Tackling leaks: could pelvic floor training power up Women's rugby?
NCT ID NCT07757633
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a pelvic floor muscle training program designed specifically for women's rugby can reduce urinary incontinence and improve physical performance. About 48 professional and semi-professional players with self-reported leakage will be randomly assigned to either the training program or their usual routine. The program includes muscle awareness, breathing coordination, the 'Knack' pre-activation technique, and progressive rugby-related exercises. Researchers will measure changes in incontinence severity, jump performance, and lower-limb strength after 8 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A rugby-tailored pelvic floor muscle training programme delivered remotely, combining muscle awareness, breathing coordination, the 'Knack' technique, and progressive functional exercises.
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could offer a practical, non-invasive way to reduce urinary incontinence in female rugby players and potentially improve their on-field performance.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is small (48 participants) and short-term, so results may not apply broadly. Benefits may be modest, and adherence to remote training could vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada
RECRUITINGGranada, 18071, Spain
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