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Shoe–Surface Interaction & Calf Injuries: Translating Insights from Running to Team Sports
Understanding shoe–surface interaction is vital in team sports. Harder pitches and certain footwear increase load on calf muscles and the Achilles tendon, raising injury risk. Insights from running show the need for gradual transitions, load monitoring, and footwear adaptation. Technologies like Raw Stadia help track surface conditions, supporting safer, more effective performance across varying pitch environments.

Arne Jaspers
Jun 24 min read
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Why Field Quality Matters for Sprinting and Changing of Direction
Discover here why field quality matters for sprinting and changing of direction. Get to know wich field performs the best.

Arne Jaspers
May 54 min read
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Enhancing Baseball Performance and Safety: Insights from Player-Surface Interaction Research
How do field conditions impact baseball performance & injuries? Discover key insights on traction, hardness & tech-driven field management!

Arne Jaspers
Mar 312 min read
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American Football Injury Epidemiology: How Player-Surface Influence Player Safety
American Football injury trends explained: the critical role of playing surface conditions

Arne Jaspers
Mar 104 min read
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Understanding Surface Conditions in Football
Surface conditions shape football performance, biomechanics, and injury risk—insights from recent research and practical strategies.

Arne Jaspers
Feb 103 min read
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Collaboration in Grounds Management: The Key to Safer, Better Surfaces
Discover how grounds management teams influence more than just the playing surface—they can make a real impact on athlete performance.

Sam McAllister
Feb 102 min read
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Artificial Intelligence in Sports: Enhancing Health and Safety
Explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming sports health and safety, from injury prediction to surface management insights

Valeria Vallenas
Jan 63 min read
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The Hidden Game Beneath the Feet: How Surface Variability Shapes Performance and Safety at the World Cup for Clubs 2025
Discover how field variability impacts performance and safety at the World Cup for Clubs 2025 and how data-driven strategies help teams adap

Arne Jaspers
Jan 64 min read
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Transforming Sports Surfaces with Raw Stadia: A Practical Use Case for Sports Practitioners
Enhance athlete performance with data-driven insights. Learn how Raw Stadia helps optimise surfaces, manage load, and reduce injury risk.

Arne Jaspers
Dec 2, 20243 min read
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Enhancing Player Performance and Safety: The Application of Traction Data and Surface Periodisation
Discover how Raw Stadia’s RTT and surface periodisation optimise player performance and safety through data-driven management strategy

Arne Jaspers
Nov 4, 20243 min read
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The Impact of Surface Hardness on Cardiovascular Response in Team Sports: Strategies for Optimising Training
Discover how surface hardness impacts training outcomes and learn strategies for optimising training to enhance performance and safety.

Arne Jaspers
Oct 7, 20243 min read
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Understanding Surface Traction and Its Impact on Agility in Football: Key Insights for Performance Optimisation
Explore how surface traction affects football agility and gain insights for optimising performance and preventing injuries.

Yannick Lambrichts
Sep 2, 20243 min read
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Understanding the Impact of Sports Field Surfaces on Player Safety and Performance
Explore how natural grass, artificial turf, and hybrid surfaces affect player safety and performance, and how tech helps reduce injury risks

Arne Jaspers
Aug 5, 20243 min read
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Optimising Pre-Season Training: Balancing Load and Recovery for Enhanced Athlete Performance
Learn how pre-season training optimizes athlete performance through surface management and injury prevention strategies

Yannick Lambrichts
Jul 2, 20244 min read
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Injury Prevention in Team Sports: The Impact of Surface Characteristics
Playing surfaces in sports such as Rugby, Football, and American Football vary widely, from natural grass to artificial turf, each...

Arne Jaspers
Jun 7, 20244 min read
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Expanding Our Horizon: Raw Stadia Ventures Into Multisport Domains
Raw Stadia now expands into multisport domains with versatile hardware and software innovations, offering tailored solutions and...

Thomas Van der Auwermeulen
May 7, 20242 min read
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Raw Stadia hits a Home Run
Raw Stadia's groundbreaking partnership with a professional baseball team in North America introduces state-of-the-art surface analysis...

Tristan Selis
May 6, 20243 min read
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Understanding the impact of pitch hardness on football injuries: insights and future directions
In the world of elite football, there's a growing interest in how the type of playing surface - specifically, the hardness of natural...

Arne Jaspers
May 3, 20242 min read
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Optimising Training for Peak Performance: The Role of Playing Surface Properties
Aligning Player-Surface Interaction with Training Principles Introduction Physical periodisation in sports, particularly in football, is...

Yannick Lambrichts
Mar 28, 20244 min read
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The Real Home-Field Advantage Vol. 4
Only a few more moments until the magic happens. You find yourself in the stands looking at the team warm-ups, whilst trying to guess how...

Yannick Lambrichts
Dec 1, 20224 min read
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