Research could lead to fewer turf-related injuries

BOISE – The machine Seth Kuhlman built could provide the NFL with some of the most comprehensive information available on how and why turf-related injuries occur, and if changes in footwear or artificial turf could result in fewer injuries for NFL players.

The NFL gave Boise State researchers a $115,000 grant last year for the project. Kuhlman designed and built the machine in a lab that sits about 500 miles from the nearest NFL stadium.

“We just happened to have the facilities here,” Kuhlman said.

Next month, an NFL Injury and Safety subcommittee will see the device for the first time.

Researchers are scheduled to test the device in Seattle, San Francisco and Dallas this summer.