Post by Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

🤸‍♀️ 𝐏𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡: 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐠𝐲𝐦𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬 👉 A recent study from the HumQRinHS research group at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos highlights a major but often overlooked issue in women’s elite gymnastics: 𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐜 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐲𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. ◼️ Despite being highly prevalent—affecting between 20% and 50% of young, nulliparous female athletes—many gymnasts still train and compete without adequate knowledge, visibility or support to manage this condition. The research shows that factors such as high-impact movements, intense training loads and increased intra-abdominal pressure significantly contribute to these symptoms. ◻️ What’s most striking is that this issue not only impacts athletic performance, forcing athletes to adjust routines or limit hydration during competitions, but also affects their long‑term health and quality of life. Yet many do not seek help—simply because the problem remains largely invisible. The study calls for the development of early detection and management programs in artistic gymnastics teams to ensure athletes receive the support they need. #URJC #study #gymnasts #YoSoyURJC