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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 category ‘Innovating Ankle Injury Prevention and Recovery,’ we have been invited to the NBA Summer League in La...
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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...
Anyone who has ever had an ankle injury knows the feeling: the painful stretching of the ligaments, sometimes even the sound of a ligament tearing when you twist your ankle. This can happen both at...
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
Calisthenics Training Plan: Your Guide to Safe Progress and Real Results
Want to finally see visible results instead of training aimlessly? A Calisthenics Training Plan gives you structure, clear exercises, and progress. You avoid haphazard training, reduce the risk of ...
Full-body training plan for beginners and advanced athletes – your path to visible success
With a full-body training plan, you can get the most out of your workout – whether at the gym or at home. Our plans give you structure, prevent overload, and help you achieve your goals faster and ...
Soccer training plan for clubs, summer breaks, and home – your guide to efficient training
Without a soccer training plan, your training will lack structure. With a plan, a system, and the right support, you can train in a targeted manner, improve your endurance and technique, and remain...
Sports injuries
Swollen ankle: causes, symptoms, and quick relief
Have you twisted your ankle and now have a swollen ankle? Here you can find out everything you need to know about the main causes and symptoms, and get quick tips on how to relieve the swelling. Wh...
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...