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In 2022, Betterguards was by NBA Launchpad to work alongside team and league officials focusing on injury prevention and recovery technology.
Betterguards in Las Vegas - NBA Summer League
Six months after being selected as an official NBA Launchpad portfolio company in the Innovating Ankle Injury Prevention and Recovery category, we have been invited to the NBA Summer League July ...
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Stop using lace-up ankle braces — do this instead
Twisted your ankle? Here's why lace-up ankle braces might not be the best fit for you.
Ankle pain when walking?: Common causes & treatments
If you're experiencing ankle pain when walking, you're not alone. We're unveiling the mystery behind ankle pain, including common causes and treatments.
Bringing game-changing innovation to U.S. athletes, backed by NBA stars Franz and Moe Wagner and industry experts
Betterguards welcomes new CEO, Tony Verutti
As the newest member of the Betterguards Team, Tony will lead rapid growth and global expansion. His vision and leadership will be instrumental in overseeing all business functions across Europe an...
We are nominated: Sports Technology Award 2023
We are honored to announce that Betterguards Technology has been shortlisted for the Sports Technology Award in the category of “Best technology for injury prevention and recovery”. This recogniti...
Further funding through the Brandenburg Innovation Voucher (BIG FuE) from the ILB
The project made it possible to develop "The BetterGuard" - an innovative ankle bandage with an adaptive protective function. The following results were achieved: Use of the BG technology in the f...
Sports science
Ice baths: Why athletes swear by cold water therapy
Athletes from every sport swear by ice bath tubs to reduce muscle soreness. But do they work for regular people?
The historical development of the sports ankle brace
Whether as an amateur or a professional - many people like to do sports. Unfortunately, injuries are inevitable. Sport is one of the main reasons for torn ankle ligaments. For example, handball is ...
Ankle brace comparison: Charité test study
In order to show the function and added value of our technology, we carried out a study together with the Charité Berlin and the TU Berlin in 2019. The study was funded by the Federal Ministry of E...
Sports injuries
Why high ankle sprains and low ankle sprains are the plague of athletes
In the NBA alone, ankle injuries are the number one most common injury, accounting for 53% of games missed.
Sprained ankle vs. broken ankle: What's the difference?
Determining the difference between a broken ankle vs. sprained ankle.
Common volleyball injuries and their prevention
Volleyball is a popular team sport around the world, played both recreationally and at a professional level. Unlike most team sports such as football, handball or ice hockey, there is no direct con...