Summary

Poor skin health and injury can be a significant cause of morbidity, have a negative impact on performance or result in time loss or even hospitalisation through infection skin friction injuries.

Understanding how our skin protects us and having an active skin education and surveillance system as well as implementing protective measures against such injuries can have a positive impact on player welfare.

Following a wet healing protocol for skin abrasions and friction injuries reduces pain and complications as it prevents scabbing and improves healing time.

Further information on Artificial Turf Field Maintenance Recommendations can be found here: Artificial Surfaces - Skin Injury Advice