Turf or Grass? Study Warns that Synthetic Sports Fields Increase Concussion Risk

Ac academic study has revealed that synthetic sports fields can significantly increase the risk of concussion, when compared to a natural grass surface.  The study, presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, highlights the importance of considering the safety of the playing surface itself in athletics. Ian Chun, a medical student at the University of Hawai’i, conducted the study. He compared the impact deceleration of manikins on natural gr