Journal of Athletic Training
Recreational Female Runners Report Diverse Pelvic Health Symptoms Beyond Urinary Incontinence: Sport-Specific Screening Matters
ABSTRACT Context: Many female athletes experience a range of pelvic floor dysfunction-related symptoms with negative effects on performance, quality of life, and mental health. Investigations have primarily focused on stress urinary incontinence, creating critical knowledge gaps regarding how diverse symptoms impact athleticism and individualized sport-specific programming. Objective: Identify the prevalence of a range of pelvic floor dysfunction-related symptoms in a group of recreational female runners and compar …