Title of the study: The reliability of pelvic floor morphometry measured from ultrasound images acquired at rest and during weight lifting tasks. Currently recruiting in the Greater Vancouver area of BC Study Overview Exercise-induced urinary incontinence (leakage of urine during physical activity) is commonly reported by physically active individuals, including weight lifters. Research shows that many athletes feel these [...]
The MFM Team has developed a questionnaire focussing on female runners and brisk walkers and their experience with urinary symptoms (i.e. urgency) and/or leakage during those activities. This is a questionnaire validation study - we are hoping to be able to use this questionnaire in our research toolbox as we continue to investigate these issues. If [...]
MILES Study : Managing Impact-related Leakage during Exercise with intravaginal Support STUDY BACKGROUND More than 30% of females experience urinary incontinence during exercise. For many, urine leakage during exercise can become a barrier to staying active, leading them to modify their exercise routine or avoid triggering activities altogether. The MILES Study is exploring whether accessible, non-invasive [...]
Running-Induced Urinary Incontinence: can two readily available devices help to mitigate or eliminate this? A Randomized-Controlled Trial (RCT) Version française ci-dessous (Take our triage survey to help understand your potential eligibility: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/MFMPreScreen) Approximately 1 in 3 women experience exercise-induced urinary leakage. While not life-threatening, this condition can lead to embarrassment, shame, and social isolation. Many [...]
The health benefits of physical activity are many, and exercise appears to protect many women from bladder control issues. Yet in some cases, urine leakage in women can be aggravated by physical activity. This “exercise-induced urinary incontinence” is not well understood, both in terms of the underlying problem and how best to manage it. To [...]