LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

The aims of this teaching course are:

- Increase awareness of the triggers that lead to rhabdomyolysis.

- Increase awareness of the features that indicate an underlying genetic cause (‘RHABDO’ features).

- Increase awareness of the diagnostic tools, and prioritization of the various ancillary exams among biochemical analysis, exercise tests, muscle biopsy and genetic analysis. This is following the flow chart that evolved of the ENMC workshop in 2024.

- Gain insight into the therapeutic approaches, emergency care and prevention of recurrence.

- Recommendations for restarting sports activities after an event of rhabdomyolysis.