Assessing the Prevalence of Sport-Induced Urinary Incontinence and its Emotional Impact on Female Gymnasts

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Authors

Nikta Rezakahn Khajeh, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Kenneth M. Peters, Beaumont Health

Description

INTRODUCTION
Female gymnasts put strain on their pelvic floor muscles with high impact exercises that increase their susceptibility for stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Moreover, they refrain from seeking medical attention because of embarrassment. This project seeks to quantify the prevalence of SUI in female gymnasts while also influencing conversation about SUI in the gymnastics community to alleviate its stigma. We hypothesize there to be a high prevalence of SUI in young female gymnasts compared to nonathletic females.

Publication Date

5-2-2022

Keywords

urinary incontinence, gymastics

Disciplines

Urology

Recommended Citation

Rezahahn Khajeh N, Peters KM. Assessing the prevalence of sport-induced urinary incontinence and its emotional impact on female gymnasts. Poster presented at: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Embark Capstone Colloquium; 2022 May 2; Rochester Hills, MI.

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The Embark Capstone Colloquium at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester Hills, MI, May 2, 2022.