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Prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction in recreational athletes: a cross-sectional survey (2023)
Journal Article
Campbell, K. G., Batt, M. E., & Drummond, A. (2023). Prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction in recreational athletes: a cross-sectional survey. International Urogynecology Journal, 34(10), 2429-2437. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-023-05548-8

Introduction and hypothesis: Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) affects many women and participation in elite sport and high-impact exercise has been reported as a potential risk. However, few studies have investigated the effects of exercising at recrea... Read More about Prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction in recreational athletes: a cross-sectional survey.

Management of urinary incontinence in athletic women: the POsITIve feasibility study (2021)
Journal Article
Campbell, K. G., Nouri, F., E Batt, M., & Drummond, A. (2022). Management of urinary incontinence in athletic women: the POsITIve feasibility study. Physiotherapy, 114, 30-37. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2021.12.001

Objectives: To investigate the feasibility and acceptability of conducting a future trial of physiotherapy to manage urinary incontinence (UI) in athletic women. Design: Feasibility study with nested qualitative interviews. Setting: Community clinics... Read More about Management of urinary incontinence in athletic women: the POsITIve feasibility study.

Management practices for urinary incontinence in women in the primary care setting: health care professionals’ perspective (2021)
Journal Article
Campbell, K., & Drummond, A. (2021). Management practices for urinary incontinence in women in the primary care setting: health care professionals’ perspective. Journal of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy, 128(Spring 2021), 27-38

Urinary incontinence (UI) is a debilitating condition affecting up to 40 % of women. NICE guidelines and the NHS long term plan recommend access to multidisciplinary teams for management of pelvic floor disorders, and a clear management strategy. Our... Read More about Management practices for urinary incontinence in women in the primary care setting: health care professionals’ perspective.

A feasibility study of the physiotherapy management of urinary incontinence in athletic women: trial protocol for the POsITIve study (2020)
Journal Article
Campbell, K. G., Batt, M. E., & Drummond, A. (2020). A feasibility study of the physiotherapy management of urinary incontinence in athletic women: trial protocol for the POsITIve study. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 6, Article 103. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-020-00638-6

Background: Urinary incontinence (UI) affects up to 40% of adult women within the UK, and pelvic floor muscle training can be effective as a treatment. The prevalence of UI is higher in athletic women than in their sedentary counterparts, but there i... Read More about A feasibility study of the physiotherapy management of urinary incontinence in athletic women: trial protocol for the POsITIve study.