Pelvic floor muscle training versus De Gasquet method in non-elite sports women: a pilot trial

Key Points

• The aim is to compare the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training and the De Gasquet method on pelvic floor distress in non-elite sports women.
• Conducted a pilot trial comparing PFMT and DGRT in non-elite sports women.
• Measured overall pelvic floor distress and anorectal symptoms after intervention.
• Exploratory analysis of urinary and quality-of-life outcomes.
• DGRT showed greater short-term benefits for pelvic floor distress compared to PFMT.
• Anorectal symptoms improved more significantly with DGRT.
• Urinary and quality-of-life improvements are preliminary and need further study.