Pelvic floor dysfunctions in female cheerleaders: a cross-sectional study.

Cristiano CarvalhoPaula Regina Mendes da Silva SerrãoAna Carolina Sartorato BelezaPatricia Driusso

Published in: International urogynecology journal (2019)

Pelvic floor dysfunction, particularly anal incontinence, appears to be more prevalent among cheerleaders than among nonathletic women. In addition, cheerleaders demonstrated fewer symptoms of tiredness and constipation during the premenstrual period.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
physical activity
pregnancy outcomes
high grade
oxidative stress
irritable bowel syndrome
risk factors
cervical cancer screening
sleep quality
urinary incontinence
breast cancer risk
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome