Rhabdomyolysis is a rare muscle injury where a person’s muscles break down, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
BOSTON — 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.
The 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.
Both the number of confirmed cases and the number of those hospitalized could change, Collins said.
“Our thoughts are with the players and their families, and we are hoping for their quick return to good health under the …