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Exercise and continence

Leakage when running, jumping or training: exercise is not the enemy.

Leakage during impact or lifting often suggests stress incontinence, but assessment should consider technique, load, breathing, pelvic-floor function and other symptoms.

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What to know

The information on this website is general and does not replace an individual consultation, diagnosis or medical recommendation.

01

Why it can happen during exercise

Repeated impact and increased abdominal pressure require a coordinated pelvic-floor response. If support, strength, endurance or timing are insufficient for that load, leakage can occur. Fatigue, technique, breathing and training volume also matter.

02

“Stop running” is not a complete plan

Assessment looks at when symptoms appear, whether fatigue makes them worse, which loads trigger them and whether pain, heaviness or urgency is present. The aim is to find a tolerable level and progress, not ban activity without a strategy.

03

How recovery may be planned

A programme may include individual pelvic-floor training, coordination with breathing and abdominal activity, temporary adjustment of impact or volume, lifting technique and gradual progression. Persistent symptoms may require broader diagnostic and treatment review.

The goal is not only to stop leakage; it is to regain confidence in movement.
04

When to broaden assessment

A vaginal bulge or heaviness, pain, bowel leakage, emptying difficulty, severe urgency or neurological symptoms suggest a problem beyond simple exercise adaptation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to stop running until I am cured?
Not always. Temporary adjustment of impact or volume may help, but a graded return plan is often better than an indefinite ban.
Does contracting before a jump help?
Pre-activation can help some women but requires correct coordination. Holding a constant contraction throughout exercise may not be appropriate.
Do abdominal exercises worsen incontinence?
There is no universal rule. Technique, load, breathing and pressure management are more important than the exercise name alone.
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