All Of The Tufts Lacrosse Players Were Released From The Hospital After Experiencing A Potentially Fatal Muscle Condition

All five of the Tufts lacrosse players, who were diagnosed with the life-threatening muscle condition known as rhabdomyolysis after engaging in a rigorous Navy SEAL-style workout during practice, have been discharged from the hospital safe and sound. 

Their successful recovery marks a milestone achievement in overcoming this ordeal, and serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of safe training practices in athletic endeavors.

“We commend the team’s resilience”

Tufts confirmed that the five students who were previously hospitalized have been released in a statement.

The statement read “We are happy to share that all members of the men’s lacrosse team that were admitted to the hospital with rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo) have been discharged, We want to express how grateful we are that the team members have returned to good health. We commend the team’s resilience, admire how they cared for one another during a difficult time, and thank their families for their unwavering support,” 

Tufts stated in another part of the statement that it has hired an expert to investigate the situation. 

They said “Moving forward, we must come to a clear understanding of what happened and ensure it never happens again. Toward that end, we have retained D. Rod Walters II, a nationally recognized expert in the care and prevention of student-athlete injuries,” 

12 members of the lacrosse team were diagnosed with rhabdo 

Tufts has hired legal counsel for a comprehensive investigation into a recent workout incident. The investigation will involve a comprehensive review of the university’s response, conditioning and training protocols, and procedures to identify potential changes to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

A university spokesman at the time, Patrick Collins, revealed that 12 members of the university men’s lacrosse team were diagnosed with rhabdo after the team workout on Monday, September 16. Five of the players were hospitalized.

Collins revealed that a Tufts alum who has completed Navy SEAL training led the optional, closely watched 45-minute exercise. About fifty members of the team, according to the university, took part in the exercise.

Rhabdo is a potentially fatal medical illness that arises “when damaged muscle tissue releases its proteins and electrolytes into the blood,” usually due to heat or overuse, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the Cleveland Clinic, the illness is curable and usually involves IVs to flush the proteins out of a patient’s system.

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