The SISU Story
Sassa Akervall, founder & CEO of Akervall Technologies, tells her story of growth from a small athletic mouthg...
Sassa Akervall, founder & CEO of Akervall Technologies, tells her story of growth from a small athletic mouthg...
Akervall Technologies CEO, Sassa Akervall, talks about breakthrough technology in mouthguards that protect ath...
What makes Akervall Technologies uniquely different: the attention to details in all of our mouthguards? Ever...
Little league sports have been an important part of American youth culture for years and years now. It’s way m...
At Akervall Technologies, we strive to give our customers the advantage, the SISU advantage. Creating a mouthg...
Getting a sack in the NFL is not easy, especially if you’re a pass rusher who has to shed blocks and avoid per...
College football has made its mark on American culture. From watching games in the fall to going to your first...
To raise funds and awareness for the fight against childhood cancer, football players across the country are d...
Safety gear technology is evolving rapidly and companies are developing innovative ways to keep athletes playi...
Sad, but true, Summer is coming to an end. We wanted to make sure that you're out there enjoying every last dr...
Who wouldn’t like to bask in the glory of being rich and famous, perhaps even associated with a well recognize...
If you are thinking about joining an MMA gym, you might want to consider the type of gear you will need. Some ...
Ask any parent what the biggest moment in their life may be and I bet the #1 on the list will be the birth of ...
Getting outside this summer should be a top priority as the temperatures start to rise and we begin to see mor...
Fitness plans are getting a digital makeover these days. As our technological advancements continue to grow, s...
Hockey is an extremely fast and contact-heavy sport, so it makes sense that their players are stereotypically ...
Photo by Autumn Goodman on Unsplash In the spirit of competition and sport, we sometimes forget the risks that...
Football, hockey, lacrosse, and rugby...These are the sports that probably come to mind when you think of "con...
Being in the sports industry, it seems that everyone is claiming their sport to be "the fastest growing in Ame...
Akervall Technologies - the makers of the SISU Mouthguard has been named a finalist in Injury & Disease Preven...
via USA Water Polo Press Release – February 1, 2018 SISU Mouthguards has been named the official mouthguard o...
As a modern athlete, I know that proper nutrition and physical conditioning are essential for peak performance...
Competition can be fun, and there’s certainly nothing wrong with it. Organized sports teach people a handful o...
This July the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Boys Lacrosse Rules Committee ado...
The holiday season is right around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about what to get the athlete in...
We want our kids to have a childhood full of happiness and playtime. Sports are a natural outlet for that - ch...
Despite their shared origins, people rarely care about football and rugby simultaneously. Yeah, both sports i...
Today and every September 14th marks USA Field Hockey's National Field Hockey Day! Field hockey earned its pla...
A study on 202 former football players found that chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) may be more common th...
Today is National Women's Equality day! We thought it was a great time to look at the history, accomplishments...
Body slams, throwing chairs, and knockout punches, These are the wrestling moves we love to watch. While the f...
Let’s be honest, no one actually wants to think about needing an emergency dental visit. It’s much easier to s...
Every season, coaches all over the world dedicate huge portions of their time to teaching other kids how to pl...
If your kids play a sport of any kind, you are already well aware of how expensive youth sports can be. Youth ...
Nutritionists and healthcare professionals have long emphasized the importance of balanced diets in athletes, ...
Safety equipment in sport is often overlooked unless the rules require it to be worn. Instead of wearing as li...
Can you imagine walking on the field during championships and losing to the team that was using a hockey stick...
Boston Celtics Guard, Isaiah Thomas, underwent dental surgery on Monday after losing one of his front teeth du...
Break out the capes, today is National Superhero Day! Superheroes are REAL and come in all forms, whether t...
Happy Earth Day! Let's face it, without mother nature, sports would suck. Hydration would be impossible. You w...
If you think mouthguards are only worn in contact sports by athletes, think again. There's various types of m...
Every year there are 600,000 emergency room visits each year due to sports-related dental injuries, yet only a...
Mouthguards are an important piece of safety equipment, but with regular use, they can start to lose their pro...
National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) evaluates equipment, but they don'...
Nearly 2.6 million children are seen in the ER every year due to sports related injuries. On top of that, 5 mi...
The National Science Foundation has awarded Akervall Technologies Inc. (ATI) a Small Business Innovation Resea...
They say there is no manual for parenting. When it comes to parents of young athletes, I beg to differ. There ...
Being an athlete is not a cheap hobby. Essentials like equipment, registration fees, training can add up fast....
You might not recognize it by the medical term, bruxism, but you're probably familiar with the symptoms it. Br...
There's a common belief that bigger is better. Big burritos from Chipotle that are the size of an infant? Sign...
Combined with its custom and remoldable fit, the SISU Mouthguard has become a game changer for thousands of at...
There has been a lot of talk about mouth guard safety from the leading national organizations. But this articl...
Three years ago we took the disruptive technology of SISU Guards out of the basement and into the athletic c...
The greater Austin area has nearly 100 youth and middle school teams, but none of them have made their reach t...
Let's face it. Athletes hate mouthguards. Since their inception, the bulk, the drool and complete lack of comf...
It's the first week into January and it's already shaping up to be an awesome 2017 for the SISUTeam. Kicking o...
SALINE, Mich., Jan. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Akervall Technologies Inc. (ATI) announced the approval of their f...
Wow! Here we are again. It seems like last week that I was sitting here writing the Year In Review for 2015. ...
The National Association of Athletic trainers (NATA) recently released a new position statement on dental inju...
Last week, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) published its new position statement, “Preventin...
You know that feeling you get when you know you've just found the perfect gift for someone? If you have an ath...
There are nearly 332,000 genetically distinct bacteria on the human hand. You may not think of it like this, b...
For those who don't know, our company is based in the University of Michigan hometown of Ann Arbor, MI. So yo...
One of the best things about basketball is that the equipment is very simple. All you need is two "baskets" (w...
You probably already know that your skin turns red and painful after being exposed to the sun for long periods...
Love your mouthguard? If your used to wearing the traditional hockey puck of a mouthguard, this might be the c...
When it comes to touch down celebrations, no one does it like the newly emerging, Chinese Arena Football Leagu...
SISU Guard revolutionized mouthguard technology and set new standards for innovation. Our history of customer ...
2007 was the first year that I captained a team for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. I know it's ...
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world with over 265 million participants worldwide (as of 2007). At a ...
I often say that we are the only people in the world to get THAT excited about mouthguards. And with moms of a...
You spend a lot of time taking care of your teeth. You (hopefully) brush and floss them, you take them to the ...
SALINE, Mich., [Month. Date], 2016 /[publication]/ -- Akervall Technologies, Inc (ATI).– makers of the SIS...
While you might think mouth guards are only for athletes who play high contact sports like football, rugby or ...
It's been kind of nice having the Olympics to distract us from the crazy election madness at home. But now tha...
Female athletes have been participating in the Olympics for 116 years and for the second Olympics games in...
One of the first penalties I received in flat track roller derby was an illegal procedure for removing my mout...
SALINE, MI, August 17, 2016 – Inc. magazine today ranked Akervall Technologies, Inc. NO. 1130 on its 35th annu...
High dropout rates are one trend that is consistent in all youth sports. According to the National Alliance fo...
Over a hundred years ago, Rugby Union made it's debut at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris. After only be...
We've been asked this question a lot and we feel that an explanation is in order. The simple answer is: if you...
Over 10,000 athletes. 206 countries. 42 sports. 4,924 medals. The opening ceremony this Friday will mark the b...
This is our most commonly asked question. And the answer is YES! But, you need to use a wax or foil barrier be...
Basketball causes the highest rates of dental injury. Yet, despite one in three players experiencing serious d...
Rebecca Godek and Katie Card Neidermire are changing the world of water polo in Southeastern Michigan.
After a suspenseful nine-day struggle for the Champions Trophy title, the finals points have been played and t...
Saturday USA v. AUS The FIH Women’s Champions Trophy kicked off with a match between Australia and the United ...
Grab your popcorn and strip off those shin guards! Today marks the kick-off of one of the most anticipated ann...
When we first started this business, we were called Protech Dent Mouth Guards. A really smart name we thought,...
As athletes take to summer camps and tournaments, heat related illnesses become a bigger concern for coaches a...
A forceful body check that leaves a teammate feeling nauseous and dizzy long after the match ends.
Summer is here! Dust off the sunscreen and break out the swimming suits. It's time to get ready for summer cam...
Here we are again, back on slow sunshine time. The days are slowly but surely stretching into summer. Although...
Photo by Claire Brand So, you've made the decision to join the bad ass world of roller derby. Little did you k...
There are so many benefits children can get out of participating in sports - from physical coordination to soc...
So, you witnessed your first roller derby bout or maybe you were fascinated by the movie Whip It! Well, whate...
According to the American Dental Association (ADA), an athlete is 60 times more likely to suffer damage to the...
Athletes are always trying to gain an extra edge on their opponent, from trying new equipment or going to trai...
Every year, there are 600,000 emergency room visits emergency room visits due to sports-related dental injurie...
Nearly 2.6 million children are seen in the ER every year due to sports related injuries. And as athletes get ...
With football safety concerns on the rise, more teams are doing what they can to increase mouthguard complianc...
Ryan Baker is modest, focused and composed during his interview with SISU. His goal is to keep the program goi...
Dental injuries are very common in sports, borderline inevitable, but they're also one of the easiest injuri...
When I think back at the time when my kids were little, when the doggies were puppies, even when I was a littl...
Sports camps come in many varieties, from an overall sporty camp for all ages to intense training for a specif...
For the first time in 7 years, a bill to end the controversial ban on MMA in the state of New York made it to ...
If you are passionate about sports education and are looking to raise some funds for your team, starting your ...
St. Patrick's day is known for it's many traditions: green beer, skirts, parades and pinching. Going to the de...
When you purchase a SISU mouthguard, or any protective gear for that matter, you expect it to keep your body s...
In honor of World Consumer Rights Day, we want to let you know that you have the right to the perfect mouthgua...
Depending on who you ask, this Saturday in UFC was either really great or really horrible. Needless to say, th...
Let's face it: not all materials are created equal. Since the 1960s, conventional mouthguards have been made ...
It's a lot easier to show up for a 6 a.m two hour practice, when it's something you love to do. As soon as it ...
Being sick is no fun. Being sick over and over again is the absolute worst. While cleaning your mouthguard mig...
SALINE, Mich. - February 10, 2016 - USA Field Hockey is pleased to announce SISU Mouthguard as the official mo...
In 2011, over 21.5 million kids between the ages of 6 and 17 registered for team sports. According to the Nati...
With early morning practices everyday, sometimes even traveling, it can be hard for teens to balance academics...
I believe that most experiences in life benefit you at a later point, whether you know it or not. For me, it w...
With the release of the Concussion movie there is a steeply growing concern about the safety of football athle...
Like your cell phone, favorite pet or significant other, mouthguards need some TLC. Your mouthguard will last ...
As our company grows, every year is more exciting than the last. This year we did some cool things, partnered ...
So you've fitted your SISU, and you're ready to hit the field...not quite. Once you've fitted your SISU Mouthg...
As a public service announcement, we'd like to remind all last minute shoppers that Christmas is one week away...
Although it's not seen as a contact sport, basketball gets it's surprising number of dental injuries. In fact,...
Every year around this time we like to send holiday gifts to our key partners, retailers and distributors. It'...
The average person breathes up to 17,000-30,000 a day. [Click to Tweet] It's something that we do so often tha...
Water is the true MVP of your team. Whether you're running around on a broom stick or shooting hoops, you have...
The NFL is sparking an investigation after player, Case Keenum, quarterback for the St. Louis Ram's, suffered ...
Accidents can happen to anyone in any situation. Teeth are generally very strong, but they do have a breaking ...
The hardest part of starting a company is…starting it. Especially when you don’t know how to run a company, wh...
UFC 193 was a shocking fight for MMA fans this weekend. The crowd favorite and undefeated bantamweight champio...
There comes a time when a sport has so many injuries, there is a call (sometimes a beg) for safety reform. In ...
Rugby is the fastest growing sport in America. In the last 5 years, the number of participants has increased b...
So, you've made the descision to purchase the world's most advanced and futuristic mouthguard. Good for you! N...
Technically speaking, mouthguards can be used for many things. Around here at SISU HQ, sometimes we like to ma...
We mourn the loss of the 19th player to suddenly die this season from injuries in football. To say better sp...
She glides across the polished wood flat track. You can see that absolute concentration has taken over every t...
Our first love is smart, sassy, beautiful and unlike anyone else out there. We saw her for what she was, we ca...
Don't be fooled by the face paint, roller derby is a seriously rough sport. Even with the gear, injuries are b...
This week US Lacrosse released new rules for all women's leagues, many of which are designed to ensure better ...
I guess I should start with where I came from. I grew up in a very small town, living in the back woods of Eps...
When I was a child, it was always implied by my parents that the only “real jobs” were the ones that had a car...
"Our Fight" is a dedication to all athletes, in all sports, throughout their life's journey. From a young ag...
Last Friday we activated our NLL sponsorship at the JR Tourney at the state of the art Toronto Rock Athletic C...
August 17, 2015. National Lacrosse League (NLL) has announced SISU Mouthguard as the official mouthguard of th...
Last week Chris Leben plead guilty to multiple criminal charges, including possession of an assault weapon a...
As the new season approaches, athletes around the world are gearing up for try-outs. For many, this means new ...
In 2013, 153,356 concussions were diagnosed in just one year of high school football. Although there is paddin...
The United States Women's Field Hockey team took home their second gold medal title at the Pan American Games ...
Ultimate Fight Championship (UFC) women's bantamweight champion, Ronda "Rowdy" Rousey is more than ready to ...
Last weekend was an exciting one for Pro Welterweight fighter and SISU Guard Ambassador, Tarec Saffiedine. Aft...
A mouthguard that works with braces and doesn't make you look like a very grumpy, uncomfortable chipmunk? Yes ...
5 million teeth are avulsed every year in sports related activities. That's a crazy-high number! Obviously, ...
Who doesn't love a good pun? But all jokes aside, have you looked at a SISU Mouthguard and wondered, "what's u...
Have you seen them? Are you one of them? In the world of youth sports, dad's can be busy, loud, slightly obses...
Sisu is a Finnish word that refers to the inner reserve of endurance, resilience, tenacity, determination and...
This summer we are travelling to tournaments and showcases all over the country to bring SISU to YOU. From Rol...
You guys and gals watched the games this weekend, I’m sure. But I know not everyone got to attend the fan fest...
Mike Conley: a successful boxer from the late 1800's. Also known to the modern internet world as "Overly Manly...
In a roller derby rut? Looking to up your game? Consider a convention! Roller derby conventions offer a uni...
Launched in 2009, Akervall Technologies provides mouthguards for athletes and nocturnal teeth grinders. The An...
Chris Borland, Patrick Willis, Jake Locker, Jason Worilds and Maurice Jones-Drew. What do these NFL stars all ...
Phil "Mr.Wonderful" Davis opened up on a controversial deal with Bellator in an interview with ESPN Unfilter...
We are now re-introducing the SISU Mouth Guard in child size for the best protection and most comfortable mout...
Up until now, we have been dealing mostly with team sports, such as roller derby, field hockey, lacrosse and i...
When I first started skating, I had an el cheapo mouth guard that had a strap attaching it to my helmet, that ...
In the past we have been presented with some scary data regarding dental injuries while playing sports. Like f...
Do you believe that anything is possible? Well, the fact of the matter is that you really can do more than you...
This week we honor Dr. Martin Luther King and the depth of change he brought to the world. We also wanted to g...
This week’s trivia question was a tribute to a basketball icon and one of America’s best basketball players ...
Being a naturalized American, born and raised in Sweden, the game of football hasn't really clicked with me....
Well, to be perfectly blunt - absolutely nothing. And you may quote us on that. The truth of the matter is tha...
"How on Earth can a 1.6 mm thin mouth guard protect my teeth?" This is perhaps the most common question we get...
Tomorrow Jenny Owens will represent the Australian Olympic team in women's ski-cross competition at Sochi Wint...
At SISU we can always tell when Lacrosse practices begin, beacuse of the number of complaints that sprout all ...
Roller Derby is our first love. Derby is what got us on the map, but we often get the question, "why did SISU ...
As the 22nd Winter Olympics in Sochi slip away from memory and the Paralympics ramp up in their place, the usu...
written for SISU Guard by Amber McDonald The language of roller derby is often colorful. Referees are better ...
Who hasn't cringed watching LeBron James passionately chew on his mouth guard? Let's face it: in and out of yo...
SISU Mouth Guard has been recognized as one of the 2014 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch,” an awards program pr...
My name is Isak Akervall. In the spring of my seventh grade year, I was recruited to my middle school’s lacros...
When the SISU Mouth Guard rebranded from Protech Dent in 2012, we also introduced a second product, that is a ...
Some mouth guard manufacturers, but very few scientists, claim that mouth guards prevent concussions. The fact...
What if your child suddenly lost his teeth? Smiling, talking, eating—everything would be affected! The America...
Have you ever gotten to the campsite and immediately wished that you had packed an extra 10- pack OFF Deep ...
There are two million of reported incidents of concussions per year in the US. With a push to minimize the ris...
Contributed by Guest Blogger, Amber McDonald: It’s been a little more than two months since the South Side De...
This Saturday I went to my first ever roller derby bout for our home team - Ann Arbor Roller Derby. I know tha...
Inside the arenas in Brazil's twelve host cities for the FIFA World Cup, celebrations run rampant with each vi...
Do you love guns? The thrill of strategy and competition? The atmosphere of combat? Then Airsoft is your sport...
The 2014 FIFA World Cup is coming to a close, but don't retire from your televisions just yet. The 2014 Lacros...
What started out as a gym game played between two peach baskets has in little more than a century become one o...
Mouth guard upkeep may not be the first thing on every user’s list of priorities, but after a few weeks of bei...
Akervall Technologies created lightweight mouthguards that offer athletes more protection than conventional mo...
We are just two days away from UFC Fight Night on Saturday, Oct.4, where Top UFC welterweight contender Rory...
by JON ZEMKE for Concentrate Media Innovation in a medical office Not all of the biotechnology being developed...
CCM Hockey and SISU Guard began an exclusive brand partnership to offer athletes and retailers co-branded CCM ...
Next month, Aspen, Colorado will host the annual Winter X-Games snowsport competition. Inaugurated in 1997, ...
With Lee Stempniak bringing the number of confirmed cases of mumps to 17, we thought it was a prime time to ex...
Paul Rabil has been traded from the Boston Cannons to the New York Lizards, and while Major League Lacrosse wa...
Enterprising Women magazine has announced the winners of the 2015 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards, an an...
This 2 minute test allows coaches and parents to accurately identify concussions in 97% of players. Learn how ...
Well guys, the madness is officially over. We started with 68 teams and now we're left with Duke standing at...
They said they had no stars, there was talk of national title drought and ACC dominance. But here we are, M...
In the past 30 years, rugby has received increased support from all over the states. In 2009, the Internation...
The 2015 Winter X Games were held January 22-25, 2015 at Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colo. This annual extre...
We've had a great year. SISU traveled to the olympics, fought in the UFC, protected mouth fortresses in two Wo...
This article is written by Truman Lewis for Consumer Affairs. Do athletic mouthguards really prevent concussio...
The title "World Cup" represents global competition – no matter if it's soccer, rugby, cricket or roller derby...
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