Abstract

Introduction: The physical qualities need to be analyzed and are risk factors associated with the development of musculoskeletal injuries during military sports training. Objective: Epidemiological studies of musculoskeletal injuries occurred in the ankle and foot of military police officers. Methods: We collected all the medical records of military police officers who have suffered previous injuries in the ankle and foot during the period September 2005 to August 2011. The information was obtained through physical therapy evaluation form found in the records and subsequently the data were tabulated and analyzed. Results: After collecting the data from the medical records, it was found that there 29% bone injuries, 32% ligament injuries and 35% muscle injuries. Conclusion: A sprained ankle demonstrates a risk to public health is described by the international statistical classification of diseases and related health problems, which is also in the military environment, described as risk during sports practice.