Leah Chisholm1, Sophia Delpe1, Tiffany Priest2, W Stuart Reynolds1. 1. Department of Urologic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee. 2. Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review aims to discuss the current literature addressing associations between physical activity and stress urinary incontinence in women. RECENT FINDINGS: Multiple cross-sectional studies utilize survey questionnaires to determine prevalence of stress urinary incontinence, impact of various types and intensities of physical activity on stress urinary incontinence, and explain differences in urinary symptoms among active women. SUMMARY: Although there is evidence for increased rates of stress incontinence among women who are physically active, pathophysiology is not fully understood and there is a need for additional research exploring changes to the pelvic floor during exercise. Future research focusing on the mechanism in which physical activity contributes to urinary symptoms can guide development of primary preventions for stress urinary incontinence.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review aims to discuss the current literature addressing associations between physical activity and stress urinary incontinence in women. RECENT FINDINGS: Multiple cross-sectional studies utilize survey questionnaires to determine prevalence of stress urinary incontinence, impact of various types and intensities of physical activity on stress urinary incontinence, and explain differences in urinary symptoms among active women. SUMMARY: Although there is evidence for increased rates of stress incontinence among women who are physically active, pathophysiology is not fully understood and there is a need for additional research exploring changes to the pelvic floor during exercise. Future research focusing on the mechanism in which physical activity contributes to urinary symptoms can guide development of primary preventions for stress urinary incontinence.
Authors: Shelby N Morrisroe; Larissa V Rodriguez; Pin-Chieh Wang; Ariana L Smith; Laura Trejo; Catherine A Sarkisian Journal: J Am Geriatr Soc Date: 2014-03-11 Impact factor: 5.562
Authors: Celina Fozzatti; Cassio Riccetto; Viviane Herrmann; Maria Fernanda Brancalion; Marina Raimondi; Caio H Nascif; Luiza R Marques; Paulo P Palma Journal: Int Urogynecol J Date: 2012-05-23 Impact factor: 2.894
Authors: Janis M Miller; Carolyn Sampselle; James Ashton-Miller; Gwi-Ryung Son Hong; John O L DeLancey Journal: Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct Date: 2008-06
Authors: Thuane Da Roza; Sofia Brandão; Teresa Mascarenhas; Renato Natal Jorge; José Alberto Duarte Journal: Clin J Sport Med Date: 2015-05 Impact factor: 3.638