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Everything You Think is Safe
An athlete increases their chance of becoming effected by the harmful substances of their environment because of the frequency of exposure to that threat and the intensity of effort exerted in that environment. Tobacco smoke, indoor air pollution, ice arena air pollution, problems in pools, and a few other similar things are the main problems and places that athletes take part in that can hurt them. These environmental issues hurt the common athlete by as little as eye and throat irritation which can affect their capabilities.
http://www.greengold.on.ca/issues/3threats.html
http://www.greengold.on.ca/issues/3threats.html
Artificial Turf
In a study of artifical turf, scientists found harmful chemicals in virtually every sample tested, including PAHs, chromium and lead.
Arsenic and cadmium were detected in most samples.
Tests with synthetic saliva, gastric juice and intestinal fluids showed that some of the contaminants were biologically available.
Potential risks to children and adults using these areas should be evaluated since nearly 1,000 fields of artificial turf are installed every year in the U.S.
http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/ehs/newscience/new-yorkers-are-kicking-up-toxic-chemicals-on-artificial-turf/
Arsenic and cadmium were detected in most samples.
Tests with synthetic saliva, gastric juice and intestinal fluids showed that some of the contaminants were biologically available.
Potential risks to children and adults using these areas should be evaluated since nearly 1,000 fields of artificial turf are installed every year in the U.S.
http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/ehs/newscience/new-yorkers-are-kicking-up-toxic-chemicals-on-artificial-turf/
The Temperature Even Affects Them
The ability to perform vigorous exercise for long periods is limited by hyperthermia (over heating) and loss of water and salt in sweating. Athletes should know the hazards of vigorous exercise in hot, humid conditions and should be able to recognise the early warning symptoms that precede heat injury.
The circulatory system functions first to deliver nutrients to the working tissues and remove the waste products; and secondly to regulate the transfer of heat from active muscles to the body surface.
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.magnet.fsu.edu/education/tutorials/magnetacademy/superconductivity101/images/superconductivity-temperature.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.magnet.fsu.edu/education/tutorials/magnetacademy/superconductivity101/fullarticle.html&usg=__xq8C3h79JKkacctmjsRMse2CbSc=&h=440&w=400&sz=36&hl=en&start=2&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=4NOb4XmOntedaM:&tbnh=127&tbnw=115&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dtemperature%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26tbs%3Disch:1
It is because of this added demand on blood flow that body temperature regulation, and circulatory capacity, are significantly influenced by the environmental temperature and humidity.
When performing in warm, humid conditions the circulation cannot both supply nutrients to muscle and regulate body temperature to the complete satisfaction of the body. As a result, the athlete's performance is impaired, and overheating becomes a serious problem.
The circulatory system functions first to deliver nutrients to the working tissues and remove the waste products; and secondly to regulate the transfer of heat from active muscles to the body surface.
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.magnet.fsu.edu/education/tutorials/magnetacademy/superconductivity101/images/superconductivity-temperature.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.magnet.fsu.edu/education/tutorials/magnetacademy/superconductivity101/fullarticle.html&usg=__xq8C3h79JKkacctmjsRMse2CbSc=&h=440&w=400&sz=36&hl=en&start=2&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=4NOb4XmOntedaM:&tbnh=127&tbnw=115&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dtemperature%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26tbs%3Disch:1
It is because of this added demand on blood flow that body temperature regulation, and circulatory capacity, are significantly influenced by the environmental temperature and humidity.
When performing in warm, humid conditions the circulation cannot both supply nutrients to muscle and regulate body temperature to the complete satisfaction of the body. As a result, the athlete's performance is impaired, and overheating becomes a serious problem.
hey george i seen in your blog it says that turf has a chemical called PAHs what is that and im sort of confused how do u get hyperthermia when its hot out i thought hyperthermia is when you get to cold
ReplyDeletehave they tried to fix the problems found in the turf can its not so harmfull and if they did what kind of things did they do
ReplyDeleteI did not realize that artificial turfs were so dangerous to athletes. More people should be aware of this before playing on these turfs. It could be really dangerous if you do not know about the things wrong with these turfs.
ReplyDeleteDusty, the chemical called PAHs is polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon. PAHs are the most common smaller and more volatile compounds found in oil.
ReplyDeleteAnd hypothermia, in this case, means that your body is overheating and can cause harm to your muscles thus causing you to not be able to play to your full potential.
They have done more testing on the turf to see how they can lower the PAH levels in the turf. If they can do so it will be healthier to the athletes playing on them.
ReplyDeleteSara, athletes are aware of this occuring problem becuase of the media and other sources and things are being done to improve the conditions of the turf so that the athletes stay healthy
ReplyDeleteo so they have not found a way to get all the pah out of the turf so it would be less harmful and do u know the precentage of athletes injured by this pah found in the turf
ReplyDeleteOh well thats good. At least they are being told about this topic. If they weren't then things could be harmful to all athletes.
ReplyDeleteNo they have not and no they do not have a percentage of athletes injured by this only because it is a newer subject. I also think that it does not have much of an immediate impact where scientists can come up with a reasonable test on athletes to go about doing.
ReplyDeleteGeorge, are there more chances that someone would get hurt on artifical turf than rather a normal field? And if so what are some injuries that commonly happen on turf fields.
ReplyDeleteActually, in means of injuries, a turf field can be safer than a regular field. It prevents the natural causes that regular fields would get such as, holes in the ground, mud holes, and other various things than can potentially hurt someone. I mean if your playing a sport expect to get hurt at some point because that's natural with sports, but I would say turf fields are better in the since of preventing injuries.
ReplyDeleteActually that makes so much sense. Because on normal fields there are so many ways a person can get hurt more than on a turf field. And also the season would move along quickly because if the weather is bad you can still play on a turf field. For example in baseball or softball if the field is to wet it may not be playable.
ReplyDeleteo ok so its not a thing that makes your sick right away you kind of need to be by it for a extended period of time
ReplyDeleteGeorge, I'm interested in knowing how a natural field effects the health of athletes. It is my understanding that most natural fields (especially those in the professional realm) need a high amount of upkeep which includes the use of chemicals to keep them green, thick and weed free. How do these chemicals effect an athletes health and the surrounding environment?
ReplyDeleteMrs. Bierdfeldt, the chemicals used in the fields do not have an effect on the athletes but the usuage of the field over and over wears down the field. The field can become to a point where the maintenance will cost a lot of money. If the field gets to a point where it is in such a bad condition it can potentially hurt a player because of the conditions of the field.
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