A prevalência de entorse de tornozelo em jogadores de futevôlei em um Centro de Treinamento em São Luís - MA

Abstract

The present study aimed to identify the prevalence of ankle sprains among footvolley players attending a training center in São Luís, Brazil. It is a quantitative, descriptive study that investigated the occurrence of this injury through observational research. The sample included 53 athletes over 18 years old, with at least one year of experience and training frequency of 2 to 3 times per week, of which 47.7% reported having suffered ankle sprains. The majority of players were between 20 and 25 years old, with a balanced distribution between male and female genders. No statistically significant correlations were found between the occurrence of sprains and variables such as age, gender, training frequency, and duration. The analysis of the adapted FAOS scale indicated that most athletes experienced mild to moderate pain, with greater functional impact on activities such as running and jumping. It was concluded that ankle sprains have a significant prevalence among footvolley practitioners, affecting 47.7% of the athletes studied and significantly impacting functionality during specific activities. The absence of significant correlations with sociodemographic variables suggests the influence of other unassessed factors. Therefore, the implementation of personalized preventive and rehabilitative programs is recommended to reduce the incidence of injuries and improve the quality of life and performance of athletes. Future studies should consider a more comprehensive analysis of the risk factors associated with ankle sprains.