The advantages of a hip protector for the elderly with clinical trials

Hip protection
Hip protection underwear helps prevent hip fractures
People who have suffered a fall, or who are at risk of falling, can benefit from effective hip protectors.

Hip fractures are the main reason people are referred to a nursing home. What begins as an innocent fall can lead to surgery, a lengthy hospital stay, and an increased demand for professional care. In addition, 30% of all people who suffer a hip fracture die within 2 years (1).

In other words, hip fractures are expensive for patients in terms of quality of life and for society in terms of economic costs.

An increasing number of older people indicate a future increase in the occurrence of hip fractures. Worldwide, the number of hip fractures is estimated to increase from 1.66 million to 2.6 million in 2025 and 6.26 million in 2050 (2).

Hip protection for the elderly should be seen as an additional safety possibility that contributes to the user's own safety on the same level as a seat belt, life jacket or motorcycle helmet. Hip protection reduces the risk of serious injury, saves money and can also improve the quality of life by promoting a sense of safety, allowing the wearer to remain active, social and reduce the fear of falling.

Pants and belt with hip protection
A hip protector consists of a pair of impact protectors, placed inside a pair of underwear or a belt that holds them in place. While hip protectors will not prevent a fall, they can effectively and economically prevent hip fractures.

SAFEHIP models for hip protection include AirX, Classic and Active

Hip Protection AirX Shield

The textile-based AirX shield

Hip protection Classic foam shield

The classic foam shield

How does SAFEHIP® hip protection work?
SAFEHIP is an economical, comfortable, evidence-based hip protection solution designed to reduce the incidence of hip fractures by providing optimal hip protection. Clinical trials worldwide have shown that SAFEHIP can significantly reduce the incidence of hip fractures (3).

SAFEHIP is the only patented hip protector available. Its horseshoe shape supports natural physical functions so that the impact of a fall is not only reduced, but also deflected to the surrounding soft tissue.



SAFEHIP for hip protection is
- An evidence-based product
- Tested on over 7,000 people worldwide
- A specialized product using AirX technology ™
- The best selling hip protectors on the market

Watch our SAFEHIP® animation and learn more about hip protection, hip fracture prevention and SAFEFHIP®.