Abstract
Introduction. - This study aimed to investigate the knowledge about pelvic floor of women who practice high impact sports at French-speaking SwitzerlandMethodology. - The data of this quantitative exploratory study was collected through a survey composed of four sections: socio-demographic data; anatomy; pelvic floor and sport; prevention and treatment. A total of 149 forms were included in the descriptive statistical analysis.Results. - The three pelvic floor openings were named by 29.5%; 86.6% have mentioned urinary continence as a pelvic floor function; 81.9% knew that sports don’t have the same pelvic floor impact; 44.3% identified sport as a risk factor of pelvic floor disorders; however, 28.2% believed that urinary leakage during sports was normal and 76.5% didn’t know treatments; 69.9% were interested to receive more information.Conclusion. - Gaps and false beliefs were identified. This has lead athletes to maintain bad habits. This study could be followed by the development of a prevention plan.Level of evidence: NA
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