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Pelvic floor disorders among amateur runners
Shanny Sade1, Inbar Naor2, Reut Rotem3
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Soroka University Medical Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, PO Box 151, Beer-Sheva, Israel. shanny.ogen@gmail.com.
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
|February 11, 2024
Summary
High-effort amateur running increases pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) incidence. While it may enhance orgasm intensity, professional pelvic floor training is recommended for all runners to mitigate risks.
Area of Science:
- Pelvic floor health
- Sports medicine
- Women's health
Background:
- Sports and physical activity are recognized risk factors for pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD).
- Amateur running's specific impact on PFD, quality of life (QoL), and sexual function requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the influence of amateur running on PFD.
- To evaluate the effects on women's quality of life and sexual function.
- To compare outcomes between different running effort levels.
Main Methods:
- 180 amateur women runners were surveyed using validated questionnaires (PFDI-20, PISQ-12, IIQ-7).
- Participants were categorized into 'High effort' and 'Moderate effort' running groups.
- Statistical analyses included Mann-Whitney U Test, T-Test, and Chi-square test.
Main Results:
- A higher incidence of PFD was observed in the 'High effort' running group compared to the 'Moderate effort' group.
- Impaired QoL and sexual function correlated with higher PFDI-20 scores.
- The 'High effort' group reported more intense orgasms, with a correlation between weekly running distance and orgasm intensity.
Conclusions:
- 'High effort' running is associated with increased PFD incidence.
- Pelvic floor muscle training and counseling are advisable for amateur runners.
- Further research into preventative physical therapy strategies is warranted.
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