Relación entre la incontinencia urinaria y el tipo de ejercicio, en población adulta de Loja 2024 - 2025

Abstract

Abstract: High-intensity exercises, such as the gym and CrossFit, can generate greater pressure on the pelvic floor, which could be related to stress urinary incontinence (SUI). This dysfunction affects quality of life and can lead to training abandonment. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between urinary incontinence according to the type of exercise, in the adult population of Loja 2024-2025. This study is quantitative, correlational and cross-sectional, the χ2 test was applied and the strength of association was assessed using the Odds Ratio with a 95% confidence interval (CI). The data suggest a trend of greater risk of urinary incontinence in women who practice high intensity exercises (OR=3.25), the results were not statistically significant (p=0.483). This indicates that a conclusive relationship cannot be established, so studies with a larger sample are required. In conclusion, it was evident that both in CrossFit and in the gym the participants reported urine loss when performing specific exercises such as double and single rope jumping.