{"id":3575,"date":"2026-10-16T08:43:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T06:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topgreen.de\/lexikon\/shock-absorption\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T09:42:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T08:42:01","slug":"shock-absorption","status":"publish","type":"lexikon","link":"https:\/\/topgreen.de\/en\/lexikon\/shock-absorption\/","title":{"rendered":"Shock Absorption"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When an athlete runs or jumps, significant forces act on the joints and muscles with every step. <strong>Shock absorption<\/strong> describes as a percentage how much of this force the surface absorbs compared to concrete. <\/p>\n<h2>Measurement<\/h2>\n<p>Testing is conducted using a standardized falling weight, known as the &#8220;artificial athlete.&#8221; The permissible ranges are defined in testing specifications, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/topgreen.de\/en\/lexikon\/din-18035-7\/\">DIN 18035-7<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/topgreen.de\/en\/lexikon\/fifa-quality\/\">FIFA Quality<\/a> program. <\/p>\n<h2>Factors Influencing Shock Absorption<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>An <a href=\"https:\/\/topgreen.de\/en\/lexikon\/elastic-layer\/\">elastic layer<\/a> beneath the artificial turf<\/li>\n<li>Type and quantity of <a href=\"https:\/\/topgreen.de\/en\/lexikon\/infill-filling-material\/\">infill<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Compaction due to use and lack of maintenance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Over time, the infill compacts and the surface becomes harder. Regular loosening and <a href=\"https:\/\/topgreen.de\/en\/lexikon\/deep-cleaning\/\">deep cleaning<\/a> counteract this effect. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shock absorption indicates how much impact energy a sports surface absorbs. It is crucial for protecting joints and preventing injuries. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3575","lexikon","type-lexikon","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/topgreen.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lexikon\/3575","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/topgreen.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lexikon"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/topgreen.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/lexikon"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/topgreen.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lexikon\/3575\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/topgreen.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3575"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}