Local and National Outlets Turn to Beacon’s Dr. Kremchek on Ohio’s Natural Grass Legislation
July 29, 2024
Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine’s Dr. Tim Kremchek said he supports a proposed law that would mandate mostly natural grass on professional sports stadium fields in Ohio.
“I think it’s a strong statement,” said Dr. Kremchek, who served more than 25 years as the Cincinnati Reds team doctor and has treated thousands of professional, collegiate, high school and amateur athletes, told Local12.
Two Ohio state lawmakers have filed legislation in Columbus that would force every professional sports stadium in the state to play on fields that are at least 90 percent natural grass.
“I support it 100 percent,” he said.
Dr. Kremchek told FOX 19 that most athletes prefer playing on natural grass rather than artificial turf.
Artificial turf can cause injuries not typically associated with natural grass surfaces, he said.
“The torque doesn’t give” on artificial turf, Dr. Kremchek said. “So if something has got to give, it is going to be your ankle or your knee.”
The media frequently calls on Dr. Kremchek to discuss sports-related injuries. Last year, Dr. Kremchek appeared on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel to discuss the playing surface debate.
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