Reconditioning After Exertional Rhabdomyolysis

In brief

Prompt recognition and treatment of rhabdomyolysis may prevent further muscle damage and serious renal complications. The patient presented here, an unconditioned rugby player with moderately severe exertional rhabdomyolysis, had thigh pain, thigh and knee swelling, and myoglobinuria. His rehabilitation focused on a well-monitored, progressive exercise program after his muscle injury resolved.

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Notes on contributors

Karen S. Rucker

Dr Rucker is associate professor and chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond and director of sports medicine rehabilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University Sports Medicine Center in Richmond.

Rebecca Tanner

Dr Tanner is a resident in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Baylor University in Houston.