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Good news:<\/strong> exercise and your pelvic floor can definitely go hand in hand!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some activities are gentler on your pelvic floor, such as swimming, biking, walking, golf, or yoga.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Others, involving repeated jumping and impact, put much more strain on it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2192 We\u2019re here to help you figure it out, so you can stay active without leaks and without giving up the things you love.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Poppins||||||||” text_font_size=”13px” text_line_height=”1.6em” background_color=”#FAF3EB” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”70%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”20px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”20px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”20px|||-30px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|5px||5px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”13px” text_font_size_phone=”11px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”1.6em” text_line_height_phone=”1.4em” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Please read this first: <\/strong><\/span>This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. If you experience urinary leakage, a feeling of heaviness, or discomfort during exercise, talk to your doctor, midwife, or physical therapist.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”85%” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”30px||10px|-70px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”30px||10px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”30px||10px|-70px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”12px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_tablet=”” header_font_phone=”Poppins||||||||” header_font_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_tablet=”” header_3_font_phone=”Poppins|300|||||||” header_3_font_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”” header_3_font_size_phone=”20px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_line_height=”1.4em” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”85%” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”|||-70px|false|false” custom_padding=”|||0px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_tablet=”|600|||||||” text_font_phone=”Poppins|500|||||||” text_font_last_edited=”on|phone” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”12px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”1.4em” text_line_height_phone=”1.3em” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that closes off the bottom of the pelvis. It supports the organs and helps control urine flow.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n With every jump, landing, or intense abdominal effort, pressure in the abdomen increases and pushes downward. If the pelvic floor cannot adequately absorb these repeated impacts, leakage may occur.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n According to the Ministry of Sports guide, the sports that place the greatest strain on the pelvic floor are those that combine:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Poppins||||||||” text_text_color=”#123273″ text_font_size=”30px” text_line_height=”1.6em” background_color=”#FAF3EB” width=”47%” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”70%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”10px||15px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”20px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”20px|||-30px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”13px” text_font_size_phone=”25px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”1.6em” text_line_height_phone=”1.4em” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n 72% of female athletes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Poppins||||||||” text_font_size=”13px” text_line_height=”1.6em” background_color=”#FAF3EB” width=”84%” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”70%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”10px||10px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”20px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”20px|||-30px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|5px||5px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”13px” text_font_size_phone=”11px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”1.6em” text_line_height_phone=”1.4em” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Key statistic: <\/strong><\/span>According to the Ministry of Sports, a study of 404 elite French female athletes found that 72% of them experienced exercise-induced urinary incontinence. In certain sports, such as trampoline, this figure can reach 80%.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_line_height=”1.4em” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”85%” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”20px|||-70px|false|false” custom_padding=”|||0px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_tablet=”|600|||||||” text_font_phone=”Poppins|500|||||||” text_font_last_edited=”on|phone” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”12px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”1.4em” text_line_height_phone=”1.3em” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n These figures pertain to elite sports, but the message applies to everyone: even the most athletic people are not immune, and it is neither shameful nor \u201cnormal\u201d to run away.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”85%” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”30px||10px|-70px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”30px||10px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”30px||10px|-70px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”12px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”” header_3_font_size_phone=”20px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_line_height=”1.4em” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”85%” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”|||-70px|false|false” custom_padding=”|||0px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_tablet=”|600|||||||” text_font_phone=”Poppins|500|||||||” text_font_last_edited=”on|phone” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”12px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”1.4em” text_line_height_phone=”1.3em” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n According to the Ministry of Sports\u2019 guide, swimming, cycling, golf, and yoga are among the sports that pose a moderate or low risk to the pelvic floor. A review by specialists published in the journal Genesis also recommends prioritizing low-impact endurance sports, such as walking and rollerblading.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2192 Swimming<\/strong>: In the water, the body is supported, and the pelvic floor is not subjected to impact. 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Take the time to discuss this with your midwife or doctor before getting back into it.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”85%” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”30px||10px|-70px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”30px||10px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”30px||10px|-70px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”12px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”” header_3_font_size_phone=”20px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_line_height=”1.4em” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”85%” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”|||-70px|false|false” custom_padding=”|||0px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_tablet=”|600|||||||” text_font_phone=”Poppins|500|||||||” text_font_last_edited=”on|phone” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”12px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”1.4em” text_line_height_phone=”1.3em” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Don’t panic, and above all, there’s no need to stop! The first thing to do is talk to your doctor.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n According to the Ministry of Sports\u2019 guide, perineal rehabilitation with a specialized physical therapist is the first step.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This may combine manual therapy with biofeedback, a technique that allows you to visualize the contraction of your muscles so you can control them better.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Poppins||||||||” text_font_size=”13px” text_line_height=”1.6em” background_color=”#FAF3EB” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”70%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”20px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”20px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”20px|||-30px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|5px||5px|false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”13px” text_font_size_phone=”11px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”1.6em” text_line_height_phone=”1.4em” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Our expertise: <\/strong><\/span>At Sugar International, our line of rehabilitation catheters was designed by a therapist specializing in urogynecology. For 30 years, we have been supporting professionals who help their patients regain comfort and confidence.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”on|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][dnwoo_grid hide_out_of_stock=”off” dnwoo_badge_outofstock=”Coming back soon” include_categories=”29,26″ products_number=”5″ orderby=”rand” show_add_to_cart_icon=”off” show_wish_list_icon=”off” show_add_compare_icon=”off” show_quickview_icon=\u201coff\u201d dnwoo_show_add_to_cart_text=”Add to Cart” show_quick_view_button=”off” show_rating=”off” show_product_topbar=”off” show_featured_product=”off” dnwoo_grid_carousel_number=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d header_font=”Poppins||||||||” header_text_align=”center” regular_price_text_align=”center” max_width=”50%” module_alignment=”right” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] [\/dnwoo_grid][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-10px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-15px||-50px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ disabled_on=”on|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-15px||0px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||5px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Vaginal probes are used for perineal rehabilitation in women, particularly in cases of urinary incontinence, postpartum recovery, or pelvic muscle weakness. 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Can Exercise Strain the Pelvic Floor?
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Exercises Gentle on the Pelvic Floor
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\u2192 Cycling<\/strong>: An endurance activity with no impact on the ground.
\u2192 Walking<\/strong>: accessible to everyone, at any age, it allows you to move without putting strain on the pelvic floor.
\u2192 Yoga and gentle exercises<\/strong>: these focus on breathing and posture, and some practices incorporate the pelvic floor.
\u2192 Golf<\/strong>: low impact and moderate exertion.<\/p>\nSports that place greater strain on the pelvic floor
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\u2192 gymnastics and running,
\u2192 team sports involving jumping (basketball, volleyball, handball),
\u2192 strength sports such as weightlifting, rowing, or CrossFit.<\/p>\nOur Tips for Protecting Your Pelvic Floor While Exercising
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\u21d2 to do \u201cproper abdominal exercises\u201d: work the transverse abdominis muscle without puffing out your stomach or holding your breath;
\u21d2 to focus on gentle core engagement as you exhale, keeping your back well-stretched;
\u21d2 not to hold your breath during exercise;
\u21d2 to stay well-hydrated: not drinking enough is a common mistake.<\/p>\nWhat if I already experience leakage while exercising?
<\/strong><\/h3>\nDevices that can help at home
<\/strong><\/h3>\nVaginal probes<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Anal probes<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Electrostimulators<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Key Takeaways
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