Tufts University has launched an internal investigation after 12 members of Tuft’s men’s lacrosse team were diagnosed with a life-threatening muscle injury after working out with a graduate who completed Navy SEAL training this year.
Currently, five of the 12 lacrosse players are still hospitalized with Rhabdomyolysis.
According to Cleveland Clinic, “Rhabdomyolysis is a condition that causes your muscles to break down (disintegrate), which leads to muscle death. When this happens, toxic components of your muscle fibers enter your circulation system and kidneys. This can cause kidney damage.”
Patrick Collins, the Director of media relations at Tufts, shared, “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.”
Twelve cases of Rhabdo is absolutely insane.
Twelve.
There’s only about 26k cases per year in the US.
For 12 to occur from a singular 45 minute workout is almost criminal 🫨https://t.co/vd15XW1oc7
— Nick Hoopes (@NickHoopes_) September 21, 2024
Investigation launched at Tufts University after 12 members of men’s lacrosse team were diagnosed with rhabdo…a condition from overexertion…players were taking part in a workout with an alum who recently graduated from a navy seal training program…5 still hospitalized #7News pic.twitter.com/ZFYlvIhrP6
— Steve Cooper (@scooperon7) September 20, 2024
Here’s what Fox News reported:
Tufts University has launched an investigation after 12 members of the men’s lacrosse team were diagnosed with a rare and life-threatening muscle injury following a workout led by a graduate who had recently completed Navy SEAL training.
ADVERTISEMENTThe university confirmed in a statement to The Associated Press that five students remained hospitalized with Rhabdomyolysis after undergoing a 45-minute workout on Monday.
“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,” director of media relations Patrick Collins wrote in a statement on Friday.
“Meanwhile, we are closely monitoring the condition of the rest of the team and have postponed all team practice activities until each team member has been evaluated and medically cleared to return to participation.”
The athletes sustained a muscle injury that the Cleveland Clinic describes as “a life-threatening condition that can happen after an injury or excessive exercise without rest.”
According to the AP, the workout was led by a graduate of the university who had completed Navy SEAL training. The graduate was not identified.
Collins told The Boston Globe that seven players had been released from the hospital after receiving treatment. He added that 50 students had taken part in the workout and that head coach Casey D’Annolfo had not been present during the session.
Wow this sounds awful, especially for athletes. 12 Tufts athletes dx’d with rhabdomyolysis after a workout. https://t.co/cDVR5DqNvy pic.twitter.com/TxLFq7MkO6
— Cody (@Designed2Think) September 21, 2024
Per ABC News:
A dozen Tufts University men’s lacrosse players have been diagnosed with a rare muscle injury after participating in a voluntary, supervised 45-minute workout that the team conducted, a university spokesperson said Friday.
Five of the players who have been diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis remained hospitalized Friday, according to Patrick Collins director of media relations for the school.
ADVERTISEMENTThe workout on Monday was led by a graduate of the university who had completed Navy SEAL training.
Rhabdomyolysis is a rare muscle injury where a person’s muscles break down, according to the Cleveland Clinic. It’s a life-threatening condition that can happen after an injury or excessive exercise without rest.
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