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Original Research

Understanding concussion knowledge and behavior among mixed martial arts, boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai athletes and coaches

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Pages 417-423 | Received 25 Jul 2019, Accepted 10 Feb 2020, Published online: 26 Feb 2020

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