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    Ankle Brace for Basketball

    Why use the EXO-L ankle brace?

    Do you want perfect protection from ankle sprains?

    Without painful pressure points, without abrasions?

    While retaining your full power & performance playing?


    The EXO-L Ankle Brace offers you unparalleled protection from ankle sprains. The EXO-L Ankle Brace is an external ligament, making your own ankle ligaments 10x stronger.


    It is personalised: 3D scanned & 3D printed, creating a perfect fit. The EXO-L Ankle Brace is the perfect solution for everybody who plays professionally or recreationally, both adults and children.


    Olympic and World Champions use EXO-L. 


    You deserve it!

    5 reasons why

    How to prevent ankle twist injuries in basketball

    Ankle twists are common in basketball due to the high-intensity nature of the sport. Standard ankle braces do not provide enough protection to prevent this type of injury. The unique EXO-L Ankle Brace gives you more than 95% protection from ankle twists. And what’s more: it doesn’t negatively impact your performance.


    Basketball involves quick changes of direction, abrupt stops, and explosive movements, making it prone to ankle twists. Landing from jumps also puts a lot of strain on the ankle ligaments. When a player is shooting or passing, the focus is on the ball, opponent or basket. This causes a lack of focus on where the feet are placed.

    Sprained ankles are common in pro basketball

    Many top basketball players have had their fair share of ankle twists. To name a few legends: Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving, Kobe Bryant, Joel Freeland, Ryan Richards and Andrew Lawrence. All of these players have suffered multiple ankle twists throughout their careers, and had to cope with pain, performance loss and lost days.


    Long list of ankle injuries

    This is just the tip of the iceberg. Take a look at this long list of ankle injuries in NBA players. Many players at pro and amateur level are impacted by ankle twists; some even have had to quit playing basketball. It can happen to anybody, including yourself.

    Increased risk of recurring ankle sprain

    To make matters worse: a previous ankle sprain injury significantly increases the likelihood of experiencing a recurrent ankle sprain. After the first injury the ankle does not fully regain its original strength, making it more susceptible to future injuries.

    It’s important to always wear ankle protection. What kind of protection is most effective?

    High top shoes do not help prevent ankle sprains

    It was thought for a long time that high top shoes help prevent ankle sprains. This theory has been debunked by research: high top shoes have very little to no positive impact.

    Taping and standard ankle braces hinder your performance

    How about taping the ankle or using standard ankle braces? They are not the answer either. Taping is done by many players, but is also least effective. After about 20 minutes the stretch of the material and the impact of released body fluids diminish its effectiveness. Furthermore:

    • Taping and standard ankle braces have a negative impact on your playing performance, according to research. They hinder your ability to perform quick directional changes.
    • Taping and standard braces decrease your jump height. 
    • Taping and standard braces lower your agility in reversal moves. 

    The best ankle brace to prevent ankle injuries in basketball is the EXO-L

    The EXO-L Ankle Brace decreases the risk of an ankle twist by more than 95%. EXO-L is a unique, patented, customised ankle brace with unparalleled protection. 


    Where a standard ankle brace works based on the limitation of your ankle movement, EXO-L works like a car safety belt: it only springs into action when you are in danger of spraining your ankle.


    EXO-L does not limit your movement. In fact, you do not really notice wearing it. It makes your ankle stronger and improves performance, without pain or abrasions.

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