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Artificial turf injury risk in sports

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Latest: Artificial Turf Injury Risk Review Finds Mixed Results Across Sports

A late‑July 2026 study of U.S. high‑school football fields found that denser synthetic‑turf infill—indicating a more compacted surface—was linked to higher rates of lower‑extremity injuries, especially knee, ankle and ha