Mentor/s
Professor Savell & Professor Luesink
Participation Type
Paper Talk
Abstract
Artificial turf increases knee joint injuries in sport at a greater rate than natural grass. Important to consider as artificial turf becomes more popular in sporting facilities due to the reduced cost and maintenance compared to grass. Increase in injury rate is due to surface stiffness and increased shoe-surface traction. Sport injuries affect athletes physical and mental with the financial burden and impacts their perceived quality of life.
College and Major available
Exercise Science BS
Location
Session 4: Digital Commons & Martire Room 217
Start Day/Time
4-26-2023 2:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-26-2023 3:15 PM
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The Influence of Artificial Turf Increasing Knee Joint Injuries Compared to Natural Grass
Session 4: Digital Commons & Martire Room 217
Artificial turf increases knee joint injuries in sport at a greater rate than natural grass. Important to consider as artificial turf becomes more popular in sporting facilities due to the reduced cost and maintenance compared to grass. Increase in injury rate is due to surface stiffness and increased shoe-surface traction. Sport injuries affect athletes physical and mental with the financial burden and impacts their perceived quality of life.
Students' Information
Lily Farrell, exercise science major, Honors student, graduating 2023.