TRAINING WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Rhabdomyolysis is a medical condition that might arise from breakdown of _____ _____ and
release of the muscle cells' contents into the blood stream - answer muscle tissue
Rhabdomyolysis can damage the _____ and can lead to ____ failure or death - answer kidneys,
renal
Rhabdomyolysis is diagnosed when a patient with an appropriate history has an elevated level
of _____ _____ - answer creatine kinase
Treatment consists of IV to dilute and flush _____ through the kidneys - answer myoglobin
Death, though rare can result when kidney failure causes imbalances in the usual electrolytes,
which can cause _____ ______ - answer cardiac arrhythmias
A few ways to protect athletes from rhabdomyolysis:
- Follow the charter of mechanics, _____, intensity
- Know the mvmts that have higher rate of causing rhabdo (those that prolong the _____
contraction)
- _____ workouts
- Avoid _____ scaling - answer consistency, eccentric, scale, progressive
Those that prolong the eccentric contraction includes:
- _____ pull-ups
- _____ sit ups (make sure to scale it such as fewer reps or shortened range of motion) - answer
jumping (negative), GHD