Question

Distinguish between natural and artidical surfaces in sports and how they impact the performance of athlete

Answer 1

Numerous studies have been conducted to evaluate the safety and playability of traditional (non-infill) synthetic turf surfaces. Three methodologies are used to compare the safety and performance of various surfaces. These include 1) material tests where mechanical devices simulate human movement and measure the associated forces; 2) human performance tests where researchers measure the forces associated with the interaction of a human subject and a surface; and 3) epidemiological studies in which the number and type of injuries sustained by athletes during actual sporting events are counted.