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An independent review stated a third-party instructor who led a strenuous training session for the school’s lacrosse team appeared to lack credentials to supervise group exercise, which led to the hospitalization of some athletes.
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An independent investigation into the September group workout session that left 9 members of the Tufts University men’s lacrosse team hospitalized has found that the trainer in charge was unqualified and should have been vetted by stricter procedures.
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The report stated that of the 61 students who participated in the “unusually intense” workout, 24 developed exertional rhabdomyolysis, also known as rhabdo.
The condition happens when proteins and electrolytes from damaged muscle tissue are released into the bloodstream, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This could damage the kidneys and lead to kidney failure, seizures, permanent disability and even death, the agency says.
The investigation concluded that any guest leading a workout should have the appropriate exercise science education and credentials in line with state, university, and collegiate athletic regulations, and suggested a more strict set of procedures in approving new workouts for student athletes. A statement by Tufts’ president and athletics director says they accept the report’s findings “and will begin implementing the recommendations immediately.”