As anyone who has had rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo) will tell you, it’s no joke. I’ve heard from many people over the years from all over the world who, unfortunately, have developed rhabdo after working out too much too soon. Rhabdo has occurred in men, women, and kids, and in both athletes and non-athletes. One of the […]
Returning To Exercise After Rhabdo
So I received an email from someone who had developed rhabdomyolysis after working out. The person had not worked out in a few years. He was asking when it was ok to return to the gym again. I replied to the person and thought this might also make a good video because I’m sure many […]
Rhabdo From Cross-Fit-Like Gym Class
In this week’s episode, Lauren Seguin tells about how she developed rhabdo after taking a CrossFit-like class at her gym. She tells what happened in the hospital and what she’s dealing with still today. Along the way, we discuss tips on safely returning to exercise again following rhabdomyolysis. This is episode 74of Joe Cannon Health […]
Rhabdomyolysis In a Marathon Runner
Athletes can get rhabdomyolysis too. In this video, I sit down with Tyson Holbery from Melbourne Australia who describes how he developed rhabdo, what his symptoms were, and how he deals with it today. See my other rhabdo articles Joe Cannon Health Podcast Get my rhabdomyolysis book Connect with Tyson Holbery Watch Video Watch on […]
Do I have Rhabdo? How Can I Tell If I have Rhabdomyolysis?
How can you tell if you have rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo)? If you’re looking for answers, I think you’ve you have come to the right place. For over a decade I’ve been educating people about rhabdomyolysis caused by exercise (exertional causes). I wrote the first book on this serious medical disorder and have counseled more people over […]
Rhabdo Interview: Rhabdo From Spartan Race
Spartan races are basically obstacle course events. They are tough. While Spartan events are fun and there’s nothing inherently wrong with challenging yourself, those who do intense exercise should remember there is some risk of injury. In this interview, you will learn how Ashlee Beck, a healthy, fit woman, developed rhabdomyolysis after a Spartan Race […]
Rhabdomyolysis Interview: Rhabdo Following CrossFit and Other Activities
Exertional rhabdomyolysis is the phrase used for when rhabdo is related to exercise. While it’s often considered to be something only exercise novices get, that’s a myth. Even those who are very fit can get rhabdo. It’s also a myth that people bounce back to normal quickly too. In this interview, Amy S, explains how […]
6 Rhabdomyolysis Myths Most People Believe Are True
Rhabdomyolysis is a topic I’ve been sounding the alarm about for over a decade. Now, finally, others are starting to take this medical disorder seriously. While that’s good news, the downside is there’s still a lot of misunderstandings out there. I continue to see websites, magazine articles and videos providing simple answers to complex questions. […]
Rhabdo With Atypical Symptoms. One Woman’s Story
Generally, when someone gets rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo), their physical symptoms tend to be similar to most others. But, this doesn’t always happen. As you will read in this interview, sometimes the tell-tail signs of rhabdo (like intense pain) don’t always show up. In this review, I interview “SY”, a woman from Malaysia who wishes to remain […]