Risk Factors And Causes Of Compartment Syndrome

Rigorous Exercise

Compartment syndrome can be caused by rigorous exercise when an individual regularly engages in such activities. The variation of this condition caused by vigorous exercise is called chronic exertional compartment syndrome. This type of compartment syndrome is most common in young individuals and athletes who engage in activities involving repetitive impact. The exact mechanism of how this type of physical activity causes the development of compartment syndrome is not clear. It is known to be associated with the expansion in the volume of the muscles when they are exercised intensely and regularly. Some affected individuals may have high venous pressure in the affected compartment, or they may have muscles that excessively enlarge as a result of exercise. Some individuals may have an abnormally tough and inflexible fascia that makes up the affected compartment. An affected individual's muscles and or tissues in the compartment expand with exercise, and the surrounding connective tissue or fascia does not. This mechanism causes compartment syndrome or a pressure increase inside of the affected compartment, resulting in an impairment of blood circulation to the nerves and muscles.

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