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Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Runner who injured ankle evacuated by boat from Lake District location
A runner who injured their ankle in the Lake District had to be evacuated from their location by boat. Penrith Mountain Rescue Team were called to respond to the incident on June 1 by the runner who requested assistance following an injury sustained on the lakeshore path beneath Hallin Fell. Patterdale Mountain Rescue launched their rescue boat which allowed team members from both organisations to transport the runner across Ullswater to Watermillock. A spokesperson for Penrith MRT said: "Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team asked us to respond to this incident for them as they had an event on at their base. "A runner in an organised event had sustained an ankle injury on the lakeshore path beneath Hallin Fell and requested mountain rescue assistance. "The Patterdale team launched their rescue boat, and 2 team members along with a Penrith team member went to the scene to assess and stabilise the casualty. "A further 8 Penrith team members were transported from Howtown via the boat direct to the scene to evacuate the casualty to the boat. "The casualty was taken across Ullswater to Watermillock and transferred to the waiting ambulance. "Our thanks to Patterdale for sending the boat as this removed an awkward carry along the lake shore path to Howtown." The rescue involved ten Penrith team members and two from Patterdale - it took just over four hours.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Mountain rescue team called out to help injured woman in the Lake District
A MOUNTAIN rescue team was called out after a woman injured her ankle whilst descending High Spy. The 25-year-old woman was with four friends when she twisted her ankle. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out to assist. In a post on social media, Keswick MRT said: "A party of four friends were descending from High Spy via Rigghead quarries where one member of the party, a 25-year-old female, went over on her ankle, hearing/feeling a 'snap'. "Despite resting for some time and trying multiple times to stand, the casualty remained unable to bear weight on her ankle, so the group reluctantly called for a rescue. "On arrival, the team assessed, splinted the ankle, and gave some pain relief before stretchering the woman down to Rosthwaite, where her friends took her to the hospital for an X-ray."
Entrepreneur
30-05-2025
- Health
- Entrepreneur
How Betterguards is Changing the Injury Prevention Game With Swagger
Despite billions spent on sports medicine, ankle injuries remain stubbornly common. With roots in the NBA Launchpad, Betterguards is redefining injury prevention under CEO Tony Verutti by putting science — and athletes — first. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Whether you like basketball, football or anything else, every sports fan and athlete has one common enemy: injuries. They ruin promising careers, shatter fans' hopes and cost teams millions. There's a massive sports medicine industry built around keeping athletes healthy. Yet some issues, like ankle injuries, just won't go away. Tony Verutti, CEO of sports tech company Betterguards, has an explanation. "People are creating products to fit the code rather than thinking about what the athlete needs," he tells Entrepreneur. Betterguards started because the founder broke his ankle and realized the current solutions weren't helping athletes. Verutti believes Betterguards' new flagship product, the BetterGuard 2.0, is a step towards changing that. "It's the first and only adaptive ankle support system that offers protection and mobility," Verutti says. "That was the idea from the start, designing a product with the athlete in mind, grounded in science, to help them move freely, perform at their best and recover faster." Related: 'This is the Future': WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie Reflects on the WNBA's Growth and Championing Small Business Launchpad to success Betterguards got its start through the NBA Launchpad program, designed to source, evaluate and pilot emerging technologies, working with entrepreneurs and companies to innovate the NBA ecosystem. Betterguards was among the first five companies selected for the program in 2022. "The launch pad exists to help the NBA solve its own problems," Verutti says. "Well, 25% of NBA players hurt their ankle every season." Betterguards handled the R&D of the product, while the launchpad helped by providing them with use cases to test, and third-party experts for evaluation. "The launch pad was a huge accelerator for us because it set us on the journey to develop the Betterguard as our own product," Verutti says. Like many great startups, Betterguards is solution-oriented, aiming to lower the barrier to entry for ankle protection. Most medical products, like ankle braces, are introduced via a prescription from a doctor. Verutti says many doctors prescribe braces simply because they fit the code. "Ankle braces are made based on codes that get submitted for reimbursement," he explains. "So people are creating products that fit the code, and nobody was thinking about what the athlete needs." While the BetterGuard has been vetted, Verutti emphasizes the importance of cutting out the intermediary and selling directly to the athletes. "Athletes have been hungry for a product like this, especially with ankle injuries being the most common in sports." It's easy to target athletes, but convincing them you're legit is a different story. Betterguards' direct-to-consumer model means they rely on athlete adoption and scientific validation, rather than just doctor recommendations, to bolster their credibility. A big part of their customer base is young athletes between 12 and 20. Verutti believes seeing the pros rocking his products will help them catch on with this segment. "Just like pro-model shoes can be inspiring, we see Betterguards becoming a kind of badge of honor, a sign that you take your athletic performance seriously," Verutti says. "Making that technology more accessible only helps level the playing field." Related: Is Horse Racing the Next Big League? Meet the Founders Betting on It Science, not tradition He also notes that the company has an advanced scientific advisory board across Germany and the US, with multiple PhDs in research, orthopedic surgeons, performance experts and practitioners at the highest level of rehabilitation. "We always say that Betterguards makes products based on science, not tradition," Verutti says. "It's a crucial part of our ethos." These strategies are paying off. Betterguards are now used by 30 top NCAA programs, several Tier 1 athletes in the NBA and NFL, and four national Olympic teams. They are also endorsed by Keke Lyles, former Director of Performance for the Golden State Warriors. Image credit: Betterguards "Betterguards stands out for its groundbreaking innovation," Lyles says. "Their technology is unlike anything I've seen, with a clear focus on injury prevention that addresses a critical need for athletes. This isn't just another endorsement for me; Betterguards is a game-changer in how we approach injury prevention and performance enhancement." He would know, considering he helped rehab Steph Curry, the victim of some of the most infamous ankle injuries ever. "Unlike traditional ankle braces that restrict movement, the BetterGuard allows athletes to move freely," Lyles says. "If an ankle roll occurs, the brace engages instantly to prevent or minimize injury, reducing recovery time from weeks to days. This enables athletes to focus on training and performance rather than rehab." Injuries are every athlete's worst nightmare. Verutti's dream is to modernize injury prevention and recovery, enabling athletes to play longer, move better, and recover faster. "In one or two years, we want to become the face of modernizing injury prevention and recovery," Verutti says. If Lyles's words are any indication, the company is well on its way.
