Pelvic dysfunctions in women practicing crossfit
Pelvic dysfunctions in women practicing crossfit
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https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i2.2025.1576Keywords:
urinary incontinence; pelvic floor; prolapse; exercise; Crossfit.Abstract
CrossFit is an increasingly popular modality among women, and its high-impact exercises may influence the function of the pelvic floor muscles. The aim of this study was to evaluate pelvic floor dysfunctions in women practicing CrossFit. This is a cross-sectional study conducted with women aged 18 to 40 years. Data collection was carried out online through Google Forms, which included questions on sociodemographic and anthropometric data, obstetric history, characterization of CrossFit activity, knowledge of pelvic floor muscle contractions, and identification of dysfunctions (urinary incontinence, anal incontinence, dyspareunia, and pelvic organ prolapse). The results showed that 73.4% of the participants presented one or more pelvic floor dysfunctions, with 35.1% reporting urinary incontinence (33% reported leakage during training), 4.3% prolapse, 26.6% dyspareunia, 27.7% loss of flatus, 10.7% fecal incontinence, and 30.9% constipation. Logistic regression analysis of risk factors for pelvic floor dysfunction showed statistical significance for the variable “practice of another physical exercise” (p = 0.023). No significant differences were found between the groups with and without pelvic floor dysfunction. Therefore, the study demonstrated a high prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction among women practicing CrossFit, with urinary incontinence being the most frequently reported symptom. The only significant association observed was with the practice of another physical exercise besides CrossFit.
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