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Infographic. Return to activity/sport postpartum: a summary of current recommendations
  1. Jenna M Schulz1,2,3,
  2. Jane S Thornton1,2,3,4,5
  1. 1 Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
  2. 2 Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
  3. 3 Bone & Joint Institute, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
  4. 4 Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
  5. 5 Kinesiology, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
  1. Correspondence to Jenna M Schulz, Family Medicine, Western University Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, London, Canada; jschulz2{at}uwo.ca

https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2023-107856

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    With increased participation in sport by female athletes, there has been a concomitant rise in the number of female athletes aiming to return to activity (RTA) and/or return to sport (RTS) postpartum. However, almost one in two female participants stops exercising/playing sport due to pelvic floor symptoms.1 Additionally, a lack of female athlete-specific research and clinical practice guidelines make it difficult for both athletes and clinicians to navigate a safe and successful RTA/RTS.2 Furthermore, female athletes have specific biological, sociocultural and environmental considerations that could impact sport and health outcomes.3

    A recent scoping review was undertaken to evaluate recommendations for RTA/RTS postpartum.4 We concluded that while some recommendations exist,5–7 evidence informed guidelines are needed …

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    • Contributors JMS conceptualised the project, designed the infographic and drafted the manuscript. JST contributed to conception, design and critical revision of the article.

    • Funding JMS is supported by the Ontario Women’s Health Scholars Postdoctoral Award and a Western’s Bone and Joint Institute Collaborative Training in Musculoskeletal Heath Program Trainee Award. JST holds a Canada Research Chair in Injury Prevention and Physical Activity for Health.

    • Competing interests JST is an editor of BJSM.

    • Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.