Dehydration, cramping and exertional rhabdomyolysis: A case report with suggestions for recovery
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A case of severe dehydration, muscle cramping and rhabdomyolysis in a high school football player is presented and a suggested program for gradual return to play is described. It is found that there exists no reports of exertional rhabdomyolysis in an adolescent football player and the gradual return play program is necessary to prevent relapse of exertional heat illness or rhabdomyolysis.
Publication Name: Journal of Sport Rehabilitation
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1056-6716
Year: 2007
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Predisposing risk factors on susceptibility to exertional health illness: Clinical decision-making considerations
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The best practice for identifying the inherent risks of exertional heat illnesses (EHI) associated with physical activity in the heat is provided for safe recovery and return to play. It is recommended that greater attention and continued observation is required for high risk EHI athletes to prevent and reduce EHI.
Publication Name: Journal of Sport Rehabilitation
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1056-6716
Year: 2007
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Exertional heat cramps: Recovery and return to play
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Muscle cramps due to extensive sweat loss and exertional heat cramps are discussed. It is suggested that exertional heat cramps can be prevented with appropriate fluid and salt intake.
Publication Name: Journal of Sport Rehabilitation
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1056-6716
Year: 2007
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