Association of artificial turf and concussion in competitive contact sports: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Frank O' LearyNic AcamporaFiona HandJames O' Donovan

Published in: BMJ open sport & exercise medicine (2020)

Analysis of published data demonstrates a decreased incidence of head injury and concussion when contact sports are played on artificial turf. This difference was most marked for sports such as rugby and American football. However, artificial turf has no association with the incidence of head injury or concussion while playing soccer.

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