Win Health

HipSavers user-friendly soft hip protectors

HipSavers are innovative soft hip protector undergarments, designed to reduce impact-related injuries in elderly people with compromised bone strength (osteoporosis).

Hip fracture is the most serious injury in the older people, and many of those who sustain hip fractures lose their independence or die. Currently there are well over 70,000 hip fractures per year in the United Kingdom and the numbers are predicted to grow.

The effectiveness of external hip protectors has been widely researched and debated and it is well accepted that when worn, hip protectors can reduce the risk of fall-related hip injuries.

HipSaver hip protectors are available as all soft undergarments, long casual trousers and mid-length pyjama pants. All HipSavers incorporate proven and patented soft protective pads that reduce the forces generated by falls to well below the fracture threshold, thus protecting the vulnerable trochanteric areas from the damaging effects of direct impact.

HipSaver undergarments are made in several styles to meet patients' needs (for example, incontinence, compromised grip strength, backward falling), in male/female versions and in seven sizes. They are lightweight, comfortable, durable and affordable. All HipSavers are launderable at 95° C and can be tumble dried at high temperatures as required by institutional laundry and cross infection prevention regulations.

You can find out more and buy on-line from the Win Health website (it will open in a new window)