Prevalence of urinary incontinence in Brazilian para athletes.
Pê Nascimento BarbosaMarina Petter RodriguesAnselmo De Athayde Costa E SilvaCarla Iasmin Lima LemosMarília Passos Magno E SilvaPublished in: British journal of sports medicine (2024)
UI is highly prevalent among para athletes, particularly those with neurological impairments, underscoring the need for specialised genitourinary healthcare and the need for further treatment and monitoring of the condition. There is a critical need to raise awareness among coaches, healthcare providers and the athletes themselves about UI and its impact to foster the comprehensive well-being of these athletes.