Injury-free hiking: Protect your ankle with The BetterGuard
Hiking in the great outdoors is very popular all over the world. The fresh air, wonderful scenery, impressive panoramas and the combination of relaxation, physical challenge and live experience regularly cast a spell over hikers from all over the world.
But the joy of hiking sometimes turns into frustration. Because not all hikes are injury-free. In order to keep the risk of injury as low as possible, you should check your hiking equipment thoroughly before a tour. The hiking shoes are the focus here. The risk of injury can be kept as low as possible with the help of our bandage.
Minimize the risk of injury when hiking
When hiking, foot injuries to the ligaments or ankles occur most frequently as a result of twisting the foot. Roots protruding from the ground, rocks, slippery gravel or uneven hiking trails are the classic sources of danger here. Such ground conditions are a real challenge for the ankles.
Why should you use The BetterGuard when hiking?
The BetterGuard...
- combines freedom of movement and protection against twisting
- acts like a seat belt for your ankle
- is only activated for critical twisting movements
- offers high comfort and allows maximum performance
- helps protect against injuries
- prevents injuries
Minimize your risk of injury when hiking and protect yourself and your body. The BetterGuard is a smart ankle brace that lets you focus on your hiking experience without worrying about ankle injuries.
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BETTERGUARDS actively limits the extent of the inversion in the event of a twisted ankle.
There are no negative effects on the knee joint when landing.
There is no restriction in freedom of movement with normal movements
Ankle injuries are among the most common hiking injuries
Hardly any other leisure activity also offers such a wide range of physical activities. The selection ranges from a classic walk in the nearby forest, day hikes on a signposted route or multi-day nature hikes to global challenges such as the Appalachian Trail in North America and the Dingle Way on Ireland's south-west coast If you have decided on the right equipment, depending on the terrain, you will crack your foot in no time.
This often happens through sudden and jerky movements that cause your foot to twist outwards. In this case, the ligaments that stabilize the foot cannot compensate for the spontaneously occurring force and movement in good time. The consequence of this: you suffer from ligament strains or, in the worst case, even a ligament tear.
Corresponding injury statistics from the most frequent hiking accidents clearly show that the lateral and front ligaments are usually directly affected by the injury at the ankle. You can usually recognize this type of hiking injury by the fact that pain occurs in the affected area, unpleasant swelling quickly occurs and your foot feels unstable overall.
Protect your ankle with appropriate hiking gear
If you already have previous damage in the foot and ankle area or are already struggling with complaints beforehand, the risk of such an injury when hiking is particularly high. But poor-quality hiking equipment or the wrong footwear can also provoke injuries of this kind. Doctors complain that hiking boots that are already worn out are often replaced far too late.
The rule of thumb here is: You should replace your running or hiking shoes after 700 to 800 kilometers at the latest. If a shoe that is too old in many cases, it no longer offers you and your feet enough support , it lacks stability and loses its important support function. This eminently increases the risk of injury.
Pay particular attention to the optimal footwear for you
Hiking shoes and boots that are not yet broken in can also become a problem. Only when your footwear has adapted to your feet as best as possible can its stabilizing and supporting properties really come into their own. When it comes to your hiking equipment, you should always make sure that the hiking boots fit you perfectly right from the start . They shouldn't be too loose, but they shouldn't cause any pressure points either. Therefore, when choosing your hiking equipment, you should always pay special attention to the hiking shoes or boots. Nevertheless: Even the best footwear for you is not a license to hike without injuries.
The intelligent ankle bandage from BetterGuard
In order to further minimize the risk of ankle injuries, you can add another component to your hiking equipment. Our intelligent ankle bandage The BetterGuard has proven particularly effective in terms of reducing injuries to the ankle and the ligaments involved in the foot.
Unlike traditional bandages, the BetterGuard variant works like a safety belt for your ankle. In concrete terms, this means: You enjoy completely natural freedom of movement and the protective mechanism is only activated in the event of critical twisting movements. No other bandage can offer you this active protection .
And best of all: The unique bandage from BetterGuard can be worn preventively as well as being ideal for returning to hiking after an ankle or ligament injury. In this way, you always walk on safe feet and the danger of twisting your ankle loses much of its terror.
