What are the benefits of synthetic turf from an injury perspective?
Findings from a recent 5 year study indicated: – 55% fewer neural injuries (natural grass 16.8%, synthetic turf 7.5%) – 47% fewer cranial / cervical injuries (natural grass 19.2%, synthetic turf 10.2%) – 45% less time lost to injury of 22 days or more (natural grass 13.6%, synthetic turf 7.5%) – 38% fewer 3rd degree injuries (natural grass 12.8%, synthetic turf 7.9%) – 35% less time loss to injury of 1-2 days (natural grass 28.0%, synthetic turf 18.4%)
