The Influence of Playing Surface on the Loading Response to Soccer-Specific Activity

Context : The influence of playing surface on injury risk in soccer is contentious, and contemporary technologies permit an in vivo assessment of mechanical loading on the player. Objective : To quantify the influence of playing surface on the PlayerLoad elicited during soccer-specific activity. Design : Repeated measures, field-based design. Setting : Regulation soccer pitches. Participants : Fifteen amateur soccer players (22.1 [2.4] y),...