Wrestling
Like other contact sports, wrestling exposes participants to a range of ailments, from concussions to shattered bones. An American Journal of Sports Medicine study found that wrestling is more likely to cause concussions in athletes than football.
According to Jim Guinta of the National Collegiate Wrestling Association, the majority of concussion injuries occur during a takedown. Given the recognized risk factors, wrestlers and coaches regularly monitor head injuries and pay close attention to hard falls to prevent serious long-term harm.Keep reading below.
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