Comparison of urinary incontinence, based on pelvic floor and abdominal muscle strength, between nulliparous female athletes and non‐athletes: A secondary analysis

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this research is to describe the physical condition differences between female athletes indoor hockey of East Java Team and National Team. Data sampling is taken from 12 female athletes indoor hockey of PON 2016 with age range 17-28 years old and 12 athletes of indoor hockey of Indonesia’s National Team at SEA Games 2017 with age range 19-28 years old for comparison. Physical condition that measured is VO2max to represent endurance, abdominal muscle strength, speed and flexibility. Obtained data is then analyzed using SPSS. VO2max of East Java Team is (39.54±4.18) ml/kg/minute and for National Team is (43.43±7.59) ml/kg/minute (ρ=0.14). For abdominal muscle strength, East Java Team has (41.50±7.01) kg and National Team has (51.83±3.32) kg (ρ=0.00). For Speed, East Java Team has (3.59±0.30) second and National Team has (3.94±0.38) second (ρ=0.51). For Flexibility, East Java Team has (23.75±5.10) cm and National Team has (29.50±4.91) cm (ρ=0.01). From these data we can conclude that East Java Team physical condition is under National Team and it has significant differences at flexibility and abdominal muscle strength. Furthermore, optimal interventions are needed to improve both of those physical conditions.Keywords: hockey, endurance, flexibility, strength, speed

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Pelvic floor muscle exercise as the best stress urinary incontinence prevention method in women practising competitive sport

Physiotherapy ◽

10.2478/physio-2013-0011 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Józef A. Opara ◽

Teresa Socha ◽

Anna Poświata

Keyword(s):

Urinary Incontinence ◽

Stress Urinary Incontinence ◽

Pelvic Floor ◽

Female Athletes ◽

Pelvic Floor Muscle ◽

Abdominal Muscle ◽

Urinary Continence ◽

Competitive Sport ◽

Prevention Method ◽

Respiratory Exercises

AbstractExercises in stress urinary incontinence (SUI) cover Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises (PFME), also known in literature as Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT) or Kegel exercises; isometric exercises, exercises of the abdominal and gluteal muscles and of the adductor of thigh, respiratory exercises carried out through the abdominal tract, exercises in water. In persons with urinary incontinence, the interaction between the pelvic floor muscles and the transverse abdominal muscle is impaired, suggesting a significant role of this muscle in urinary continence. Consequently, a moderate training, e.g. including exercises of Pilates method, may be part of the therapy. Stress urinary incontinence is a frequent occurrence among women practising competitive sport. In the review article we have presented the incidence of stress urinary incontinence in sportswomen, risk factors and physiotherapeutic treatment. We have paid specific attention to the prevention of stress urinary incontinence in female athletes.

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