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Prévalence des symptômes urinaires auprès des femmes nullipares qui pratiquent le rugby en région Bruxelloise

par Valastro, Giulia;Bertuit, Jeanne ;Schoefs, Benoît
Référence Kinésithérapie la revue, 25, 278, page (20-25)
Publication Publié, 2025-02

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Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of urinary symptoms such as stress urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, and dysuria among nulliparous women practicing rugby in the Brussels region. Additionally, the study aimed to promote perineal physiotherapy and improve preventive approaches for coaches and players. Method: The study was observational and descriptive, conducted through a self-administered questionnaire. Inclusion criteria were being a nulliparous woman aged 18 to 35, practicing rugby for at least six months, training a minimum of 120 minutes per week, and being either amateur or professional. Non-inclusion criteria included belonging to a club outside Brussels and engaging in other sports activities. Outcome measures focused on data related to perineal physiotherapy, sports practice, prevalence of urinary symptoms during sports, player behavior towards these symptoms, and the evaluation of their intensity using the Urinary Symptom Profile questionnaire. Results: The study comprised 37 participants aged 18 to 35, with an average BMI of 25.71 ± 4.24 kg/m2 (overweight). The prevalence of stress urinary incontinence was 27% during training and 21% during matches, while that of overactive bladder was 2 and 3%, respectively, and for dysuria, 8 and 3%, respectively. Scores on the Urinary Symptom Profile were 0.756/9 for stress urinary incontinence, 2.486/21 for overactive bladder, and 0.540/9 for dysuria. Conclusion: The results of this study show an increased prevalence of urinary symptoms during sports activities, especially during training sessions. The prevalence of stress urinary incontinence (21 to 27%) is comparable to figures for other sports, placing rugby among the disciplines that exert significant pressure on the pelvic floor. Overactive bladder and dysuria have lower prevalence rates. These issues highlight the importance of improving preventive measures. Level of evidence: NA.