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HipSaver Hip ProtectionHipSaver
Soft Hip Protector - Styles and Sizes
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Please note that the HipSaver airPad does not take up fluids, such as water, urine or blood. The viscoelastic foam is encapsulated in polyurethane film to form an airtight and watertight pouch. Radio frequency technique is used as the encapsulation process. The pad can be washed at 95 degrees C (boil wash) and tumble dried at high heat. |
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Please also note that under the body weight the pad slightly inflates - like an air cushion - due to the presence of air trapped in the pouch. The pad is temperature responsive and when worn, becomes soft and pliable, moulding itself into the body contours. |
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Please note that HipSaver airPads as well as HipSaver garments are designed to be compatible with incontinence and will therefore accommodate the largest incontinence wear. HipSaver airPads and HipSaver garments will withstand the harshest laundries that comply with the infection control regulations. |
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HipSaver SlimFit for the Elegant Older Person |
HipSaver SlimFit (Regular and Fly Front)
Designed
for optimum style and comfort, the HipSaver SlimFit delivers superior protection
without sacrifice to style, as it is virtually undetectable underneath usual
clothing. The soft
airPads provide a snug-fit protection to the vulnerable trochanteric area.
HipSaver SlimFit can be ordered in regular version for ladies or with a fly front for men. HipSaver SlimFit regular is available in a choice of white and beige colour. The fly front HipSaver SlimFit is available only in white.
HipSaver SlimFit TailBone (regular and fly) - a model with an extra tail bone protective pad that can protect against impact related injuries during backward falling.
Available in flesh and white in regular version and in white only "fly" version for men.
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HipSaver Nursing Home Style |
HipSaver
Nursing Home Style has been designed for easy wear, convenience and comfort
of people with continence problems.
The Nursing Home Style is a comfortable and roomy brief for easy dressing and compatibility with incontinence wear. It has an elasticated waistband and large leg openings that allows easy pull on and off. The airPads fit snugly over the vulnerable trochanteric areas. The soft wide fabric crotch accommodates incontinence pads and diapers.
All styles
of HipSavers can
withstand high temperatures up to 121CO (250OF) and thus fall
within the washing requirements of the most stringent
institutional laundry procedures
- 95
degrees C.
HipSavers Nursing Home models are available in regular and fly front versions, both made in the practical stain and discolouration resistant beige colour.
HipSaver Nursing Home TailBone model (in beige colour only) is also available with the tail bone protective pad that can prevent injuries when backward falls occur.
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HipSaver QuickChange |
HipSaver QuickChange offers a faster and more
convenient continence pad change. It has a “snap-down” front crotch panel that
allows inco pad changes whilst standing up or lying down without having to
remove the briefs - thus saving time and effort. The protective airPads fit snugly over
the trochanters. HipSaver QuickChange models are made only in beige colour that is the most practical in coping with staining and discoloration.
HipSaver QuickChange TailBone has an extra tail bone protective pad that can help to prevent injuries sustained when backward falls occur. This model is unisex and available only in beige colour.
| HipSaver EasyFit Style |
HipSaver
EasyFit style is another style that offers a quick and convenient dressing.
The Easy Fit is perfect for wear by people, who have difficulties with stepping into garments. The EasyFit style can be wrapped around the person and subsequently fastened together. The 'wrap over' design allows the hip protector garment to be conveniently draped over any personal continence pants or large diapers. Patients can be dressed and changed whilst standing, sitting or lying down.
HipSaver EasyFit is unisex and made in 100% antibacterial moisture wicking polyester. The fabric is stain resistant and its special moisture wicking fibres ensure optimum dryness even if exposed to urine leakage.
HipSaver EasyFit TailBone has an extra tail bone pad to protect from injuries sustained during backward falls. This model is unisex and made in white colour only from a 100% antibacterial polyester with fast wicking properties.
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HipSaver OpenBottom Standard |
HipSaver OpenBottom Standard is
similar to the SlimFit style,
but has no crotch.
HipSaver OpenBottom has been designed to meet the needs of people experiencing specific problems and difficulties, such as severe manual and mental dexterity problems or special toileting requirements.
The OpenBottom model is available in white only. It is unisex and can be worn by men and women.
| HipSaver OpenBottom SnapOn |
OpenBottom SnapOn is an 'easy fit' variant of the OpenBottom Standard model as pictured above.
The OpenBottom SnapOn is designed for fast and convenient dressing. It can be simply wrapped around the user wearing incontinence pants or diapers. It fastens with a single snap at the waist and one snap at each upper leg. There are 3 durable reinforced snap fasteners in total.
The SnapOn model is worn conveniently over incontinence pads. When changing the incontinence pads - simply unfasten the leg snaps, change the diaper and refasten.
The OpenBottom SnapOn is unisex and in white colour only. It is made from a special fast wicking 100% polyester fabric protected against microbial growth by Aegis Microbe Shield. The polyester is soft and durable and designed to wick the moisture speedily away from the skin for the best comfort and dryness of the user.
HipSaver Sizes
| Size Code | Hip Measurements |
| XXS | 60 - 69 cm /24-27 inches |
| XS | 70 - 81 cm / 28-31 inches |
| S | 82 - 92 cm / 32-35 inches |
| M | 93 - 102 cm / 36-39 inches |
| L | 103 -114 cm / 40-44 inches |
| XL | 115 -127 cm / 45-50 inches |
| XXL | 128 -146 cm / 51-57 inches |
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HipSaver SlimFit: £37.59 incl. VAT |
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HipSaver SlimFit TailBone: £43.46 incl. VAT |
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HipSaver Nursing Home: £37.59 incl. VAT |
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HipSaver Nursing Home TailBone: £43.46 incl. VAT |
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HipSaver QuickChange: £37.59 incl. VAT |
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HipSaver QuickChange TailBone: £43.46 incl. VAT |
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HipSaver EasyFit: £37.59 incl. VAT |
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HipSaver EasyFit TailBone: £43.46 incl. VAT |
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HipSaver OpenBottom (Standard and SnapOn): £37.59 incl. VAT |
For HipSaver Activs soft long padded pants and/or shorts CLICK HERE!
For HipSaver Interim soft multi-user pyjamas for short term use CLICK HERE!
Printable HipSaver Patient Leaflet with Order Form
Printable HipSaver Interim and Activs Leaflet
Printable Falls Mats Bedside Fall Out Mats Leaflet
DermaSaver Printable Brochure with Case Studies, Pricing and Order Forms
Quality Guarantee - we believe in the quality of the HipSaver products and we provide 12 months Quality Warranty against any major material and workmanship faults. We will immediately exchange any product found to be faulty for a new pair in the same size and style. Please note that this warranty does not cover damages caused by careless mistreatment of the products, disregard of care instructions and/or natural wear and tear of the garments.
Please note that HipSaverR is not available on prescription and that the standard rate VAT (17.5%) applies. HM Customs do not allow VAT exemption on hip protectors.
NHS Professionals - please, contact us directly on 01835 864866 prior to ordering! You can phone/fax us or e-mail us via the contact page on this website to obtain NHS pricing for the HipSaver products. We require your name, position, address, phone/fax numbers and e-mail address, when available.
Testimonials
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Evaluation of acceptance and effectiveness of HipSaver soft hip protectors by Joanne Alexander, a Manager of 20 Bedded Home specialising in Dementia Care, Kent, United Kingdom |
Injuries from falls cost lives- it’s that simple. Reducing the risk of injuries is not an easy task, especially with Dementia Sufferers who cannot remember their own abilities.
My solution? Encourage those at risk of falls to wear Hip Savers – thus minimising the risk of injuries as far as possible without restricting their independence.
In my experience, no client who has fallen whilst wearing Hip Savers has suffered a fractured hip- whatever the circumstances. I have used solid-shell style hip protectors in the past, but they have been uncomfortable for the wearer (especially overnight) and hence compliance was reduced.
However, since switching to Hip Savers I have not had this problem- they are well tolerated by clients and have won approval from staff and families alike.
Everything comes at a cost, and yes- the initial outlay seems expensive. But, as I say to families who are funding the purchase, there is no cost on a life.
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Statement from Monica Harvey BScPT, Registered Physical Therapist, Alberta Hospital, Canada: |
"I am a physical therapist working in a Geriatric Care facility. We have been using HipSavers now for about a year and a half.
We have been very pleased with this product and in this time have not had any hip fractures from falls while our patients were wearing HipSavers.
We have considerably reduced the number of patients who were previously 'restrained for safety' as our staff feels much more secure allowing ambulation by patients who have mild balance impairments, knowing that they are wearing HipSavers."
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Testimonial from a Scottish Retired Lady Doctor: |
"I have used hip protectors for the past three and a half years after a lumbar vertebral collapse due to osteoporosis. I have used them daily and found them very satisfactory except for their hardness and for this reason I have not used them at night.
Recently I have purchased 3 pairs of soft hip protectors Hipsavers Slimfits.
These new hip protectors are much
more comfortable and therefore acceptable for 24 hour use. Like the original
hard protector, the new soft Hipsaver model washes well.
In short, I am delighted with my Hipsavers."
Dr. J. S., retired General
Practitioner, Scotland. (Name on file)
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Testimonial from a Scottish Care Professional: |
"As an Occupational Therapist, I am all too aware of the
consequences of hip fractures, therefore I encourage all my patients who have
osteoporosis and are at risk of falling to wear hip protectors. Both my mother
and mother in law have been wearing ones with a rigid shell for several years
and they have proved their worth.
However, these new hip protectors HipSavers from Win Health were brought to my
attention last week and I was able to wear a pair day and night. I found them
extremely comfortable. I lent them to my mother who had been wearing the hard
shell variety and she was absolutely thrilled. She said they were incredibly
comfortable and said that if she had to get another pair she'd definitely choose
them!"
Ms. M., Scotland. (Name on file)
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UK Clinical
Trial News
The RHINO
Project - a Project to Reduce Hip
Injury in Needy Older People - a year long project undertaken in Dudley, West
Midlands between July 2003 and June 2004. The RHINO trial was funded by a
dti modernisation grant. The aim of the RHINO trial was to evaluate the use of
two types of hip protectors (hard shells protector Safehip and soft pads
protector HipSaver) amongst frail dependent fallers and fallers with dementia,
both in their own homes and in a care home setting, with a view to highlighting
the most cost-effective use of future funding. 