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 …

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 …

Introduction and hypothesis Participation in Olympic weightlifting, the Valsalva maneuver,
and acute or prolonged supine weightlifting during pregnancy are cautioned against; …

Objectives Female athletes engaging in high-impact sports have a higher prevalence of
experiencing stress urinary incontinence (SUI). However, the prevalence of sport-specific …

This comparative pre–post intervention study investigated the feasibility and benefits of
Kegel exercises amongst incontinent women, prior to commencing resistance training (RT) …

Background Urinary incontinence (UI), defined as the involuntary loss of urine, is a common,
multifactorial condition. It is unclear whether physical activities, their intensity or frequency …

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 …

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 …

Objectives To investigate the prevalence of urinary incontinence in Team England female
athletes participating in the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the self-imposed lifestyle …

There is a great deal of confusion about the use of the Valsalva manoeuvre (VM), and its
potential to harm or benefit the pelvic floor when performing resistance training (RT). The VM …