Urinary incontinence is a common problem in women and may significantly impair 
their quality of life. Although women often report stress urinary incontinence 
during exercise, current data indicates that most types of exercise are not a 
risk factor for the development of urinary incontinence. However, certain 
extreme high-impact sports such as parachute jumping may cause pelvic organ 
support defects that result in stress urinary incontinence. Eating disorders 
also increase the risk of urinary incontinence in athletes. Overall, women 
should be encouraged to pursue physical activity that will benefit their general 
health without the risk of development of urinary incontinence later in life. 
Women athletes should be counseled about the increased risk of urinary 
incontinence with ultra high-impact sports and eating disorders.