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Like other contact sports, wrestling exposes participants to a range of ailments, from concussions to shattered bones. A study in the American Journal of Sports Medicine found that wrestling is more likely to cause concussions in athletes than football.

According to Jim Guinta of the National Collegiate Wrestling Association, most concussion injuries occur during a takedown. Given the recognized risk factors, fighters and coaches regularly monitor head injuries and pay close attention to hard falls to prevent serious long-term damage. Continue reading below.