Flushing Away Performance: How ‘Just in Case’ Peeing Impacts Athletes’ Pelvic Health
November 22, 2024
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS Athletes practice “just in case” (JIC) peeing before workouts to avoid bathroom breaks during training or competition. However, this habit can harm your pelvic floor health. A recent systematic review on urinary incontinence (UI) in female athletes reveals how behaviors like JIC peeing can disrupt bladder function, leading to...