Abstract

CRITIQUE OF THE PSEUDO PLAYING SURFACES, SHOE-SURFACE INTERFACE, AND ATHLETES WITH LOWER EXTREMITY INJURIES

Deekshith K., Sharath Hullumani*, Satvik, Sudarshan Kotiyan and Karthik Y. R.

Abstract

The emergence of pseudo playing surfaces and synthetic pavement affected field use, shoe-surface dynamics, and the occurrence of sportrelated injuries. Modern third generation turfs are being used globally in recreational enterprises and professional stadiums. The interface between both the shoe and the floor has a considerable impact on these injuries. Independent variables such as environmental conditions, contact vs. non-contact activity, shoe style and field wear complicate many of the outcomes available in the literature, thereby preventing an accurate evaluation of the true risk associated with such combinations of shoe surfaces. Traditionally, evidence exhibit a stronger frequency of injury is associated with artificial turf. Furthermore, robust biomechanical data show that both the torque and strain encountered by artificial surfaces generated by lower extremity joints may be worse than those generated by natural grass fields.

Keywords: Independent variables such as environmental conditions, contact vs.