Ankle Sprains Risk Factors in a Sample of French Firefighters: A Preliminary Prospective Study

Context : Firefighters participating in mandatory physical exercise sessions are exposed to a high risk of ankle sprain injury. Although both physiological and psychological risk factors have been identified, few prospective studies considered the complex interaction of these factors in firefighters. Objective : To prospectively determine whether intrinsic physical risk factors and work-related environments predict ankle sprains occurring during...