Pelvic floor disorders in exercising women: impact on participation, symptom disclosure and screening

Cook, J.; Frawley, Helena; Dakic, Jodie; Hay‐Smith, Jean; Lin, Kyaw

doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2021.09.142

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“…The pelvic floor muscles (PFMs) are overlooked within many specialities of health care, including sports medicine (8)(9)(10). These muscles are frequently left to the specialities of obstetrics, gynecology, urology, and colorectal, with many physicians deeming them to be someone else's concern.…”

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Sports Medicine and the Pelvic Floor

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2023

Curr Sports Med Rep

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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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confidence: 99%