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SAFEHIP® is the only patented hip protector around. Its horseshoe shape assists natural physical functions. The impact of a fall is not only reduced, but diverted to the surrounding soft parts. The following pictures clarify how these are different from standard protectors.
- Model that fits both sexes
- For use in hospitals, nursing homes or at home
- For people requiring intensive nursing care
- Can be used with sanitary pads for light incontinence
- Can be worn over user's underwear
- Discreet and comfortable to wear
- Available in sizes XS to XXL
- Washable at up to 95°C, can be tumbledried at high temperatures
- Complies with disinfection control requirements
Clinically proven
SAFEHIP® is the most commonly clinically tested hip protector. SAFEHIP® has been tested on a total of 7000 patients worldwide so far.
It can reduce fractures of the femur neck by up to 64%*.
SAFEHIP® AirX™ Unisex - the 100% textile hip protector
- Protectors made from 100% textile AirX material (16 mm thick)
- Adapts to the body perfectly, hardly wear out and are barely perceptible
- Excellent breathability
- Gives a dry and comfortable feeling
- Minimises skin irritations such as reddening and itching
- Trousers are very comfortable to wear
- Seamless trousers have no annoying seams
- High percentage of elastane creates a perfect fit, meaning that they are also suitable as incontinence trousers
- Washable at 95°C; tumble dryer-safe
- Medicinal product - CE marked
For further information: http://tytex.com/products/hip-protection/clinical-articles/
* Users compared to non-users in a clinical study conducted in Norwegian care homes - Bentzen H, Bergland A, Forsén L; “Risk of hip fractures in slightly protected, heavily protected and unprotected cases”; Inj. Prev. 2008; 14; 306-310.
SAFEHIP AirX Hip Protector - Unisex
$135.00
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