Pelvic Floor Crisis in Female Athletes | Cork News

New research reveals that 53% of high-level female athletes aged 15-20 in Ireland suffer pelvic floor dysfunction, highlighting a critical gap in sports support for girls. With one in five girls dropping out of sports between primary and post-primary school—four times the rate of boys—and only 11% meeting daily activity guidelines, adolescence emerges as a pivotal, often overlooked, phase. The study, involving nearly 300 young athletes across 19 sports, found that 87% begin strength training by age 13, yet lack adequate resources for female-specific health. Led by Angela Kenneally, physiotherapist for Ireland’s women’s football team, the research calls for better education, accessible care, and safe spaces for girls to discuss their health—essential to keeping them engaged and thriving in sports. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/965a6c79b398d0cc