Do women runners report more pelvic floor symptoms than women in CrossFit®? A cross-sectional survey.
Lori B FornerEmma M BeckmanMichelle D SmithPublished in: International urogynecology journal (2020)
Women, particularly parous women, who participate in running, have a higher prevalence of POP and AI symptoms than women who participate in CF. This suggests that CrossFit®-brand training might not be more detrimental to PFD symptoms than other high-impact activity, such as running. This study does not conclude a pelvic floor health benefit of one exercise over another, but highlights that exercise options can be provided to women.