A comparison of pelvic floor function in nulliparous elite athletes and nulliparous controls

Abstract

Hypothesis / aims of study There is preliminary evidence linking exercise history with poor performance in labour and increased incidence of stress incontinence which may be due to altered pelvic floor function and/or biomechanics. The investigation of pelvic floor function in athletes and controls is therefore of general interest in order to allow clinicians to better advise young women on the likely obstetric implications of high levels of exercise. ...