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This article reviews existing knowledge concerning the epidemiology, instruments and\udregulatory criteria currently used to evaluate artificial turf soccer pitches. Recent years have\udseen tremendous growth in the use of artificial turf as a playing surface for sports (rugby,\udsoccer, American football…) and the problems traditionally associated with artificial turf and\udits relationship with a higher percentage of injuries seem to be disappearing. The contribution\udof biomechanics to the development of new techniques and instruments for analysing the\udproperties and characteristics of grass pitches has contributed towards close collaboration\udwith the regulatory bodies of different sporting organisations to define standards and criteria\udthat guarantee not only the safety of the sportsmen and women, but also ensure performance\udand entertainment. Absorption of impacts, friction and traction, abrasion and factors\udassociated with the mobile element and its interaction with artificial turf are the properties\udevaluated using a wide range of methodologies and instruments. In this sense, instruments\udsuch as the “Artificial Athlete” and the “Stuttgart Skiddometer” have helped different\udstandards (DIN, BSI, AENOR, AFNOR, FIFA…amongst others) to define criteria for the\udhomologation of a certain artificial turf surfaces.Pedro.Perez-Soriano@uv.es; Salvador.Llana@uv.e

Biomechanical factors to be taken into account to prevent injuries and improve sporting performance on artificial turf