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The Effects of Head Trauma on Athletes who Participate in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
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Houston-Wilson, Cathy
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2021-12-16
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As Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) continues to grow in popularity, the importance of conducting
studies on the health and safety of the athletes is imperative. Previous studies on the topic of
MMA have revealed the common risks for participating in MMA. It has been suggested that
athletes and coaches, as well as MMA organizations need to do a better job of improving the
safety of the sport. These promotions are being advised by researchers to look into ways to make
the sport safer while also aiding in the research processes. As athletes are constantly putting their
bodies through physical harm, the research suggests that improvements and changes need to be
made. The purpose of this synthesis project is to review the literature on the effects of head
trauma on athletes participating in Mixed Martial Arts.