Last week, three Oregon Football players overworked in an offseason workout and were sent to the hospital with symptoms of Rhabdomyolysis.
The worst case scenario if Rhabdomyolysis is not controlled and treated, is kidney failure. The top cause is typically from a crushing injury – like bone crushing in an auto accident. WebMD says it can also be caused by extreme muscle strain, especially in someone who is an untrained athlete; this can happen in elite athletes, too, and it can be more dangerous if there is more muscle mass to break down.
Full recovery can be expected with immediate treatment according to the site, which is a good sign for the three Oregon Football players that were hospitalized.