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 …

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 …

Abstract 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 …

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 …

Urinary incontinence in the general population occurs in 7% of non-pregnant women under
39 years old, 17% of those 40 to 59 years old, and 23–32% of those over 60 years old. In …

Introduction and hypothesis It is known that high-impact exercises can cause an increase in
intra-abdominal pressure and provide overload in the pelvic floor structures. We …

Introduction and hypothesis The literature is scarce regarding the effects of comorbidities,
clinical parameters, and lifestyle as risk factors for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). This study …

Background Fibromyalgia (FM) is a rheumatic syndrome that causes musculoskeletal
disorders and is associated with several problems that affect quality of life. As the …

Cheerleading is a highly popular youth sport in the United States and has been increasingly
recognized in recent years for its athleticism and competitive nature. The sport has changed …

Objective Investigate the impact of urinary incontinence (UI) on quality of life (QoL) in female
CrossFit practitioners and to verify the strategies used by them to minimize the occurrence of …