Have you had the opportunity to see this
video? Female CrossFit athletes are happily admitting to leaking during
exercise.
I am shocked by the video. I like the fact that women are admitting to
their problem, however, the video makes it look like it is a normal part of
CrossFit and exercise.
Leaking is not only happening with CrossFit. I have even read in a running magazine (being
a runner myself) that you are not a true runner until you have leaked
yourself. I am also hearing of young
female athletes leaking during their sport in my community. There are local gymnasts, runners,
cheerleaders and other athletes who are leaking during their practices and
meets/games. I have spoken with male coaches in the area who laugh and think leaking
during their sport is normal. Leaking is
not normal at any age. Leaking is, however, common and needs to be addressed to
prevent further damage to the pelvic floor muscles.
The national average is 1 in 3 women leak. I think this statistic should actually be
higher, however, not everyone is reporting their leakage, fecal or urinary.
There was a study done where 291 female athletes were surveyed regarding loss
of urine while participating in their sport and 151 of the 291 reported
leakage. So, statistically, urinary leakage in female athletes is higher,
closer to 1 out of 2.
If you have any questions on improving your leakage during a
workout or preventing future leakage you can email me! Amandafisherpt@gmail.com.
