Five Tufts University men's lacrosse players were hospitalized following a recent workout led by a graduate of a Navy SEAL training program, according to a…
Twelve members of the team have been diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis, a serious medical condition that can lead to permanent disability or deathAbout 50 team members participated in the voluntary, 45-minute workout session on campus Monday, according to Patrick Collins, Tufts executive director of media relations. The session was led by a Tufts alum and recent graduate of the BUD/S Navy SEAL training program.
says is"a serious medical condition that can lead to permanent disability or death." It occurs when muscle breaks down, often from overexertion, and releases its contents into the bloodstream. Symptoms can appear similar to heat-related illnesses and dehydration. The only way to determine if you have it is through testing.
Five of the student athletes remain hospitalized, Collins said, adding that both the number of confirmed cases and the number of those hospitalized could change."Our thoughts are with the players and their families, and we are hoping for their quick return to good health under the care of local medical experts," Collins said.
Because of the seriousness of the situation, the university said it is appointing an external, independent investigator to conduct a thorough review,"with a goal of taking any steps needed to support the safety of our student athletes."Philadelphia
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