A feasibility study of the physiotherapy management of urinary incontinence in athletic women: trial protocol for the POsITIve study

Campbell, K. Gillian; Batt, Mark E.; Drummond, Avril

doi:10.1186/s40814-020-00638-6

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Prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction in recreational athletes: a cross-sectional survey (2023)
Journal Article

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

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

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

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.