RT Book, Section
A1 Goodman, Catherine
A1 Helgeson, Kevin
SR Print(0)
ID 1133952261
T1 Rhabdomyolysis
T2 Exercise Prescription for Medical Conditions: Handbook for Physical Therapists
YR 2011
FD 2011
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9780803617148
LK fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1133952261
RD 2024/04/24
AB This  condition  is  secondary  to  the  breakdown  of  skeletal  muscle  fibers  and  seepage  of  the  contents  into  the  bloodstream.  There  are  numerous  causes,  including  traumatic  crush,  electrical  injuries,  ingestion  of  toxic  substances,  and  exertional  rhabdomyolysis,  which  occurs  in  endurance  athletes  and  military  personnel.  A  side  effect  of  taking  cholesterol-lowering  statins  can  be  the  development  of  myopathies,  which  can  progress  to  rhabdomyolysis.1,2  The  resulting  complications  include  hyperkalemia,  cardiac  arrhythmias,  and  acute  renal  failure,  which  may  lead  to  death.  Early  recognition  of  rhabdomyolysis  will  prevent  the  long-term  complications  from  the  loss  of  skeletal  muscle  and  decreased  renal  and  liver  function.3,4  Individuals  who  develop  rhabdomyolysis  will  be  counseled  to  avoid  strenuous  activities  for  a  period  of  weeks  to  allow  for  return  of  kidney,  liver,  and  cardiac  function.5  Individuals  who  have  suffered  heat  overexertion  may  have  long-term  intolerance  to  heat/humidity  conditions  and  decreased  blood  lactase  thresholds.4