing sport or exercising. The study examines the perspective of women with PF symptoms to inform acceptable screening practices within sport and exercise settings. METHODS Explanatory, sequential, mixed-methods design. Phase 1: survey of 18-65 years, symptomatic, Australian women (n=4556). Phase 2: semistructured interviews with a subset of survey participants (n=23). Integration occurred through connection of phases (study design, sampling) and joint display of data. RESULTS Findings are represented in three threads: (1) 'women (not) telling'; a majority of women had told no-one within a sport or exercise setting about their PF symptoms due to shame/embarrassment, lack of pelvic health knowledge and not wanting to initiate the conversation, (2) 'asking women (screening for PF symptoms)'; women endorsed including PF symptom questions within existing sport and exercise screening practices but only when conducted in a respectful and considered manner and (3) 'creating safety'; professionals can assist women to disclose by demonstrating expertise, trustworthiness and competency. If health and exercise professionals are provided with appropriate training, they could raise pelvic health awareness and promote a supportive and safe sport and exercise culture. CONCLUSION Women with PF symptoms support health and exercise professionals initiating conversations about PF health to normalise the topic, and include PF symptoms among other pre-exercise screening questions. However, women should be informed on the relevance and potential benefits of PF screening prior to commencing. Safe screening practices require building trust by providing information, gaining consent, displaying comfort and genuine interest, and being knowledgeable within one's scope of practice to the provision of advice, exercise modifications and referral as appropriate.
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- Jodie G Dakic
- Department of Physiotherapy, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Rehabilitation Teaching and Research Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Department of Physical Therapy, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Institute of Allied Health Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Melbourne School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Allied Health Research, The Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Allied Health Research, Mercy Hospital for Women, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Mahoney K, Heidel RE, Olewinski L. Prevalence and Normalization of Stress Urinary Incontinence in Female Strength Athletes. J Strength Cond Res 2023; 37:1877-1881. [PMID: 36930880 PMCID: PMC10448802 DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000004461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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ABSTRACT Mahoney, K, Heidel, RE, and Olewinski, L. Prevalence and normalization of stress urinary incontinence in female strength athletes. J Strength Cond Res 37(9): 1877-1881, 2023-Strength training is increasing in popularity in women but is also a potential risk factor for stress urinary incontinence (SUI). There is potential for normalization of SUI in sports with high rates of SUI. Pelvic floor physical therapy is an effective treatment for SUI in both athletes and nonathletes, but female strength athletes may not be aware of this option. Our study sought to assess prevalence, normalization, rates of treatment, and preferred sources of information about SUI in female strength athletes. A novel cross-sectional survey was distributed online through social media groups dedicated to female strength athletes with 425 women responding within 4 days. Statistical significance of results was assumed at a 2-sided alpha value of 0.05. 43.5% of athletes experienced incontinence with daily tasks, 59.1% experienced incontinence with normal strength training, and 50.2% experienced incontinence during competition. Of the athletes who experienced incontinence, 61.4% did not have incontinence before starting their sport and only 9.4% had ever sought treatment. 67.9% of all athletes surveyed believed that urinary incontinence was a normal part of their sport. Our findings indicate that SUI is common in female strength athletes and may be a consequence of the sport itself. Normalization of SUI is common, and few athletes seek treatment.
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- Family Medicine, University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Knoxville, Tennessee
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Parra NS, Jaramillo AP, Zambrano J, Segovia D, Castells J, Revilla JC. The Effectiveness of Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise in Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis. Cureus 2023; 15:e45011. [PMID: 37720131 PMCID: PMC10501848 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.45011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent health concern in females over 60, but it is prevalent in a smaller percentage of males. The medical and social elements of UI are crucial. This disorder may cause embarrassment and low self-esteem, reducing social and physical activities. Consequently, this may impair healthy aging. Researchers have shown that pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) may improve UI symptoms in middle-aged, older, and young people. Clinical practice highlights the importance of PFMT for UI due to its low cost-effectiveness. To assess PFMT's overall efficacy, we conducted a systematic review of the literature (SRL) and a meta-analysis (MA) of randomized clinical trials (RCTs). The previous 10 years of published material were combed using the online databases the Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Google Scholar. Eligible total studies were RCTs referring to the effectiveness of PFMT. The pooled incidence, risk ratio, and 95% confidence interval (CI) of the effectiveness of PFMT were calculated using the fixed effects model. Given the possibility of a between-study variance, we used the fixed effects model rather than the random effects model.
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- Nicole S Parra
- Internal Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito, ECU
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- Emergency, Universidad Tech, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, ESP
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- Internal Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito, ECU
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- Medicine, Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil, Guayaquil, ECU
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Curillo-Aguirre CA, Gea-Izquierdo E. Effectiveness of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training on Quality of Life in Women with Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1004. [PMID: 37374208 PMCID: PMC10301414 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59061004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a condition that is more common in women than men and has an increasing prevalence with age. It provides a range of psychological and physical burdens that negatively affect the patient's quality of life (QoL). However, the economic burden for the healthcare system is being augmented due to the increasing life expectancy of the population. This article aims to identify the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) on the QoL in women with UI. Materials and Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted in the PubMed, EMBASE, ProQuest medicine, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar databases. The terms selected according to components of PICOS were women with urinary incontinence, pelvic floor muscle training, watchful or other types of therapies, quality of life, randomized controlled trials, and interventional or observational studies. The articles included were those published between November 2018 and November 2022. Ten articles were found for the systematic review and eight for the meta-analysis. Results: The QoL moderately increased when PFMT was used on women with UI, the results indicating an overall small effect on the QoL across the controlled studies and a moderate effect on the QoL across the one-group pre-post-studies. Conclusions: Specific QoL domains, such as social activities and general health, also demonstrated benefits from PFMT interventions. This study confirmed the effectiveness of PFMT on the QoL in women with UI, mainly for patients with stress urinary incontinence.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador, Quito 170143, Ecuador
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Donnelly GM, Moore IS. Sports Medicine and the Pelvic Floor. Curr Sports Med Rep 2023; 22:82-90. [PMID: 36866951 DOI: 10.1249/jsr.0000000000001045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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ABSTRACT The female athlete is seen as a specialist population meaning female considerations, such as pelvic floor dysfunction, are not widely taught within sports medicine. Females have unique anatomical characteristics compared with males including a wider pelvic diameter and an additional orifice in the form of the vagina. Furthermore, symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction are prevalent among female athletes and transitional periods in their lifespan. They also are a barrier to training and performance. Therefore, it is essential that sports medicine practitioners understand how to identify and manage pelvic floor dysfunction. This report aims to describe the anatomy and function of the pelvic floor, outline the types and rates of pelvic floor dysfunction, discuss evidence-based management, and raise awareness of perinatal bodily changes. Practical recommendations are made to aid sports organizations and sports medicine practitioners in supporting the female athlete and in using a proactive approach to manage the perinatal athlete.
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- Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, UNITED KINGDOM
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Diggles A. The "Mother Load" and Return to Sport: A Case Report of Returning to Professional Netball Following Cesarean Section. Int J Sports Phys Ther 2023; 18:228-239. [PMID: 36793569 PMCID: PMC9897013 DOI: 10.26603/001c.65894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background Increasing numbers of elite female athletes are competing in professional sport, and many wish to become pregnant and return to competitive sport after childbirth. Athletes have a higher risk of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) than non-athletes (54% versus 7%) and there is also an increased prevalence in post-partum women compared to nulliparous women (35% versus 2.8-7.9%). Additionally, PFD has been shown to influence athletic performance. High quality evidence for elite athletes is lacking, and there are no exercise guidelines specifically for these women to prepare or effectively guide their safe return to sport (RTS). The purpose of this case report is to detail the management of an elite athlete who presented following cesarean section (CS) with the goal of RTS within 16 weeks. Case Description A 27-year-old primiparous Caucasian professional netballer presented at four weeks post- caesarean section (CS) for RTS screening and assessment of pelvic floor muscle (PFM) function. Assessment included readiness and fear of movement screening, dynamic pelvic floor muscle function, structural integrity of the CS wound, levator hiatal dimensions, bladder neck descent, and early global neuromuscular screening. Measures were collected at four weeks, eight weeks, and six months post-partum. The post-partum athlete demonstrated alterations in pelvic floor muscle function, reduced lower limb power and psychological readiness. A functionally staged dynamic and sport specific pelvic floor muscle training program was implemented and adapted to the patient for her early post-partum timeline. Results Rehabilitation strategies were effective in achieving the primary outcome of RTS at 16 weeks post-partum with no adverse events reported at 6 months follow-up. Discussion This case highlights the need for a holistic and individualised RTS management approach that includes women's and pelvic health risk factors in a professional athlete. Level of Evidence 5.
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Strenuous physical activity, exercise, and pelvic organ prolapse: a narrative scoping review. Int Urogynecol J 2023:10.1007/s00192-023-05450-3. [PMID: 36692525 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-023-05450-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS High-intensity physical activity and exercise have been listed as possible risk factors for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). The aim of the present study is to conduct a literature review on the prevalence and incidence of POP in women who engage in regular physical activity. In addition, we review the effects of a single exercise or a single session of exercise on pelvic floor support. Finally, the effect of exercises on POP in the early postpartum period is reviewed. METHODS This is a narrative scoping review. We searched PubMed and Ovid Medline, the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews up to May 2022 with the following MeSH terms: "physical activity" AND "exercise" AND "pelvic floor" AND "pelvic organ prolapse". RESULTS Eight prevalence studies were retrieved. Prevalence rates of symptomatic POP varied between 0 (small study within different sports) and 23% (Olympic weightlifters and power lifters). Parity was the only factor associated with POP in most studies. Three studies evaluated the pelvic floor after a single exercise or one session of exercise and found increased vaginal descent or increased POP symptoms. One prospective cohort study reported the development of POP after 6 weeks of military parashot training, and one randomized trial reported increased POP symptoms after transverse abdominal training. There is scant knowledge on exercise and POP in the postpartum period. CONCLUSIONS Prevalence of POP in sports varies widely. Experimental and prospective studies indicate that strenuous exercise increased POP symptoms and reduced pelvic floor support.
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Xiao M. SPECIFICITY AND DIVERSITY OF ATHLETIC ABILITY NEEDS AMONG PROFESSIONAL GYMNASTS. REV BRAS MED ESPORTE 2023. [DOI: 10.1590/1517-8692202329012022_0275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Introduction Gymnastics sports require athletes to have exceptional physical fitness. Distinct specific training methods, when mastered, can elevate the functional capacity and athletic abilities of professionals. In this way, athletes can better perform their abilities in competition. Objective Analyze the physical training methods of gymnasts. In parallel, this paper analyzes the impact of functional training methods on gymnasts’ physical fitness and competition performance. Methods This paper selects several gymnasts as research objects. The gymnasts were randomly divided into two groups (experimental and control groups). The experimental group used functional training. The control group used traditional training methods. This paper tests and records the athletes’ fitness before and after training. The mathematical statistics method allows the collected data to be analyzed and discussed. Results There was a big difference in the fitness index between the experimental and control groups (P<0.05). Conclusion Functional training helps to improve the physical performance of gymnasts. Functional training programs can effectively enhance the response of the phasic muscles, positively influencing motor agility. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
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Giagio S, Salvioli S, Innocenti T, Gava G, Vecchiato M, Pillastrini P, Turolla A. PFD-SENTINEL: Development of a screening tool for pelvic floor dysfunction in female athletes through an international Delphi consensus. Br J Sports Med 2022:bjsports-2022-105985. [DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2022-105985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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To develop a screening tool for pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) in female athletes for use by sports medicine clinicians (eg, musculoskeletal/sports physiotherapists, sports and exercise medicine physicians), which guides referral to a PFD specialist (eg, pelvic floor/women’s health physiotherapist, gynaecologist, urogynaecologist, urologist).Between February and April 2022, an international two-round modified Delphi study was conducted to assess expert opinion on which symptoms, risk factors and clinical and sports-related characteristics (items) should be included in a screening tool. We defined consensus a priori as >67% response agreement to pass each round.41 and 34 experts participated in rounds 1 and 2, respectively. Overall, seven general statements were endorsed as relevant by most participants highlighting the importance of screening for PFD in female athletes. Through consensus, the panel developed the Pelvic Floor Dysfunction-ScrEeNing Tool IN fEmale athLetes (PFD-SENTINEL) and agreed to a cluster of PFD symptoms (n=5) and items (risk factors, clinical and sports-related characteristics; n=28) that should prompt specialist care. A clinical algorithm was also created: a direct referral is recommended when at least one symptom or 14 items are reported. If these thresholds are not reached, continuous monitoring of the athlete’s health is indicated.Despite increasing awareness and clinical relevance, barriers to identify PFD in female athletes are still present. The PFD-SENTINEL is a new resource for sports medicine clinicians who regularly assess female athletes and represents the first step towards early PFD identification and management. Further studies to validate the tool are needed.
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Kegel Exercise Training Program among Women with Urinary Incontinence. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10122359. [PMID: 36553882 PMCID: PMC9777910 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10122359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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A common condition with a large global prevalence and a persistent medical taboo for many people is urinary incontinence. Around one in three women globally are impacted by it. The most frequently suggested physical therapy treatment for women with stress incontinence or urge incontinence is Kegel exercise (also called pelvic floor muscle training). This study aims to assess the effects of a Kegel exercise training program among women with urinary incontinence. The study was conducted at three government hospitals in Egypt's Port Said city's outpatient gynecological clinic. The intervention design was quasi-experimental. In total, 292 women with urine incontinence who visited the research sites made up the subjects. The necessary data were gathered using an interview questionnaire. Improvements in urinary incontinence and quality of life were positively correlated with daily Kegel exercise practice. Urinary incontinence has statistically significant positive correlations with age (p = 0.026), respiratory rate (p = 0.007), and body mass index (p = 0.026) as women grow older. Urinary incontinence, being single, and increasing pulse, however, had adversely significant negative correlations (p = 0.031 and 0.020, respectively). Urinary incontinence affects women's overall wellbeing, particularly in the emotional and social spheres, as well as their quality of life and their ability to participate in normal everyday activities. Following the adoption of the Kegel exercise training program, there was a substantial improvement in both urine incontinence and quality of life.
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Wikander L, Kirshbaum MN, Waheed N, Gahreman DE. Urinary Incontinence in Competitive Women Weightlifters. J Strength Cond Res 2022; 36:3130-3135. [PMID: 34100787 PMCID: PMC9592169 DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000004052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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ABSTRACT Wikander, L, Kirshbaum, MN, Waheed, N, and Gahreman, DE. Urinary incontinence in competitive women weightlifters. J Strength Cond Res 36(11): 3130-3135, 2022-Urinary incontinence has the potential to diminish athletic performance and discourage women from participating in sport and exercise. This study determined the prevalence and possible risk factors for urinary incontinence in competitive women weightlifters. This research was a cross-sectional, survey-based study completed by 191 competitive women weightlifters. The frequency and severity of urinary incontinence was determined using the Incontinence Severity Index. Urinary incontinence was defined as an Incontinence Severity Index score >0. The survey questions focused on risk factors, the context and triggers for urinary incontinence, and self-care strategies. Approximately, 31.9% of subjects experienced urinary incontinence within 3 months of completing the survey. Incontinence Severity Index scores were significantly correlated with parity ( r = 0.283, p = 0.01) and age ( r = 0.216, p = 0.01). There was no significant correlation between the Incontinence Severity Index score and the number of years participating in any form of resistance training ( r = -0.010, p = 0.886) or weightlifting ( r = -0.045, p = 0.534), body mass index ( r = 0.058, p = 0.422), or competition total ( r = -0.114, p = 0.115). The squat was the most likely exercise to provoke urinary incontinence. Although the number of repetitions, weight lifted, body position, and ground impact may increase the likelihood of urinary incontinence occurring during a lift, it is difficult to determine which factor has the greatest influence. Some self-care strategies used by competitive women weightlifters who experience urinary incontinence, such as training while dehydrated, have the potential to diminish athletic performance.
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- Lolita Wikander
- College of Health and Human Sciences, Charles Darwin University, Northern Territory, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Midwifery, Charles Darwin University, Northern Territory, Australia
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- College of Health and Human Sciences, Charles Darwin University, Northern Territory, Australia
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Wikander L, Kirshbaum MN, Waheed N, Gahreman DE. Association Between Obstetric History and Urinary Incontinence in a Cohort of Resistance-Trained Women. Int J Womens Health 2022; 14:1211-1218. [PMID: 36081449 PMCID: PMC9448274 DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s367110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose Urinary incontinence has the potential to reduce participation in sport and exercise and diminish athletic performance. The purpose of this study was to explore the association between obstetric history and urinary incontinence in a cohort of resistance-trained women. Patients and Methods This international, cross-sectional survey was completed by 1252 women competing in either powerlifting, weightlifting or CrossFit. The Incontinence Severity Index determined the severity of urinary incontinence. Results Almost 43% of the participants experienced urinary incontinence in the threemonths prior to the study. The prevalence of urinary incontinence in this cohort according to mode of birth were: caesarean 42.6%, unassisted vaginal 59.3%, vacuum extraction 58.8%, forceps 60.3%, vaginal and caesarean births 66.2%, forceps and vacuum extraction 73.1%. The prevalence of urinary incontinence in the subgroup of women who had undergone urogenital surgery was 63.6%. Kendall’s tau-b indicated that the correlation between ISI score and the number of births was strong and positive (τ = 0.25, p < 0.001). Conclusion Our results suggest that both the number of births and mode of birth influenced the likelihood of urinary incontinence in resistance-trained women. Women who had experienced only caesarean births had the lowest likelihood of urinary incontinence, while women who had experienced both vaginal and caesarean births had the most severe and second highest likelihood of urinary incontinence. Women who had undergone urogenital surgery continued to experience a high likelihood of urinary incontinence.
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- Lolita Wikander
- College of Health and Human Sciences, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
- Correspondence: Lolita Wikander, College of Health and Human Sciences, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, Tel +61 421314515, Fax +61 08 8946 6642, Email
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- Research and Innovation, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Midwifery, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
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- College of Health and Human Sciences, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
- Department of Sport, Exercise, Recreation, and Kinesiology, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, USA
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Pizzoferrato AC, Arzel O, Reboursière E, Rousseau M, Blanchard V. Impact de sessions d’éducation périnéale chez des adolescentes. Prog Urol 2022; 32:735-743. [DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2022.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Giagio S, Innocenti T, Pillastrini P, Gava G, Salvioli S. What is known from the existing literature about the available interventions for pelvic floor dysfunction among female athletes? A scoping review. Neurourol Urodyn 2022; 41:573-584. [PMID: 35094428 PMCID: PMC9305779 DOI: 10.1002/nau.24883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 01/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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- Silvia Giagio
- Division of Occupational Medicine IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero‐Universitaria di Bologna Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM) Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna Bologna Italy
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- Department of Health Science, Faculty of Science Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences Amsterdam The Netherlands
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- Division of Occupational Medicine IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero‐Universitaria di Bologna Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM) Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna Bologna Italy
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- Gynecology and Physiopathology of Human Reproduction IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero ‐Universitaria di Bologna Bologna Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC) University of Bologna Bologna Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health Campus of Savona University of Genova Genova Italy
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Culleton-Quinn E, Bø K, Fleming N, Mockler D, Cusack C, Daly D. Elite female athletes' experiences of symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction: A systematic review. Int Urogynecol J 2022; 33:2681-2711. [PMID: 36040507 PMCID: PMC9477953 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-022-05302-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION AND AIMS Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a collection of signs, symptoms and conditions affecting the pelvic floor and urinary incontinence (UI) is the most common type of PFD. Recent systematic reviews have indicated a higher prevalence of UI among female athletes compared to their non-athletic counterparts. To date, no review has been undertaken to investigate female athletes' experiences of PFD. This review aims to offer insight and understanding, through aggregation, summary, synthesis and interpretation of findings from studies that report elite female athletes' experiences of symptoms of PFD. METHODS The review protocol was registered in PROSPERO in August 2020. A systematic search was conducted in Embase, MEDLINE (OVID), Cochrane Library, CINAHL, PsycINFO and Web of Science for studies published in the English language reporting elite female athletes' experiences of symptoms of PFD. This review included primary research studies that involved elite female athletes of any age or ethnicity. RESULTS Of the 1922 citations retrieved in the search, 32 studies met the methodological criteria for data extraction and analysis. Five main themes emerged: (1) triggers for symptoms of PFD; (2) strategies adopted by athletes to manage/mitigate symptoms of PFD; (3) impact on QOL/daily life; (4) impact on performance; (5) impact on emotions. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this review suggest a need to further explore the experiences of PFD among elite female athletes and it is suggested that future research should adopt qualitative methods or incorporate a qualitative component.
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- Elizabeth Culleton-Quinn
- School of Medicine, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland ,Discipline of Physiotherapy and Discipline of Occupational Therapy, Trinity College, Dublin, Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, James’s St., Dublin, D08W9RT Ireland
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Norwegian School of Sports Sciences, Oslo, Norway ,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- School of Medicine, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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- Physiotherapy Department, Rotunda Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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Wikander L, Kirshbaum MN, Waheed N, Gahreman DE. Urinary Incontinence in Competitive Women Powerlifters: A Cross-Sectional Survey. SPORTS MEDICINE - OPEN 2021; 7:89. [PMID: 34874496 PMCID: PMC8651931 DOI: 10.1186/s40798-021-00387-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Background Urinary incontinence (UI) can negatively affect a woman’s quality of life, participation in sport and athletic performance. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of UI in competitive women powerlifters; identify possible risk factors and activities likely to provoke UI; and establish self-care practices. Methods This international cross-sectional study was conducted using an online survey completed by 480 competitive women powerlifters aged between 20 and 71 years. The Incontinence Severity Index (ISI) was used to determine the severity of UI. Results We found that 43.9% of women had experienced UI within the three months prior to this study. The deadlift was the most likely, and the bench-press the least likely exercise to provoke UI. ISI scores were positively correlated with parity (τ = 0.227, p < 0.001), age (τ = 0.179, p < 0.001), competition total (τ = 0.105, p = 0.002) and body mass index score (τ = 0.089, p = 0.009). There was no significant correlation between ISI and years strength training (τ = − 0.052, p = 0.147) or years powerlifting (τ = 0.041, p = 0.275). There was a negative correlation between ISI score with having a pelvic floor assessment (η = 0.197), and the ability to correctly perform pelvic floor exercises (η = 0.172). Conclusion The prevalence of UI in this cohort was at the upper limit experienced by women in the general population. Women who had undergone a pelvic floor examination or were confident in correctly performing pelvic floor exercises experienced less severe UI. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s40798-021-00387-7.
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- Lolita Wikander
- College of Health and Human Sciences, Charles Darwin University, Casuarina, NT, Australia.
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- College of Nursing and Midwifery, Charles Darwin University, Casuarina, NT, Australia
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- College of Health and Human Sciences, Charles Darwin University, Casuarina, NT, Australia
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Romero-Franco N, Molina-Mula J, Bosch-Donate E, Casado A. Therapeutic exercise to improve pelvic floor muscle function in a female sporting population: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Physiotherapy 2021; 113:44-52. [PMID: 34555673 DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2021.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite the high prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) among women who participate in sports, and the efforts made to affect these pathologies through pelvic floor muscle (PFM) training, its effects on PFM function remain unclear. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of therapeutic exercise programmes on PFM function and quality of life in female athletes and physically active women. DATA SOURCES The following databases were searched: MEDLINE, SCIELO, LILACS, SPORTDiscus, SCOPUS, CINHAL, SCIELO, PEDro, ScienceDirect and COCHRANE from January 2010 to May 2020. STUDY SELECTION Study selection criteria included clinical trials that recruited either female athletes or physically active women, and evaluated the effects of therapeutic exercise programmes on PFM function. DATA SYNTHESIS Ten studies met the eligibility criteria, capturing a total of 246 participants, of which 180 were apparently healthy individuals and 66 suffered from PFD. RESULTS Meta-analysis revealed significant improvements in maximal voluntary contraction of the PFMs and reduction of urine leakage after the exercise programmes, although no effects were found for vaginal resting pressure. LIMITATIONS Most of the studies reviewed had a small sample size and a high risk of bias. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS OF KEY FINDINGS Data suggest the benefits of therapeutic exercise on PFM function, PFD symptoms and quality of life after therapeutic exercise programmes in women who participate in sports. Incorporating therapeutic exercises designed to increase PFM function into physical activity routines could be beneficial for both healthy women and those suffering from PFD. However, due to the stated limitations, firm conclusions cannot be made. Systematic Review Registration Number PROSPERO CRD42020167243.
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- Natalia Romero-Franco
- Nursing and Physiotherapy Department, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
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- Nursing and Physiotherapy Department, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Nursing and Physiotherapy Department, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Centre for Sport Studies, Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain
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Romero-Franco N, Molina-Mula J, Bosch-Donate E, Casado A. Therapeutic exercise to improve pelvic floor muscle function in a female sporting population: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Physiotherapy 2021. [DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2021.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Esteban-García P, Jiménez-Díaz JF, Abián-Vicén J, Bravo-Sánchez A, Rubio-Arias JÁ. Effect of 12 Weeks Core Training on Core Muscle Performance in Rhythmic Gymnastics. BIOLOGY 2021; 10:biology10111210. [PMID: 34827203 PMCID: PMC8615256 DOI: 10.3390/biology10111210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Rhythmic gymnastics performance is characterized by technical elements involving flexibility, aerobic capacity and strength. Increased core strength in rhythmic gymnastics could lead to improved sporting performance. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of 12 weeks of core muscle training on core muscle performance in rhythmic gymnasts. METHODS A randomized controlled study involving 24 rhythmic gymnastics was conducted. Participants were randomly assigned to a control group (CG; n = 12; age 13.50 ± 3.17 years) or a training group (TG; n = 12; age 14.41 ± 2.35 years). Body composition, isometric strength of trunk, core endurance and core muscle electromyographic activity were measured (EMG) after 12 weeks of core training. Independent sample t-tests were carried out to compare baseline values between groups. A two-way repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) (time × group) was applied. RESULTS The TG improved body composition, trunk lean mass (mean differences MD = -0.31; p = 0.040), lean mass (MD = 0.43; p = 0.037) and bone mass (MD = -0.06; p < 0.001) after training. Core training increased isometric strength of trunk, flexion test (MD = -21.53; p = 0.019) and extension test (MD = 22.7; p = 0.049), as well as the prone bridge core endurance test (MD = -11.27; p = 0.040). The EMG values also increased in the TG in prone bridge for front trunk (MD = -58.58; p = 0.026). CONCLUSIONS Core strength training leads to improvements in body composition, as well as improvements in trunk strength and increases in muscle electromyographic activity. These improvements could therefore improve performance during competitive rhythmic gymnastics exercises.
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- Paula Esteban-García
- Performance and Sport Rehabilitation Laboratory, PerlaSport Group, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Science, University of Castilla la Mancha, 45071 Toledo, Spain; (J.F.J.-D.); (J.A.-V.); (A.B.-S.)
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- Performance and Sport Rehabilitation Laboratory, PerlaSport Group, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Science, University of Castilla la Mancha, 45071 Toledo, Spain; (J.F.J.-D.); (J.A.-V.); (A.B.-S.)
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- Performance and Sport Rehabilitation Laboratory, PerlaSport Group, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Science, University of Castilla la Mancha, 45071 Toledo, Spain; (J.F.J.-D.); (J.A.-V.); (A.B.-S.)
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- Performance and Sport Rehabilitation Laboratory, PerlaSport Group, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Science, University of Castilla la Mancha, 45071 Toledo, Spain; (J.F.J.-D.); (J.A.-V.); (A.B.-S.)
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Mouadil M, Blanchard V, Fauvet R, Dehaene A, Pizzoferrato AC. [Pelvic floor disorders: What do adolescents and young women know? A literature review]. Prog Urol 2021; 32:258-267. [PMID: 34782220 DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2021.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIM To assess the knowledge of adolescent girls and young women on pelvic-perineal disorders (PPD). METHOD We searched on PubMed, Cochrane Library, Kinédoc and Semantic Scholar databases using the MeSH keywords: "knowledge" "awareness" "surveys" "young women" "pelvic floor" "adolescent" "teenager" "athletic injury" "urinary incontinence". The articles had to have been published within the last 15 years, written in French or English, and deal with the state of knowledge of adolescents and young women concerning the perineal sphere using questionnaires. RESULTS A total of 8 studies were included in the review, 5 cross-sectional studies and 3 intervention studies. The knowledge of adolescent girls and young women interviewed about the anatomy of the pelvic floor, its function, and risk factors for PPD was low. The majority of the participants wanted more information about the pelvic floor. Two studies that conducted an educational intervention showed a significant improvement in knowledge. CONCLUSION Knowledge of pelvic-perineal disorders and pelvic floor function is poor in adolescent girls and young women. To better assess them, it would be necessary to validate a questionnaire containing all the items about knowledge.
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- M Mouadil
- Département de gynécologie-obstétrique, hôpital universitaire de Caen Normandie, Caen, France.
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- Cabinet de rééducation périnéale, Chanceaux-Sur-Choisille, France
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- Département de gynécologie-obstétrique, hôpital universitaire de Caen Normandie, Caen, France; Université de Caen Normandie, Inserm U1086 « ANTICIPE », unité de recherche interdisciplinaire pour la prévention et le traitement des cancers, Axe 2 : biologie et thérapies innovantes des cancers localement agressifs (BioTICLA), Caen, France
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- Cabinet de rééducation périnéale, Maisons-Lafitte, France
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- Département de gynécologie-obstétrique, hôpital universitaire de Caen Normandie, Caen, France
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Joseph C, Srivastava K, Ochuba O, Ruo SW, Alkayyali T, Sandhu JK, Waqar A, Jain A, Poudel S. Stress Urinary Incontinence Among Young Nulliparous Female Athletes. Cureus 2021; 13:e17986. [PMID: 34660161 PMCID: PMC8516023 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.17986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Urinary incontinence (UI) is described as unintentional voiding of urine that is usually seen in post-partum and post-menopausal women due to the weakening of pelvic floor muscles (PFM). Recent studies have shown an increase in the prevalence of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) among young nulliparous female athletes. The association between UI and high-impact physical activity is due to increased intra-abdominal pressure during high-impact sports exceeding intra-urethral pressure. Usually, the levator ani muscle (LAM) helps in urethral closure. However, weakening or injury of LAM can reduce the pelvic support and cause UI in young female athletes. This study aims to assess the prevalence of SUI among young nulliparous athletes and also explore the association between SUI and athletic sports in young females. We searched PubMed and Google Scholar as databases to find specific articles about the topic. After the inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, 52 articles were selected for this review. It is found that there is an increased UI prevalence, mainly SUI, among young nulliparous female athletes, especially in volleyball players and long-distance runners. Nulliparous athletes involved in high-impact exercises were found to have an increased cross-sectional area of LAM and puborectalis muscle width. SUI is usually under-reported and underdiagnosed due to lack of knowledge and unawareness, which can negatively affect the personal and social life of young females. PFM training is considered the first line of therapy among nulliparous athletes. However, it is unclear whether the high-impact effects of sports cause UI through PFM fatigue or PFM damage. More research is needed to better understand this effect.
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- Christine Joseph
- Urology and Obstetrics & Gynecology, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Neurology, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Internal Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- General Surgery Research, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Pathology, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Obstetrics & Gynecology, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Family Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Internal Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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Selecka M, Hagovska M, Bukova A, Svihra J. Influence of sports groups on the risk of stress urinary incontinence in sportswomen. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2021; 264:374-379. [PMID: 34399106 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.07.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/25/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate sports groups on the risk of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in sportswomen and its impact on their quality of life. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study. The group consisted of 249 sportswomen with a mean age of 22.18 ± 6.11 years. We used the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire (ICIQ-UI), the Overactive Bladder Questionnaire (OAB-q) and the Quality of Life Assessment Questionnaire Concerning Urinary Incontinence (Contilife) were used for evaluation. We divided the sports into the following six groups: 1. Functional mobilization sports (FMS); 2. Strength sports (SS); 3. Aesthetic-coordination and sensory-concentration sports (ACS); 4. Heuristic-individual and martial arts (HIS + MAS); 5. Heuristic-collective sports with a hockey stick (HCS-A); and 6. Heuristic-collective sports with a ball (HCS-B). RESULTS The symptoms of SUI according to the ICIQ-UI SF were 1.80 ± 2.93. The estimate of the relative risk (OR) of developing SUI was most significant in the FMS group (OR = 1.96, 95% CI: 1.04-3.68; p < 0.03). Other sports groups did not pose a significant relative risk of developing SUI and had a lower incidence of SUI. In SS was OR = 0.77, in EKS, OR = 0.69, in (HIS + BS), OR = 1.26, in (HKS-A) was OR = 0.63, in (HKS-B) was OR = 1.02. There were no significant differences between the groups in the overall score of the Contilife, which assesses quality of life. CONCLUSION The Functional mobilization sports group had a 1.96 times higher risk of SUI compared to that in other sports groups.
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- Michaela Selecka
- Department of Health Promotion, Faculty of Sports Studies, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiatry, Balneology, and Medical Rehabilitation, Institution - Faculty of Medicine, PJ Safarik University, Kosice, Slovak Republic.
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- Institute of Physical Education and Sport, Institution - PJ Safarik University, Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Urology, Institution - Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Martin, Comenius University Bratislava, University Hospital Martin, Slovak Republic
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Castanier C, Bougault V, Teulier C, Jaffré C, Schiano-Lomoriello S, Vibarel-Rebot N, Villemain A, Rieth N, Le-Scanff C, Buisson C, Collomp K. The Specificities of Elite Female Athletes: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Life (Basel) 2021; 11:622. [PMID: 34206866 PMCID: PMC8303304 DOI: 10.3390/life11070622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Female athletes have garnered considerable attention in the last few years as more and more women participate in sports events. However, despite the well-known repercussions of female sex hormones, few studies have investigated the specificities of elite female athletes. In this review, we present the current but still limited data on how normal menstrual phases, altered menstrual phases, and hormonal contraception affect both physical and cognitive performances in these elite athletes. To examine the implicated mechanisms, as well as the potential performances and health risks in this population, we then take a broader multidisciplinary approach and report on the causal/reciprocal relationships between hormonal status and mental and physical health in young (18-40 years) healthy females, both trained and untrained. We thus cover the research on both physiological and psychological variables, as well as on the Athlete Biological Passport used for anti-doping purposes. We consider the fairly frequent discrepancies and summarize the current knowledge in this new field of interest. Last, we conclude with some practical guidelines for eliciting improvements in physical and cognitive performance while minimizing the health risks for female athletes.
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- Carole Castanier
- CIAMS, Université Paris-Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France; (C.C.); (C.T.); (S.S.-L.); (N.V.-R.); (A.V.); (N.R.); (C.L.-S.)
- CIAMS, Université d’Orléans, 45067 Orléans, France
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- CIAMS, Université Paris-Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France; (C.C.); (C.T.); (S.S.-L.); (N.V.-R.); (A.V.); (N.R.); (C.L.-S.)
- CIAMS, Université d’Orléans, 45067 Orléans, France
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- CIAMS, Université Paris-Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France; (C.C.); (C.T.); (S.S.-L.); (N.V.-R.); (A.V.); (N.R.); (C.L.-S.)
- CIAMS, Université d’Orléans, 45067 Orléans, France
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- CIAMS, Université Paris-Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France; (C.C.); (C.T.); (S.S.-L.); (N.V.-R.); (A.V.); (N.R.); (C.L.-S.)
- CIAMS, Université d’Orléans, 45067 Orléans, France
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- CIAMS, Université Paris-Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France; (C.C.); (C.T.); (S.S.-L.); (N.V.-R.); (A.V.); (N.R.); (C.L.-S.)
- CIAMS, Université d’Orléans, 45067 Orléans, France
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- CIAMS, Université Paris-Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France; (C.C.); (C.T.); (S.S.-L.); (N.V.-R.); (A.V.); (N.R.); (C.L.-S.)
- CIAMS, Université d’Orléans, 45067 Orléans, France
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- CIAMS, Université Paris-Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France; (C.C.); (C.T.); (S.S.-L.); (N.V.-R.); (A.V.); (N.R.); (C.L.-S.)
- CIAMS, Université d’Orléans, 45067 Orléans, France
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- Département des Analyses, AFLD, 92290 Chatenay-Malabry, France;
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- CIAMS, Université Paris-Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France; (C.C.); (C.T.); (S.S.-L.); (N.V.-R.); (A.V.); (N.R.); (C.L.-S.)
- CIAMS, Université d’Orléans, 45067 Orléans, France
- Département des Analyses, AFLD, 92290 Chatenay-Malabry, France;
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Skaug KL, Engh ME, Frawley H, Bø K. Urinary and anal incontinence among female gymnasts and cheerleaders-bother and associated factors. A cross-sectional study. Int Urogynecol J 2021; 33:955-964. [PMID: 33580810 PMCID: PMC9021096 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-021-04696-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 01/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Introduction and hypothesis Artistic gymnastics, team gymnastics and cheerleading are sports including high-impact activities. It is presumed that the athletes’ pelvic floor must be functioning well to prevent urinary (UI) and anal incontinence (AI) during sports. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and risk factors for UI and AI in female artistic gymnasts, team gymnasts and cheerleaders; the influence of UI and AI on daily living and sport performance; and the athletes’ knowledge about the pelvic floor muscles (PFM). Methods All female athletes ≥ 12 years of age competing in ≥ 1 National Championship in artistic gymnastics, team gymnastics or cheerleading in 2018/2019 were invited. International Consensus on Incontinence Questionnaires were used to assess the prevalence/bother of UI and AI. Results Among the 319 gymnasts and cheerleaders who participated, the prevalence of UI and AI was 67% and 84%, respectively. Age, training ≥ 4 days/week and straining to void were significantly associated with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and years of training with AI. Eighty-three percent of athletes with SUI reported a negative effect on sports performance, 22% would occasionally avoid training or specific exercises because of leakage, and 28% used pads for protection. Forty-one percent of the athletes had never heard about the PFM, and 74% reported an interest in PFM training to prevent/treat UI or AI. Conclusions UI and AI were prevalent in female gymnasts and cheerleaders, and SUI negatively influenced sport performance. The athletes’ knowledge about the PFM was limited.
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- Kristina Lindquist Skaug
- Department of Sports Medicine, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, PO Box 4014, Ulleval Stadion, 0806, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Melbourne School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, PO Box 4014, Ulleval Stadion, 0806, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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Rebullido TR, Gómez-Tomás C, Faigenbaum AD, Chulvi-Medrano I. The Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence among Adolescent Female Athletes: A Systematic Review. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol 2021; 6:jfmk6010012. [PMID: 33525502 PMCID: PMC7931053 DOI: 10.3390/jfmk6010012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Revised: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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This review aimed to synthesize the most up-to-date evidence regarding the prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) among adolescent female athletes. We conducted a systematic review of studies regarding UI in female athletes less than 19 years of age. This review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRIMSA). The electronic databases of PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Scopus, and Web of Science (WOS) were searched between October and November 2020. After blinded peer evaluation, a total of 215 studies were identified and nine were included. Risk of bias was assessed using the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) checklist. This review identified a prevalence of UI in adolescent female athletes between 18% to 80% with an average of 48.58%. The most prevalent sports were trampolining followed by rope skipping. The prevalence of UI among adolescent female athletes practicing impact sports was significantly prevalent. There is a need for further research, education, and targeted interventions for adolescent female athletes with UI.
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- Research Group Physiotherapy and Readaptation in Sport, Department of Physiotherapy, Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM), 3010 Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Health and Exercise Science, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ 08628, USA;
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- UIRFIDE (Sport Performance and Physical Fitness Research Group), Department of Physical and Sports Education, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain;
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Skaug KL, Engh ME, Frawley H, Bø K. Prevalence of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Bother and Risk Factors and Knowledge of the Pelvic Floor Muscles in Norwegian Male and Female Powerlifters and Olympic Weightlifters. J Strength Cond Res 2020; 36:2800-2807. [PMID: 33278274 DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000003919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Skaug, KL, Bø, K, Engh, ME, and Frawley, H. Prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction, bother, and risk factors and knowledge of the pelvic floor muscles in Norwegian male and female powerlifters and Olympic weightlifters. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000, 2020-Strenuous exercise has been suggested as a risk factor of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD). Powerlifters and Olympic weightlifters compete with high external loads. To date, knowledge of PFD in these athletes has been sparse. The aim of this study was to investigate prevalence, risk factors, and bother of PFD in powerlifters and Olympic weightlifters and their knowledge of the pelvic floor muscles (PFM). All athletes aged ≥18 years competing in ≥1 National Championship in powerlifting or Olympic weightlifting in 2018/2019 were invited. The International Consensus on Incontinence Questionnaires were used to assess PFD. One hundred eighty women and 204 men participated. The prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI), anal incontinence (AI), and pelvic organ prolapse in women was 50.0, 80.0, and 23.3%, respectively. Stress UI (SUI) was reported by 41.7% of the women and 87.8% reported a negative influence on sport performance. The prevalence of UI and AI in men was 9.3 and 61.8%. In women, increasing body mass index was significantly associated with SUI (odds ratio [OR]: 1.09, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.01-1.17) and international level of competition (OR: 3.27, 95% CI: 1.32-8.07) and weightlifting ≥4 d·wk (OR: 0.26, 95% CI: 0.08-0.86) with AI. In men, increasing age (OR: 1.03, 95% CI: 1.00-1.07) and frequently straining to void (OR: 4.84, 95% CI: 1.02-22.94) were significantly associated with AI. Forty-three percent of the women and 74% of the men did not know why and 44.4 and 72.5% how to train the PFM. In conclusion, the prevalence of PFD was high, and the athletes had limited knowledge of the PFM.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog.,Division Akershus University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Melbourne School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog
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Giagio S, Salvioli S, Pillastrini P, Innocenti T. Sport and pelvic floor dysfunction in male and female athletes: A scoping review. Neurourol Urodyn 2020; 40:55-64. [PMID: 33137211 DOI: 10.1002/nau.24564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Revised: 10/18/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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AIMS The aims of the present scoping review were to systematically map and summarize findings to identify any study that reported epidemiological data on pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) among male and female athletes. METHODS Six medical databases were searched up to March 2020. No language, study design, and publication type restrictions were applied. Additional studies were identified through gray literature and the reference lists of articles were screened. The results were presented numerically and thematically. RESULTS A total of 4358 records were identified with an initial search. A hundred studies met the criteria for inclusion. The number of studies published annually increased over the years. Cross-sectional studies (n = 62), urinary incontinence (n = 64), multiple sports (n = 58), and female athletes (n = 83) are the most investigated study design, condition, sport, and population, respectively. Only 12 studies explored PFD in the male population. Authors focused selectively on elite athletes in 21 studies. CONCLUSIONS This is the first scoping review to provide a comprehensive overview of the topic. The major gaps in the literature include studies focused on male participants, other PFD (e.g., anal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and pelvic pain), with appropriate study design. This review may be useful to raise awareness of the issue among clinicians and stakeholders in sport and it may represent a starting point for future research.
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- Silvia Giagio
- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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Gross C, Joy E. Female Athlete Triad. CURRENT PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s40141-020-00263-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Song B, He Y, Shen R, Shao H, He X, Wang X, Sheng T, Zhu X, Jiang D. TVT-O vs TVT-S for female stress urinary incontinence: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Clin Pract 2020; 74:e13506. [PMID: 32270560 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.13506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Tension-free vaginal tape obturator (TVT-O) and tension-free vaginal tape secur (TVT-S) are common surgeries for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI), several randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have compared the effects of TVT-O and TVT-S, yet the results remained inconsistent. Therefore, we attempted to conduct this systematic review and meta-analysis to analyse the role of TVT-O and TVT-S in patients with SUI. METHODS We searched PubMed databases from inception date to Jan 15, 2020 for RCTs that compared TVT-O and TVT-S in SUI patients. Two authors independently screened and extracted data from the published articles. Summary odd ratios (OR) or mean differences (MD) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were calculated for each outcome by fixed- or random-effects model. RESULTS Seven RCTs with a total of 755 patients were identified, with 373 patients for TVT-O and 382 patients for TVT-S. TVT-O preceded TVT-S in the objective cure at 12 months (OR = 1.72, 95% CI 1.21-2.45), subjective cure (OR = 1.98, 95% CI 1.08-3.62); but TVT-S have more advantage in the incidence of postoperative thigh pain (OR = 18.94, 95% CI 7.01-51.15); no significant differences on the duration of operative procedure (OR = -1.09, 95% CI -2.37-0.18), urinary retention (OR = 0.77, 95% CI 0.36-1.62) and urinary infection (OR = 1.80, 95% CI 0.63-5.13) were found. CONCLUSIONS TVT-O should be preferred for patients with SUI even though with higher risks of postoperative thigh pain when compared with TVT-S, more related studies are needed to identify the role of TVT-O and TVT-S for the treatment of SUI.
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- Baolin Song
- Department of Urology, Jiaxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Urology, Jiaxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Urology, Jiaxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Urology, Jiaxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Urology, Jiaxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Urology, Jiaxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Urology, Jiaxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Urology, Jiaxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Urology, Jiaxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiaxing, China
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Bø K. Physiotherapy management of urinary incontinence in females. J Physiother 2020; 66:147-154. [PMID: 32709588 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphys.2020.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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- Kari Bø
- Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Department of Sports Medicine, Oslo, Norway; Akershus University Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lørenskog, Norway.
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Gram MCD, Bø K. High level rhythmic gymnasts and urinary incontinence: Prevalence, risk factors, and influence on performance. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2019; 30:159-165. [PMID: 31484216 PMCID: PMC6916160 DOI: 10.1111/sms.13548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2019] [Revised: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Urinary incontinence (UI) is common among exercising women, but no studies have been found in rhythmic gymnasts. The aims of the present study were to investigate the prevalence and risk factors for UI in rhythmic gymnasts and the impact of UI on performance. This was a cross‐sectional study including all rhythmic gymnasts competing at the highest national and international level in Norway. One hundred and thirty‐three gymnasts from 22 sports clubs were invited to participate. Background data and possible risk factors were collected via electronic questionnaires. UI was assessed by Urinary Incontinence short form (ICIQ‐UI SF). The "Triad‐specific self‐report questionnaire" was applied to assess the female athlete triad. Joint mobility was assessed by Beighton score. Logistic regression analysis was used to assess possible risk factors. One hundred and seven nulliparous rhythmic gymnasts (80.5% response rate) from 21 sports clubs, with mean age of 14.5 (SD 1.6) years, participated in the study. Thirty‐four (31.8%) reported UI with 21 (61.8%), 3 (8.8%), 6 (17.6%), and 4 (11.8%) reporting stress, urgency, mixed urinary incontinence, and leakage for no obvious reason, respectively. BMI, hypermobility, menarche, disordered eating, and hours of training were not found to be risk factors for stress urinary incontinence. Twenty‐four gymnasts with UI (70.6%) reported incontinence to influence sports performance; 10 (29.4%) reported to be afraid of visible leakage and 5 (14.7%) that the leakage would happen again. Seventy‐four (69.1%) had never heard about the pelvic floor. In conclusion, UI is common in rhythmic gymnasts and may influence sports performance.
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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