Feb 16 • 05:18 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Iltalehti

Tomi Långstedt injured himself badly in Special Forces: 'I went to see the doctor'

Tomi Långstedt seriously injured his arm and ribs while filming a reality show about Special Forces, leading to a long recovery period.

Tomi Långstedt, a 39-year-old performer, recently suffered significant injuries while participating in a reality show 'Erikoisjoukot' focused on Special Forces training. During the early stages of the filming, he injured his wrist during a physical task, and it was later revealed that he also had broken ribs. Following the incident, he had to undergo a medical examination, where it was confirmed that his ribs were fractured but he has not disclosed the specific circumstances of the injury during filming.

Långstedt shared that the pain from his broken ribs continued for an extended period, affecting him throughout the summer and autumn. He has been undergoing physical therapy for his wrist, which has made a considerable recovery by early winter. Despite his injuries, he stated that he would not join the Special Forces again, indicating that the experience has changed his perspective on such physically demanding challenges.

This incident underlines the risks involved in reality television and its physically intensive training regimens. Långstedt's experiences serve as a reminder of the physical toll that can arise from participating in extreme challenges for entertainment purposes, and highlight the importance of safety and medical oversight in such programs.

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