Exertional Rhabdomyolysis

Abstract:
Exertional rhabdomyolysis is a potentially life threatening clinical syndrome that can develop due to skeletal muscle deterioration. Educational competencies include: prevention, clinical examination, diagnosis, and emergency care of a rhabdomyolysis event. Current knowledge gaps include a lack of awareness of underlying genetic conditions, and non-sport specific training conditions that can lead to this syndrome. Recent injuries at the collegiate and secondary school settings has brought attention to the pervasiveness of risky off-season training programs. This presentation will assist healthcare professionals in the facilitation of safe exercise practices, which can prevent unnecessary injury and death.

Objectives:

• Participants will be able to explain the underlying pathophysiology leading to rhabdomyolysis., 
• Participants will be able to identify causes and risk factors for the development of rhabdomyolysis., 
• Participants will be able to understand the clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for rhabdomyolysis., 
• Participants will be able to implement exercise strategies and guidelines to prevent rhabdomyolysis.

Level:
Essential

Domains:
Domain 1: Risk Reduction Wellness and Health Literacy
Domain 2: Assessment Evaluation and Diagnosis
Domain 3: Critical Incident Management

CEUs:
1.5 Category A

Keywords: rhabdomyolysis, exertion, exertional, muscle deterioration, safe practice, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment

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