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    Ankle Brace for Field Hockey

    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 field hockey

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


    EXO-L was invented in the Netherlands, where field hockey is one of the most popular sports. The CEO of the company behind EXO-L is a former player of the Dutch national field hockey team. His influence played a key role in the fast adoption of EXO-L by top players.

    Many field hockey players use the EXO-L Ankle Brace

    Nowadays, EXO-L has gained widespread popularity among Dutch hockey players. Internationally, 100+ players in national teams from other countries wear the EXO-L Ankle Brace during training and games. At the 2021 Olympic Games in Japan 27 field hockey players used EXO-L for ankle protection, including Olympic Gold and Silver medalists. Top players who have embraced EXO-L include Olympic and World Champion field hockey Frédérique Matla and World Champion Christopher Rühr.


    Sprained ankles are common in pro field hockey

    Field hockey involves quick changes of direction, abrupt stops and explosive movements, making it prone to ankle twists. Many top field hockey players have had their fair share of 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?

    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 Field Hockey 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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