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I have three teenage boys . . . and they have all played soccer. I have seen a LOT of soccer and treated plenty of turf burns. Actually, I hate to say this, but I’m the most turf-burn prone and actually I have had some really bad ones just running at high speed. I’ve learned how to suck up the pain and treat them quickly – if kept clean and moist with an antibiotic cream and sterile bandage (changed frequently), the turf burns actually clear up amazingly fast!
One thing I have learned over the years (after going in for a kid’s health checkup with horrific road burn on my shoulder, arm and side) is that it’s NOT good to use hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide can actually damage the tissue further and prevent healing – plus, it hurts like hell to pour it on there, am I right?!
Check out my handy, printable reference on treating turf burn if you or your child to happen to get the big red raspberry of pain. Also, check out his Storelli blog post on Turf Burn Facts and Prevention
One way to prevent turf burn is to not get it at all. That sounds like a no-brainer, but when you’ve got the killer instinct and are completely focused on blocking a shot, kicking a goal or hauling down field to keep position, how rough and abrasive the turf can be isn’t really on the radar. Most players would easily take some nasty burn for the team . . or personal glory!
I’ve discovered BodyShield from Storelli. This Brooklyn, NY based company is one of the soccer industry’s most cutting-edge and exciting new brands. They use proprietary technologies (inspired by extreme sports gear) to create low-profile, high-performance protective gear that helps absorb impact, minimize and prevent abrasions, cuts and nasty bruises. When you have less fear of the game, you can be fearless! If found this to be especially true of one of my kids who isn’t as must as a risk-taker as the rest of the family.
My 14 year old has been wearing BodyShield from Storelli for the last two seasons – he can be really fussy about what he wears and how it feels. He’s worn the protective undershirt and head wrap and filed sliders or on the way!
The report back from my sporty mini-me is that it’s easy to gear up in BodyShield, there’s no “weird rubbing” or “too tight” feeling, and it doesn’t reduce mobility at all – in fact, he says that he usually forgets he’s even wearing the protective gear. And (so important to a middle schooler) it looks cool!
The Field Player Sliders use 3mm thick foam technology to protect during tackles and slides without impeding movement. No more fear of abrasions or sudden impacts and no more turf burns on the side and hips (the most common place)!
Check out professional soccer player Oscar Chelsea sporting the BodyShield Sliders and Sleeveless Undershirt. Stare if you must.
Storelli can be #YourSecretWeapon against turf burns, too! Heck, I’m even thinking about suiting up head to toe for my next Spartan Race.
That’s why I ordered a pair of Women’s BodyShield Sliders designed specifically for female needs) and they finally arrived (see below0 If you use promo code, you can receive 15% off any of everything at Storelli.com – you’re going to want it all!
Please check out Storelli’s BodyShield protective soccer gear and check out the informative articles on their blog – must-reads if you or a family member is an avid soccer player.
Also, don’t forget to enter my giveaway for a $50 Visa Gift Card that you can use for your own Storelli gear, other soccer equipment or whatever you like – just hopefully not on bandages to treat turf burn!
A very cool product, thanks for the insight. I have 3 in travel soccer and our town just opened our new turf facility. I think I’m in!
Went to the Storelli site. First, it was very slow. I had to reload several times, but maybe it was on my end. I really like the bodyshield leg sleeves. I may order those for my kids.
my son plays soccer and could definitely use this…I run, but my skin has not gotten used to the desert just yet. I have a few scrapes that could likely benefit, too.
A Dutch study reported that 84% of professional soccer players sustained at least one major turf burn during the season with goalkeepers at highest risk.
I learned: There are now over 14,000 synthetic sports fields in play in the US alone with a 10% increase per year.
I learned that several outbreaks of antibiotic resistant staph infections in athletic teams have been directly linked to frequent turf burns. Wow. that is not good!
I like the EXOSHIELD GLADIATOR PRO GLOVES. They look really god for competitive sports.
I learned a Dutch study reported that 84% of professional soccer players sustained at least one major turf burn during the season with goalkeepers at highest risk.
I learned that soccer fields are not sterile places, and are full of bacteria. 42% of players harbored staph bacteria.
I would like to purchase the ExoShield Gladiator Challenger Gloves. They look durable!
A Dutch study reported that 84% of professional soccer players sustained at least one major turf burn during the season with goalkeepers at highest risk
I Learned that The Field Player Sliders use 3mm thick foam technology to protect during tackles and slides without impeding movement.
I learned that goalkeepers are at the highest risk for turf burns.
Great info! I love that you’re educating people on this. Great post, as always.
I had no idea that these kinds of injuries are so common!
I learned that the hip/thigh area is the most susceptible to turf burns.
I learn the the King of Pain in soccer is the turf burn.
I learned a new study examined severe turf burns and found that they were more similar to skin grafts and bikers’ road rash than to a heat or chemical burn, ouch! 🙂
I learned 21% of soccer injuries occur nowhere near the feet! 🙂
I learned that A Dutch study reported that 84% of professional soccer players sustained at least one major turf burn during the season with goalkeepers at highest risk. I really wasn’t aware about the rish of turf burns being so high.
I would purchase the BodyShield Field Player Sliders
I learned that 84% of soccer players suffer a major turf burn during the season.
Field injuries are more common than you might think.
Learned 84% of Professional Soccer players sustain at least one major turf burn during the season.
I learned that severe turf burns are more similar to skin grafts and bikers’ road rash than to a heat or chemical burn.
I would love to buy the BODYSHIELD GK SLIDERS for my brother!
I learned that in soccer, the goakeepers are at the very highest risk of getting turf burns and because they get them so frequently it is usually unreported.
I learned about Turf burns, I had never heard about that before.
I learned that 84% of professional soccer players had at least one major turf burn during each season.
I hadn’t thought of that in terms of injuries.
thank you
I would buy the ExoShield Head Guard for biking.
I learned that goalkeepers are at the highest risk for turf burns.
I learned that 84% of professional soccer players sustained at least one major turf burn during the season.
I learned that the fields are an abundance of bacteria and other nasty contaminants
I learned that outbreaks of antibiotic resistant staph infections in athletic teams have been directly linked to frequent turf burns. How scary!
I really hadn’t thought about how many germs and bacteria live on the ground. I played soccer all of my life and never got a staph infection. It doesn’t surprise me that at least 84% of soccer players sustained a major turf burn! Soccer is such a physical activity.
I learned that synthetic fields are on the rise.
I learned that a Dutch study reported that 84% of professional soccer players sustained at least one major turf burn during the season with goalkeepers at highest risk.
I found out that 21% of soccer injuries occur nowhere near the feet.
none of my children played soccer but I learned that artificial turf is more threatening than natural grass, makes sense to me.
I learned that turf burns are not really thermal injuries.
I learned 21% of soccer injuries occur nowhere near the feet.
I learned that soccer fields are not sterile places and are full of bacteria -yuck
I learned that up to 10% of turf burns will become infected if untreated
I learned that several outbreaks of antibiotic resistant staph infections in athletic teams have been directly linked to frequent turf burns.
My adult son plays soccer and I would be interested in the Exoshield Head Guard for him.
I learned peak performance requires the right amount of tension, and don’t underestimate the power of uncertainty.
I love their EXOSHIELD GK GLADIATOR JERSEY!
I learned how to prevent turf burns.
troubling problems facing the next generation soccer player.
learned the hip/thigh area is most susceptible to turf burns
thigh area is most susceptible to turf burns
I learned that several outbreaks of antibiotic resistant staph infections in athletic teams have been directly linked to frequent turf burns.
I learned that turf burns are not really thermal injuries.
I would purchase the Body Shield leg armour.
I learned that turf burns in soccer are frequent and can be dangerous. Several outbreaks of antibiotic resistant staph infections in athletic teams have been directly linked to frequent turf burns.
I learned that up to 10% of those abrasions can get infected if left untreated. I never considered all the bacteria living in those athletic fields!
I learned that skin injuries are increasing in number and severity.
I like that the founders became friends in a local soccer league.
I learned tips to help with mental burnout on the soccer blog. Thanks for the giveaway!
I learned 10 percent of burns are in the forearm
A Dutch study reported that 84% of professional soccer players sustained at least one major turf burn during the season with goalkeepers at highest risk.
Thanks for the contest.
I learned A Dutch study reported that 84% of professional soccer players sustained at least one major turf burn during the season with goalkeepers at highest risk.
Meditation, with its emphasis on visualization and body awareness, helps one’s performance, whether it be soccer or any other endeavor!
I would buy the EXOSHIELD GK SHORTS.
I learned that Turf burns are not really thermal injuries.
14,000 synthetic sports fields in play in the US alone with a 10% increase per year.
I would purchase the ExoShield Gladiator Challenger Gloves
i learned that the hip and thigh area suffers the most from turf injuries
id purchase the body shield arm guard
I learned that artificial turf is more dangerous to players than real grass
I learned that skin abrasion rates are higher on artificial grass surfaces.
I learned that a Dutch study reported that 84% of professional soccer players sustained at least 1 major turf burn during the season with goalkeepers at highest risk.
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I like the Exoshield Gloves
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I learned less is more. Soccer players need to start borrowing tactics from our road rash-plagued bike racing cousins and start covering ourselves with modern, breathable and et burned outnext generation contact padding have ignited growing interest in protecting our largest organ.
I learned that a Dutch study reported that 84% of professional soccer players sustained at least one major turf burn during the season with goalkeepers at highest risk.
I had no idea these types of injuries are so common!
Oh I really love the ExoShield Gladiator Challenger Gloves they have on their site! So nice!
I learned 84% of professional soccer players sustain at least one major turf burn during the season.
I learned that a Dutch study reported that 84% of professional soccer players sustained at least one major turf burn during the season with goalkeepers at highest risk.
21% of soccer injuries occur nowhere near the feet and i thing its gotta hurt i mean oooo
Several outbreaks of antibiotic resistant staph infections in athletic teams have been directly linked to frequent turf burns.
I’d get the ExoShield GK Gladiator Jersey.
A Dutch study reported that 84% of professional soccer players sustained at least one major turf burn during the season with goalkeepers at highest risk
I learned that the most common place for turf burns is on the side and hips.
I learned how serious turf burns can be! Had no clue before!
I learned that soccer fields harbor LOTS of bacteria including Staph 🙁
I learned a lot about burn prevention
This can lead to staph infections??? Dio mios, I never really thought of soccer as a dangerous sport!
I learned that 84% of professional soccer players sustained at least one major turf burn during the season. That is quite a high amount of injuries!
I learned that all types of playing surfaces a filled with bacteria.
I read that more fields are being transitioned from grass to artificial turf despite the higher rate of abrasions sustained by players playing on turf.
I learned that Turf Burn is one of the top means of injury in Soccer. One preventive way to help protect yourself as a Soccer Player is to adopt preventive wear like the bicyclist use which is to start covering yourself with modern, breathable contact padding
It’s interesting that skin abrasions are higher on artificial turf. I wonder why? Thanks for sharing this informative post. I had no idea about any of this!
As the mother of a goalkeeper, I wasn’t happy about our HS fields turning to turf this year, but after reading your article, I’m even less happy about it.
I learn that the first turf cut is the deepest.
It looks like the Soccer Bodyshield Field Player Sliders would definitely help in giving you plenty of protection while playing Soccer.
I learned that soccer fields are full of bacteria! I had no clue, honestly, so that makes sense that if you get a turf burn you are likely to get Staph, that blows my mind!
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I learned about Turf Burn which I knew nothing about. Their site is very slow to load. I use google chrome where sites are usually loading quickly.
Hips then knees are the areas that are most injured by turf burns.
I learned that 84% of pro soccer players suffer at least one major turf burn during the season.
I learned that soccer fields are loaded with germs and at least 10% of all burns become infected.
Goodness, so much interesting information! I learned that several outbreaks of antibiotic resistant staph infections in athletic teams have been directly linked to frequent turf burns. Ick!
I learned a Dutch study reported that 84% of professional soccer players sustained at least one major turf burn during the season with goalkeepers at highest risk
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I would purchase a neck gaiter for my husband. I love the way these look and the protection they provide. I am really impressed you can test for 30 days and if you arent satisfied you can return it.
I would purchase the BodyShield Field Player Sliders.
I read the article on turf burn. My kids play soccer, so this has some good tips as they get older!
Surprisingly I never thought about how much bacteria remains on the surface! Yuck 🙁 I guess that means you just need to scrub more thoroughly in the shower especially if you have an abrasion.
I like the ExoShield GK 3/4 Pants. I’m all about a capri length pant 🙂
Thank you for the blog post and giveaway! I didn’t know anything about turf burn before
I learned that fields are pretty much a breeding ground for bacteria and all other kinds of nasty stuff! I actually never knew this because I didn’t really realize how dirty they are and can get. It’s scary! Will definitely have to take more care of cuts/other injuries as well as just making sure we are clean after going! – Emily Ann Benzing ( Emily Ann )
Several outbreaks of antibiotic resistant staph infections in athletic teams have been directly linked to frequent turf burns
I learned that Turf burns are not really thermal injuries
I learned a lot about turf burns, and that that 84% of professional soccer players sustained at least one major turf burn during the season.
I learned that “several outbreaks of antibiotic resistant staph infections in athletic teams have been directly linked to frequent turf burns.” That is really gross. I’ve heard about MRSA in football locker rooms, especially high school teams. I didn’t think about soccer players getting it from turf burns! Yuck!
I learned that 84% of professional soccer players get a major turf burn during the season!
I would get the BodyShield undershirt.
I never knew that there are now over 14,000 synthetic sports fields in play in the US alone with a 10% increase per year. That number is increasing so quickly!!
At Storelli I learned that 10% of soccer injuries occur above the shoulder!
I like the EXOSHIELD GK GLADIATOR JERSEY. They actually have a 30 day money back guarantee where you can use it and return it if you aren’t satisfied, so it must be good!
learned that artificial turf is more threatening than natural grass
I would get the Bodyshield GK Sliders for my son.
I learned 20% of turf burns are on knees.
I learned that Several outbreaks of antibiotic resistant staph infections in athletic teams have been directly linked to frequent turf burns.
I would purchase the BODYSHIELD GK SLIDERS
i learned that Field injuries are more common than you might think. Skin abrasions bleed, hurt, and can get dangerously infected.
I learned that synthetic fields are on the rise.
My daughter played soccer for 10 years and I never remember her getting turf burn. Never given it a thought until I red the article.
I learned that 42% of players harbored staph bacteria.
I learned that raspberry is the new black when playing soccer.
I saw that there are 14,000 synthetic sports fields in play in the US alone. Which I believe 100% since I just went to a little league game that was on a synthetic field.
I learned that several outbreaks of antibiotic resistant staph infections in athletic teams have been directly linked to frequent turf burns.
I learned that goalkeepers are at the highest risk for turf burns.
I learned that 42% of players harbored staph bacteria.
I like the EXOSHIELD GK GLADIATOR JERSEY
Intrepido is Italian for fearless
I learned that several outbreaks of antibiotic resistant staph infections in athletic teams have been directly linked to frequent turf burns.
I might get their EXOSHIELD GK SHORTS
Burns will occur more on synthetic turf
Antiobiotic-resistent staff infections due to turf burn? YIKES. Thank you for making me aware of the challenges we have to “tackle.”
Thanks for a great giveaway!
I learned that the conflicting data showing otherwise comparable injury rates between natural and synthetic turf fields still confirms that skin abrasion rates are higher on artificial grass surfaces.
This —> conflicting data showing otherwise comparable injury rates between natural and synthetic turf fields still confirms that skin abrasion rates are higher on artificial grass surfaces.
I learned that several outbreaks of antibiotic resistant staph infections in athletic teams have been directly linked to frequent turf burns.
I learned that turf burns are not really thermal burns.
learned the dangers of turf burns are real!
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Thank you for the informative post. my girls are interested in soccer, so the information is appreciated. 🙂
I like it that Storelli lets customers test products for 30 days.
I learned there are 14,000 synthetic sports fields in play in the US alone.
I would buy the ExoShield GK Gladiator Jersey
I learned 21% of soccer injuries occur nowhere near the feet.
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