Finnish Youth Footballers' Perceptions on Artificial Turf: A Survey Research.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

There is no evidence of increased overall injury risk on modern artificial surfaces in football. However, football players have generally considered artificial surface to increase injury risk compared to natural grass. Earlier studies about football players' perceptions on playing surfaces have been conducted using adults who primarily play on natural grass. This study aimed to examine Finnish youth players' perceptions on artificial turf.

Methods

An online questionnaire form was sent to three Finnish clubs (Mikkelin Palloilijat, FC Inter Turku and Vantaan Jalkapalloseura). The questionnaire consisted of players' basic information and ten multiple-choice questions. Questions considered both injuries and players' preferences on artificial turf and natural

SUBMITTER: Immonen V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12660492 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature