Turf Playing Surface Testing with the Triax2015 E Missile
There is a need to provide a Test Method for testing Turf Playing Systems using the ASTM F355 E missile with the Triax2015 E. This test method is to be utilized on all synthetic turf and natural turf systems designed for American Football, Soccer, men’s and women’s Lacrosse and unlined fields used for recreational games such as the aforementioned.
Protecting Children from Surface Impact Injuries (Paper)
ASTM F3351
Play is the self-directed activity of the participant presented with a graduated challenge of their own choosing. This is not restricted to the formalized play structure that is found in parks and school yards, however that setting will be the central point of this paper.
Protecting Children from Surface Impact Injuries (Abstract)
ASTM - F3551
Play is the self-directed activity of the participant presented with a graduated challenge of their own choosing. This is not restricted to the formalized play structure that is found in parks and school yards, however that setting will be the central point of this paper.
Impact Attenuation Values and Prevention of Head Injuries in Children’s Playgrounds
There are more than 225,000 playground related injuries per year in the United States that result in an emergency room visit, and over 16,000 are traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and approximately 350 of those with TBI are admitted to hospital. It is suggested that TBI, especially in children is underreported by as much as 10 fold. A concussion for a child may have long-term debilitating effects and a second concussion prior to the complete recovery from the first could be life altering...
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Do Athletes Deserve Protection the Same As or Better Than in an Automobile Crash?
A concussion is a serious head injury that often occurs on sports fields. Annually in the United States between 2001 and 2005, there were 395 369 emergency room visits for all football injuries, with 22 689 concussions, and for soccer injuries there were 169 373 emergency room visits and 9371 concussions...
