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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
Sechs Monate, nachdem wir als offizielles NBA Launchpad Portfolio-Unternehmen in der Kategorie "Innovating Ankle Injury Prevention and Recovery" ausgewählt wurden, sind wir zur NBA Summer League v...
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Create a training plan: How to achieve your goal
Want to create a training plan that will really get you ahead? Then you need more than just good intentions: a clear structure, a realistic goal, and tools that will help you stick with it. In this...

Your half marathon training plan – run in a structured way, finish safely
With a good half marathon training plan, you'll stay motivated and injury-free. Our products provide targeted support and ensure stability in training and safety during competition. We show you how...

HIIT training plan: How to achieve more in less time
High-intensity interval training will get you further if you structure it correctly. A HIIT training plan provides structure, clear stimuli, and real progress. Instead of training aimlessly, you ge...

PR: Arbeitssicherheit - Betterguards mit innovativem Schutz vor Knöchelverletzungen im Arbeitsumfeld
Jeder, der schon einmal eine Knöchelverletzung hatte, kennt sie: die schmerzhafte Dehnung der Bänder, manchmal sogar das Geräusch eines Bänderrisses, wenn man den Knöchel umknickt. Sowohl bei der ...

Betterguards is a winner of the Lightweight Award 2023 in the category "Healthcare"
On May 24, 2023, the Lightweight Awards were presented for the first time in Berlin. Companies from Berlin could enter five different categories for the Innovation award for lightweight solutions ...

Kevin Struck and his journey to Betterguards
Sport is one of the most popular hobbies worldwide. In Germany, too, physical activity is high on the agenda for many. For professionals, on the other hand, the measurable performance is always in ...
Sports science

Mobility training: How to stay flexible and stable
Mobility training protects your joints, improves your technique, and makes you more flexible. We not only provide you with the right know-how, but also tools that protect you from injuries in every...

The right ankle brace: stability, protection, and full mobility
With the right ankle brace, you can stabilize your ankle, prevent injuries, and regain your mobility. Here you can read about what to look for when choosing a brace and what differences there are. ...

What is a torn ligament? Overview of causes, symptoms, and treatment
A torn ligament is an injury in which one or more ligaments in a joint tear, usually due to sudden twisting or turning. The most common symptoms are severe pain, swelling, and limited movement. In ...
Sports injuries

Swollen ankle: causes, symptoms and help for athletes
A swollen ankle can occur suddenly – after exercise, for no apparent reason or even without any pain at all. But what is the cause? A harmless irritation, a serious injury or perhaps even an illnes...

Common injuries in soccer - how to reduce your personal risk
Whether you are a district league player, a particularly ambitious amateur soccer player, a semi-professional player or a licensed player in the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga - injuries are omnipresent...

Good shoes for your ankle – prevention in sports with intelligent supports
Whether you're trying to dunk under the basket or training for your next adventure hike, one thing is certain: your ankles are exposed to a lot of stress and their health plays an important role ...

Jogging after an ankle injury - no problem with an intelligent brace
Do you also run regularly? Maybe in the forest, in a nearby park or on a paved road in the middle of the city? Then you too are part of a huge jogger community . The statistical figures alone make ...

Tennis injuries: ankle support for rehabilitation and prevention
Football is king in Germany, but sports such as handball, athletics and boxing are also popular in this country. This also applies to tennis . Encouraged by the successes of the former world stars ...

Jogging in the forest - how even the smallest bumps can cause problems
In the many years that I've been on the soccer field, I've also suffered a lot of injuries: especially ankle injuries . Once your ankle is affected, it can happen again and again. Just a while ago...