Betterguards sports technology labs
Performance innovation meets injury prevention
The future of sports performance is here. Real sports science and adaptive support combine to reduce your risk of injury and accelerate recovery. So you can focus on what matters most: performing at your peak.
The BetterGuard
Finally, ankle support that won’t compromise performance.
The BetterGuard is the only high-performance gear offering exceptional ankle support without sacrificing foot and ankle mobility. By adapting to your movements, we’re able to provide both flexibility and protection in an ultra-lightweight design. It’s everything you need when you need it.
Behind the design
Innovation at its core
The magic behind The BetterGuard is the state-of-the-art ankle stabilizer at its core. Using micro-hydraulic technology, The BetterGuard adapts to your movements, offering exceptional freedom of movement without sacrificing essential ankle support.
Explore every detail
Explore The BetterGuard’s intuitive design in stunning detail. Click and drag to view the product from any angle. Discover how each meticulously crafted component works together to deliver exceptional athletic performance with superior support and unmatched freedom of movement.
How it works
The BetterGuard is the only adaptive ankle support, offering athletes freedom of movement AND ankle stability in one device. The mini ankle stabilizer inside activates at impact and stabilizes the ankle joint up to 4x faster than your body.
Science in sports performance
At Betterguards, we lead with science in sports technology. We’re committed to sports medicine that helps elite athletes move better and recover faster. Driven by science and athlete feedback, Betterguard is inspiring better movement worldwide.
Sports science labs
Traditional medical devices and testing methods weren’t designed for the high-velocity movements real athletes experience every day. Recognizing this gap, Betterguards’ engineers developed specialized testing benches to evaluate the functionality and effectiveness of adaptive ankle protection. Partnering with sports medicine professionals, we conducted rigorous studies — internally and externally — to validate its effectiveness. This commitment to groundbreaking research ensures The BetterGuard offers unparalleled support and redefines injury prevention for athletes.
Elite sports medicine
We leverage a multi-pronged approach, utilizing advanced models, test benches, and scientific studies conducted alongside sports medicine professionals. This commitment to evidence-based research and testing ensures the ankle protection system’s effectiveness. We evaluate the protective effect and long-term durability across various running speeds and shoe types through testing on both artificial foot models and gait simulations.
