Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTSs) in Elite Female and Male Athletes: Prevalence and Impact on Performance—A Cross-Sectional Study Using the STROBE-SIIS (Sports Injury and Illness Surveillance) Reporting Guidelines

The reported QOL impact and potential impact on health and athletic performance highlight the need for better management and treatment protocols, including the need to screen for urinary symptoms in the pre-season medical.

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Epidemiologia
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2026-04-01
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https://doi.org/10.3390/epidemiologia7020046
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Pelvic floor disorders treatments
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Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTSs) in Elite Female and Male Athletes: Prevalence and Impact on Performance—A Cross-Sectional Study Using the STROBE-SIIS (Sports Injury and Illness Surveillance) Reporting Guidelines

Thomas Fallon, Neil Heron
Epidemiologia
Pelvic floor disorders treatments
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Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTSs) in Elite Female and Male Athletes: Prevalence and Impact on Performance—A Cross-Sectional Study Using the STROBE-SIIS (Sports Injury and Illness Surveillance) Reporting Guidelines

Thomas Fallon, Neil Heron
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Abstract

The reported QOL impact and potential impact on health and athletic performance highlight the need for better management and treatment protocols, including the need to screen for urinary symptoms in the pre-season medical.

EpidemiologiaVol. 7(2)
Queen's University Belfast (GB), University of Edinburgh (GB)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 34%
Pelvic floor disorders treatments
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