The case in summary: Half of weightlifters experience urine leakage during training, according to new research. Tala is also high in gymnastics, cheerleading and powerlifting. Athletes who do a lot of jumping, running and pushing can put a lot of pressure on the pelvic floor. A leak may then occur. To get rid of the problem, you can train the pelvic floor muscles. This is a taboo problem that many people do not talk about. The survey shows that there is a need for more information and training about this problem in the sports environment. The summary is made by an AI service from OpenAi. The content is quality assured by news’s journalists before publication. – In the middle of a max lift, I had to receive the barbell after turning. Then I just felt that “oh, now I’m peeing on myself”. Tine Rognaldsen Pedersen is Norway’s top weightlifter. She is 19 years old, has not given birth to children. Nevertheless, the accident happened. For her it was a one-off, but new research shows that she is far from alone. Usually as young as 12. Kristina L. Skaug at the Norwegian Institute of Sports Studies (NIH) has researched exactly this among athletes at the national top level. There, several people answered that they have had urine leakage one or more times during training: Half of female weightlifters and powerlifters Half of female cheerleaders 7 out of 10 female apparatus gymnasts 8 out of 10 female team gymnasts – Many people probably think that incontinence is something that affects older women or those who have given birth to children, says Skaug. But only a few of the participants in her studies have children. The youngest are no more than 12 years old. NEW: Kristina L. Skaug is surprised by the findings in her research on incontinence in elite sports. Photo: NIH – I think many people find it surprising that it is the sport itself that causes these leaks. Taboo topic Many people experience it, but few talk about it. For some women, the leaks become so embarrassing that they cut out certain training sessions or exercises. For others, it may even be a reason to stop their sport altogether, previous research shows. Nevertheless, as few as six per cent of those who struggle have spoken to their trainer or healthcare personnel about the problem. Skaug thinks it is because few people know that it is possible to do something about it. – It is probably a taboo subject. Several of the athletes replied that they thought it was embarrassing. Simple solution Common to the sports in question is that they have a lot of movements that cause high abdominal pressure, such as jumping and landing, thrusting and pressing. This gives the pelvic floor a challenge. Even if you are otherwise highly trained, the muscles around the pelvis can struggle to withstand the pressure and keep the bladder tight. HEAVY ROOFS: Pedersen is not surprised by the speech. – It’s a sport where you really get into it, she says. Photo: Laurita Fure Briceno / news To overcome the problem, training of the pelvic floor muscles is specifically required. You may have heard of pinch exercises? It is both simple and free, but you have to be consistent and persevere over time. – Give it four to six months before you give up, is the advice from Skaug. How to train the pelvic floor muscles Feel free to lie on your back to feel that you are getting hold of the right muscles, but you can also do the exercise standing up. Pinch the muscles around the rectum and vagina. You should feel that it tightens properly. Hold for two seconds and pause for two seconds. Repeat 3 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions in each set. If you do not achieve improvement after daily training for four to six months, contact your doctor or a physiotherapist. Source: Kristina L. Skaug, Ph.D. at NIH Vektløftar Pedersen also believes that openness about the topic will help. – I know that people think it’s embarrassing. I can make a distinction by saying that I don’t think it is, and then it only becomes as embarrassing as you make it out to be.
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Half of weightlifters have urine leakage during training – news Vestland
