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Data were pooled for pelvic floor symptom proportions in performing artists and artistic athletes, with subgroup analyses for any type of urinary incontinence by discipline. We descriptively synthesized pelvic floor symptoms and impact data that were not included in the meta-analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>\n                    RESULTS: Nineteen articles were included. Half (52%; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 38%, 66%; I\n                    <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                    = 92.7%) of the performing artists and artistic athletes reported urinary incontinence, 79% (95% CI: 69%, 88%; I\n                    <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                    = 80.6%) reported anal incontinence, and 47% (95% CI: 41%, 53%; I\n                    <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                    = not reported (NR)) reported dyspareunia. The discipline most affected by any type of urinary incontinence was trampolining (87%; 95% CI: 70%, 98%; I\n                    <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                    = NR). Up to 83% of the performing artists and artistic athletes reported some negative impact from their symptoms.\n                  <\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>CONCLUSION: At least half of the performing artists and artistic athletes reported pelvic floor symptoms, particularly urinary and flatal incontinence. The symptoms negatively impacted 83% of the athletes during performance. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2026;56(8):530-545. 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