Why the study?
What are the risk factors for exertional rhabdomyolysis among collegiate football athletes following a back squat workout?
Population
National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I football players
Comparison
Back squat workout and other exposures vs Unaffected players (case-control design)
Design
Case-control
Authors
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Prolonged back squat workouts may elevate rhabdomyolysis risk in football players; hypothesis-generating for volume-based prevention strategies.
What are the risk factors for exertional rhabdomyolysis among collegiate football athletes following a back squat workout?
In collegiate football players, the risk of exertional rhabdomyolysis following a back squat workout was significantly associated with the percent body weight lifted, number of sets, and time needed to complete the workout, while consuming protein shakes post-workout was protective.
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