Rhabdomyolysis: Why to Take it Easy When Returning to The Gym Post-Pandemic Fast Company - June 04, 2021 Maureen Brogan, M.D., discusses rhabdomyolysis, a painful and dangerous syndrome involving muscle overexertion that often results from starting or restarting a rigorous exercise regime. Dr. Brogan is associate professor of medicine at Einstein and a nephrologist at Montefiore.