Cntrygal
08-31-2003, 03:12 AM
That's a trend that bears watching, according to Dr. Andrew Tucker, the Ravens' team physician. "From my perspective, that's unusual to have that cluster of fractures," he said.
Tucker cautioned that anytime a team changes the surface of its field, there is an adjustment period of risk for the players.
"Anytime there's a new turf, we're concerned about lower extremity injuries," Tucker said. "Anytime the surface changes, there is a learning curve for what are the best shoes [to play in]."
This year, eight teams will play on new surfaces - the Ravens, Falcons, Eagles, Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Bears, and the New York Jets and Giants at the Meadowlands.
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Tucker cautioned that anytime a team changes the surface of its field, there is an adjustment period of risk for the players.
"Anytime there's a new turf, we're concerned about lower extremity injuries," Tucker said. "Anytime the surface changes, there is a learning curve for what are the best shoes [to play in]."
This year, eight teams will play on new surfaces - the Ravens, Falcons, Eagles, Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Bears, and the New York Jets and Giants at the Meadowlands.
story about halfway down page... (http://www.sunspot.net/sports/football/bal-sp.murray31aug31,0,4736065.story?coll=bal-sports-football)