From The Field
From the Field is a monthly column written by members of the Center for Sports Surface Research at Penn State. Each month we will try to comment on or direct you to the latest research and practical information concerning your playing surfaces. As our expertise and experience is mainly with natural and synthetic turf surfaces, that's where we'll begin.
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From the Field - December 2010
January 3, 2011
- Injuries are a part of sports. From a little leaguer taking a bad hop off the shin to an NFL player suffering a devastating hit, it is impossible to prevent all injuries during competition – some are just inherent to the game. However, equipment innovations, enhanced strength and conditioning training, and improved playing surfaces each have the potential to reduce the risk of injury. As turfgrass scientists, our primary focus is on the playing field and its influence on injury risk.
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From the Field - November 2010
December 1, 2010
- Over the past several years, skin infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria have received considerable attention due to potentially life-threatening health complications.
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From The Field - September 2010
September 3, 2010
- Most ACL injuries are due to rotational torque in the joint. Injury risk is often evaluated by measuring the amount of resistance to shoe rotation.
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From The Field
June 30, 2010
- From the Field is a monthly column written by members of the Sports Surface Research Center at Penn State University. Each month we will try to comment on or direct you to the latest research and practical information concerning your playing surfaces. As our expertise and experience is mainly with natural and synthetic turf surfaces, that's where we'll begin.
