Table 3

 Mean and median severity of training injuries (excluding season ending injuries) sustained on artificial turf and grass for male and female players

PlayersMean severity, days(95% CI)Median severity, days(95% CI)
Artificial turfGrassArtificial turfGrass
Male9.4 (7.7 to 11.0)7.8 (6.9 to 8.7)5 (4 to 7)4 (3 to 5)
Female10.5 (7.8 to 13.3)10.0 (9.0 to 11.1)4 (3 to 7)5 (4 to 5)