Stress Urinary Incontinence in Elite Athletes

Pelvic Floor Muscle Training and Stress Urinary Incontinence in Elite Athletes . Clinical Trial

A protocol of pelvic floor muscles training (PFMT) in elite athletes was applied. They will do it for 4 months. Then re-evaluated.

The athletes of the Portuguese national female's volleyball team were evaluated through perineometry, pad-test and Kings health questionnaire. They were taught a plan of pelvic floor muscles training (PFMT) to perform for 4 months. After this time they will be re-evaluated with the same measuring instruments.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Elite female athletes
• Nulliparous
• Volleyball team.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inability to contract the PFM, elderly
• Prolapse of the pelvic organs.