Increased Identification of Concussions in High School …
Mar 5, 2021 · The overall injury rate in high school wrestlers is high, estimated to be second amongst all sports based on visits to emergency departments in the United States (29) and an analysis of the High School Reporting Information Online (HS RIO) injury surveillance system.
Competitive Wrestling-related Injuries in School Aged Athletes …
Strauss and Lanesse 31 examined wrestling injuries in several tournaments and found that the youngest wrestlers (8–14 year olds) were injured at a rate of 3.78/100 tournament participants, whereas the high school wrestlers’ rate was 11.15/100 tournament participants.
Common Wrestling Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Feb 26, 2020 · In the United States, wrestling has grown in popularity in high schools and colleges. It’s estimated that more than a quarter of a million students participate in the sport. But rigorous practice and intense matches can result in both minor and serious injuries.
Common Wrestling Injuries and How to Avoid Them - Orlin Cohen
Jun 19, 2023 · Collegiate and high school wrestling do carry risks, but there are measures like the ones laid out in this blog that can help keep athletes safe and free from serious injury. If you’re injured on the mat—or have any nagging aches and pains—speak to …
Current Sports Medicine Reports - LWW
Injury rates for high school wrestling range from 2.33 to 2.50 per 1,000 athlete exposures (AE) (45,57). Wrestling has the second highest injury rate among high school boys sports, roughly equivalent to boys soccer, but considerably less than football (Table 1).
- Overall injury rate 7.25-8.82 per 1000 athlete exposures in collegiate wrestlers, 2.33 per 1000 exposures in high school wrestlers o Rates among one of the highest injury rate among school sports - Knee, shoulder, and head/face most commonly injured - Sprains and …
Wrestling-related concussions and closed head injuries
Sep 20, 2020 · Despite historically dangerous techniques in wrestling that involve impacts to the head, there is a paucity of epidemiologic data in regard to wrestling-related concussions (WRCs) in the United States (USA).
Most common high school wrestling injuries? - CollegeVine
The most prevalent types of injuries in high school wrestling usually fall under the following categories: 1. Skin Infections: In wrestling, you come into close contact with your opponents, so skin infections like ringworm, impetigo, and herpes gladiatorum are pretty common.
Wrestling Injuries - Dr Geier
• The shoulder and knee are the most common body parts injured in high school wrestling (18.6% and 15.4%, respectively). • The knee (24.8%), shoulder (17.8%), and the head and face (16.6%) are most often affected in college wrestling.
Injury Rates and Patterns in High School Versus College Wrestlers
High school and college wrestlers suffer injuries second only to football players. In an effort to prevent and reduce wrestling injuries, the overall rates and patterns of injuries must be collected. Trends in injuries can be determined with studies repeated over a period of years.