
Nils Lichtlein at the 2024 European Handball Championships with The BetterGuard
Nils has been a tester of our Betterguards system for many years. He was there when we tested our first prototype in cooperation with Füchse Berlin. It was clear to him that the innovative technol...

Review: The BetterGuard a Game Changer in Injury Prevention?
"As soon as active stability is trained again and when you go back to the field and in the preventative area, The BetterGuard is undoubtedly a game-changer. This is where The BetterGuard can fully ...

Daniel “Booby” Gibson and our ankle brace for basketball
"The fact that the product is so comfortable to wear makes it so perfect solution for use in professional sports . Because as an athlete you want a product that... does not limit its performance ."

Ankle sprain physiotherapy: Why ankle injuries are so common
Ankle injuries are annoying, dangerous and bring a lot of problems with them. That's why good protection, at the latest after the first twist, is super important! I know that. Both professionally a...

Farewell game: Martin Strobel says goodbye emotionally
On Saturday, January 14th, 2023, the time had come, and the game was interrupted after 55 minutes and 17 seconds, officially ending Martin Strobel's sporting career. Martin Strobel (36) enjoyed his...

4 years injury free thanks to Betterguards
I won't go on the field without The BetterGuard! I've been testing Betterguards ankle supports for over four years now - from the first prototypes to the final design
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