Jennifer Kruger, PhD

Think Kegels are the answer to bladder leaks? These days, pelvic floor training has evolved. Discover how to do Kegel exercises correctly and when they might not be right for you.

Incontinence during sport is common, but not normal. The most common form of incontinence, (which is any involuntary leakage of urine) is called stress incontinence. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) occurs when there is an increase of pressure on the bladder, usually from increases in abdominal pressure which is what typically occurs when coughing, laughing, sneezing – but also when doing high impact sport, including running.

‘Incontinence’ is any involuntary leakage of urine. There are many causes of incontinence and often more than one! However, the good news is that for most women, despite the cause – effective pelvic floor muscle training will help relieve the symptoms. Leakage of urine is common (up to 30% of women will experience leakage) but it is not something you have to put up with, and not just ‘normal’. Clinicians typically attribute the risk of incontinence to following conditions: Common causes of...