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The purpose of this study was to investigae the prevalence and causes of physical injuries among elite and national (free style) class wrestlers. Fifty elite wrestlers
since 1995 up to 1998 where qualified 3 times for the national team, were selected as subjects. For data collecting, we used a closed 5-part questionnaire included bones,
skin, muscles, joints, and causes of injuries. Results showed that subjects had 96% fractures 48% scratches, 100% graze, 98% laceration, 98% sornee. 30% strain, 26%
torn tissue, 90% sprain, 58% dislocation, 20% disc, 50% menisce injuries. In relation to causes of sporting injuries it was shown that 62% were due to fatigue, former
injuries 60% , inappropriate psychological condition 58%, and finally erroneous exercise and techniques and non-sporting movements were 56% of those factors
causing important injuries.
Regarding the obtained results. it can be said that authorities and in charge
managers in sharje of this style must provide a suitable approach for prevention of such damages and instructors and wrestlers must become familiar with required
fundamentals of sporting exercises.