Publications by authors named "Iris Burgard"
Scaling the Heights: Rates of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Female Rock-Climbing Enthusiasts.
Wilderness Environ Med
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Recent research highlights a lack of studies on pelvic floor dysfunction in female rock climbers, prompting this study to explore incontinence and related disorders among climbers in the U.S.
- - An online survey of 343 female climbers revealed a high prevalence of pelvic floor issues, with overactive bladder being the most common, and noted that rope climbers experienced more severe symptoms compared to boulderers.
- - The findings suggest that female climbers, especially those who are parous or engage in rope climbing, have a higher incidence of pelvic floor disorders compared to the general population, indicating a need for better screening practices in active women.
Industry payments to physicians exceed millions of dollars. Payments can influence physicians' practices and potentially impact trainees. To examine the magnitude of industry payments to obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) and urology residency directors and department chairs in the United States.
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