One of the most common myths about synthetic turf is that it is unsafe for athletes. More specifically, opponents of synthetic grass claim it increases sports injuries, including head injuries, and increases the chance of skin burns and infections. However, several well-known studies have debunked these claims, proving that the injury risk of playing on artificial grass is no greater than playing on natural grass.
In three 2010 long-term studies, researchers from Norway and Sweden compared acute injuries on synthetic turf and natural grass, according to the Synthetic Turf Council. The researchers looked at hundreds of players during thousands of hours of matches and training sessions. They examined the type, location, and severity of the injuries. After three long-term studies, they concluded what we’ve known all along: the injury risk of playing on a synthetic turf athletic field is no greater than playing on a natural grass field.
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