Feb 20, 2019· RESULTS: There were significant differences in body mass index, years of play, playing categories and playing time on artificial turf between non-MT-5 and MT-5 groups p<0.05. Generalised estimating equations analyses adjusted for multiple confounders demonstrated that relative to the risk of playing<20% of the time on each surface, the OR OR: 95% CI for MT-5 for playing on

Feb 01, 2019· According to the univariate logistic regression model, playing football on an artificial turf was a risk factor for MT-5, with OR 1.01 95% CI 1.00 to 1.02 /% of the playing time p=0.009. The OR for athletes who played on the artificial turf >80% of their total playing time relative to the athletes playing 0%–20% of the time on the artificial turf was 3.18 95% CI 1.32 to 7.67.

1 day ago· But, as a 2019 study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine points out, “playing on artificial turf increases the risk of lower body injury and that field surface has a causal...

ered risks factors for developing MT-5 in football players. Studies have suggested that playing football on artificial turf produced more non-contact injuries of the lower extremities than those produced by playing on natural grass,11 12 whereas the severity and incidence of knee and ankle injuries were reported to be significantly lower when

Drawing the data together into a conclusion, the investigators wrote that “Artificial turf is an important risk factor for specific knee ligament injuries in NCAA football. Injury rates for PCL tears were significantly increased during competitions played on artificial turf as compared with natural grass.

Jan 07, 2019· It’s because the Sounders play on FieldTurf. There’s a perception out there that playing on artificial grass increases the risk of injury, and Zlatan had hurt his knee not long before not on turf. The superstar is not alone in his perception. I remember being disappointed not to see Thierry Henry play at CenturyLink Field in 2013.

Aug 26, 2019· The authors found an increased rate of ACL injury in football athletes playing on artificial turf compared with natural grass, but no increased risk in soccer. Although artificial turf quality has improved dramatically during the past five to 10 years, studies suggest athletes should take preventive measures when playing on artificial turf.

Although several risk factors have been proposed, the association between the playing surface and development of fifth metatarsal stress fractures MT-5 has not been evaluated.

Aug 21, 2008· Certain other injury patterns, such as turf burns and turf toe, were unique to artificial turf. Furthermore, players complained of greater muscle soreness when compared to playing on a natural grass surface. Modern Artificial Turf Surfaces Since that time, artificial turf companies have made significant strides to simulate more natural surfaces.

Only artificial playing surfaces which have been tested in the laboratory and on the field according to the stringent testing criteria of the FIFA Quality Programme can be called football turf. This name means that these systems fulfil the quality requirements necessary for football in terms of playing performance, safety, durability and quality assurance.

Playing football on artificial turf as a risk factor for fifth metatarsal stress fracture: a retrospective cohort study. Miyamori T, Nagao M, Sawa R, Tumilty S, Yoshimura M, Saita Y, Ikeda H, Kaneko K. Miyamori T, et al. BMJ Open. 2019 Feb 20;9 2 :e022864. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022864.

Aug 21, 2008· He published a paper in 1992 which showed that professional football teams had more major knee injuries on artificial turf when compared to natural grass. Certain other injury patterns, such as turf burns and turf toe, were unique to artificial turf. Furthermore, players complained of greater muscle soreness when compared to playing on a...

In the 2019 season, 13 NFL teams are playing on artificial turf, and that number is expected to grow. There are a lot of factors to take into consideration when deciding between a natural grass field and artificial turf. Maintenance, costs and health factors all play an important role in the decision of what field to play

“Artificial turf is an important risk factor for specific knee ligament injuries in NCAA football. Injury rates for PCL tears were significantly increased during competitions played on artificial turf as compared with natural grass. Lower NCAA divisions I and II also showed higher rates of ACL injuries during the competitions on artificial...

Aug 26, 2019· The authors found an increased rate of ACL injury in football athletes playing on artificial turf compared with natural grass, but no increased risk in soccer. Although artificial turf quality has improved dramatically during the past five to 10 years, studies suggest athletes should take preventive measures when playing on artificial turf.

Apr 25, 2020· Here is a comparison between artificial turf and real grass for football fields: 1. Foot Traffic Resistance of Synthetic Turf vs Natural Grass. Natural grass can withstand trampling feet for a few hundred hours per year. After heavy play i.e., multiple games per week, the grass will need to rest. Otherwise, it will look worn and damaged.

Warning: Hot Turf. Artificial turf surfaces retain heat easily, resulting in a sauna-like effect. Studies have shown that air temperatures in the 80s and 90s can cause turf temperatures to exceed 160 degrees Fahrenheit. You can feel the burning sensation on your feet when playing on a turf

Jan 27, 2015· Its officials insist the risk of injuries is no greater on the latest generations of artificial turf it certifies than on grass. The research on artificial turf injuries in soccer seems to favor the FIFA position. But it suggests a bigger problem for rugby, American football and similar contact sports. Concern about artificial turf injuries...

Together with the base layer, the turf fibres determine the artificial turf’s playing characteristics. Smooth and textured, or crimped, fibres are available, and Polytan now also offers Belag LigaTurf Cross, a system that combines smooth and textured fibres.Smooth lawn filaments are the first choice for playing football, both exclusively and alongside other sports such as rugby or American...

Only artificial playing surfaces which have been tested in the laboratory and on the field according to the stringent testing criteria of the FIFA Quality Programme can be called football turf. This name means that these systems fulfil the quality requirements necessary for football in terms of playing performance, safety, durability and quality assurance.

CONCLUSION: Artificial turf is an important risk factor for specific knee ligament injuries in NCAA football. Injury rates for PCL tears were significantly increased during competitions played on artificial turf as compared with natural grass. Lower NCAA divisions II and III also showed higher rates of ACL injuries during competitions on...

Apr 04, 2018· The only time Thierry Henry played on the widely-reviled artificial turf of Gillette Stadium, the home of the Revolution, was a play-off game in 2014 that turned out to be the last match of his...

Aug 20, 2018· Ninety-one percent of players believed the type or condition of a surface could increase injury risk. Abrasive injuries, along with soreness and pain, were perceived to be greater on artificial turf. Surface type, surface properties and age were all potential risk factors identified by the players and linked to the playing surfaces.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of different outsole hardness of turf cleats shoes on the lower limb kinematics and kinetics of soccer players playing on artificial turf.