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HipSavers - patented soft hip protectors - biomechanically validated and proven to work WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF REBUILDING OUR WEBSITE. IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY DIFFICULTIES NAVIGATING AROUND THE SITE, PLEASE CALL US ON 01835 864866 FOR HELP! OUR ONLINE SHOP IS FULLY OPERATIONAL AND IS NOT AFFECTED BY THE WEBSITE CHANGES. YOU CAN SEARCH FOR THE PRODUCTS OF YOUR CHOICE THERE! SIMPLY CLICK ON THE 'TO SHOP ONLINE' MOVING LINK ABOVE TO BE REDIRECTED TO OUR ONLINE SHOP. IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY DIFFICULTIES NAVIGATING AROUND THE SITE or GOING TO OUR ONLINE SHOP, PLEASE CALL US ON 01835 864866 FOR HELP! Our International number for calling from outside the UK is + 44 1835 864866. 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
Printable HipSaver research: Hip Pads: Effective fracture prevention. George Gross, Tsan-Hui Chen, Carolyn Flaherty. (2000). Advance for Physical Therapists, 11(22), 45-46. In the UK, the RHINO Project - a 12 Months Hip Protector Study carried out in Dudley, West Midlands (project funded by the DTi Modernisation Grant) between July 2003 and June 2004 - also confirmed the superiority of the soft HipSavers over the hard shell Safehips. You can view the Rhino Project Final Report here! View and print out a summary of another successful Hip Protector Project carried out in South West Kent South West Kent PCT Hip Protector Trial Read and print a Hip Protector Pilot Project Report completed in the Medway and Swale. Prevention of fall-induced hip fractures: Usability evaluation of hip protectors. K.R. Dunn, C.L. Brace, T. Masud, R.A. Haslam, R.O. Morris. Contemporary Ergonomics 2005 (edited by P.D. Bust and P.T. McCabe). Taylor and Francis, London. Ergonomics Society Conference, Hatfield, 6-8 April 2005, pp 464-468, ISBN 0415374480
HipSaver
Hip Protector -
the
scientifically validated soft hip protector has been designed with users in
mind. HipSaver’s unique dual-mechanism energy absorbing and energy shunting
airPad significantly reduces the forces of impact. During a fall,
the airPad absorbs the en HipSaver airPads were tested at several prestigious universities. Here, we present the results of the testing carried out in August 2000 at the Tampere University of Technology, Applied Mechanics Laboratory by Jarmo Poutala and Jari Parkkari. The test was carried out to the protocol, testing methodology and the testing system identical to that reported in Bone 1999 Aug. 25(2):229-35. The test report shows that the HipSaver pad reduced applied fall force of 7200N to 1790N, thus reducing it to below the fracture threshold of 3100N +/- 1200N and by 20% more effectively than a commonly used hard shell protector (Safehip). The table and the graph below compare the results from the HipSaver pads to the tests results of other hip protector pads as presented in the published Bone report (Bone 1999 Aug. 25(2):229-35).
Important Points to Note:
HipSaver underwear are all-soft one piece briefs with thin tapered viscoelastic foam pads encased in a waterproof and airtight polyurethane pouches. The waterproof pads are permanently sewn in the undergarments over the trochanteric areas and cannot be removed. The HipSaver garments are fully machine washable at 95 degrees C and can be tumble-dried at high temperatures. HipSaver Hip Protectors are all soft and comfortable and suitable for day and night wear. The pants are made from soft polycotton jersey fabrics with Lycra for comfort and fit.
HipSaver provides great shock absorption. It has been independently tested at two prestigious Universities - Harvard University, Massachusetts and Tampere University in Finland. The results showed that the soft HipSaver airPad technology offers excellent reduction in applied force.
HipSaver is used in more than 5000 institutions and by thousands of independently living users in the USA, Canada and in other parts of the world, such as Australia, Ireland, Sweden, Israel, Czech Republic and United Kingdom. HipSaver has been refined and improved in 11 years of research and development. The FDA in the USA cleared HipSaver for marketing in 1994. Since October 2002 HipSaver is supplied by the NHS Supply Chain as being a part of hip protector contract for NHS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. HipSaver is a registered Class 1 Medical Device under the provisions of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC and, as such, carries appropriate CE Mark.
In a controlled study, the high-risk intervention group wearing HipSaver hip protector underwear had a 0% fracture rate (199 falls over 26 months with no hip fractures) as compared to a 4.3% fracture rate (369 falls over 26 months with 16 sustained hip fractures) for the less at-risk control group. Point to note: In this study, the elderly subjects (mean age 79) assessed to be at the highest risk of falls were non-randomly assigned to wear padded underwear in an attempt to immediately reduce their risk of fall related hip fractures. Hip Pads: Effective fracture prevention. George Gross, Tsan-Hui Chen, Carolyn Flaherty. (2000). Advance for Physical Therapists, 11(22), 45-46. A recently published 13 months compliance study using HipSaver soft hip protectors carried out in a long term care facility, the authors reported over 90% compliance to day wear and concluded that hip protector programmes are feasible and sustainable. Hip Protector Compliance: A 13 - Months Study on Factors and Cost in a Long - Term Care Facility. Jeffrey B. Burl, James Centola, Alice Bonner, Colleen Burque. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 2003; 4(5):245-250. (downloadable pdf file) In the United Kingdom, HipSaver was found to be the hip protector of choice in the 12 months Rhino Hip Protector Study in Dudley, West Midlands.
HipSaver undergarments are available in several different styles, each in 7 sizes to ensure proper and accurate fit with maximum comfort to patients with differing health needs. HipSaver is made from soft and skin-friendly materials. It can be worn day and night. The pads are soft, thin and tapered and HipSavers be worn under normal clothes without showing ugly bulges. Male versions with convenient front fly openings are available.
There are no reported or known cases of skin breakdown underneath the HipSaver airPads. The pads are made of 100% urethane foam that is encapsulated in skin friendly polyurethane pouch. There is no latex component. The fabrics used in making of the garments are light, soft and stretchy - containing a mix of cotton and polyester fibres with a touch of Lycra®. HipSaver Easy Fit is made from a 100% antibacterial polyester with special moisture wicking properties.
HipSaver is washable in domestic and industrial washing machines and can be tumble-dried. HipSaver is designed to withstand laundering and drying at very high temperatures as dictated by institutional infection control procedures.
For an independent older person wishing to enjoy an active healthy life with minimum risks related to falling, the HipSaver represents an affordable safety measure and gives confidence to enjoy life to its full potential.
HipSaver offers peace of mind and confidence to the independent older person, their families, friends and carers as it may protect from severe fall related hip injuries.
Recently published 'cost-benefit' analysis of external hip protectors in the nursing home setting states clearly that hip protectors represent not only a cost-saving intervention, but that hip protectors prolong lives and their use leads to 'life expectancy gains' in the elderly population destined to have a fracture. The authors recommend a preferential use of the soft-shell variety of hip protectors, because soft hip protectors are preferred for comfort and are likely to have improved adherence rates without compromise to biomechanical effectiveness. A Cost-Benefit Analysis of External Hip Protectors in the Nursing Home Setting. Lisa A Honkanen, Bruce R Schackman, Alvin I Mushlin, Mark S Lachs. Journal of American Geriatrics Society (JAGS), 2005; 53:190-197. In the care or residential institutions, HipSaver can help to prevent consequences of the unpreventable falls, thus improving patient safety whilst encouraging beneficial mobility and giving the carers – as well as the patients - more peace of mind. HipSavers soft hip protectors help to prolong the elderly people's lives! Please note, that the HipSaver garments should not be discarded/replaced after a fall. HipSavers are reusable time after time again! Efficacy of the airPad shells is not impaired by falls. HipSavers should be replaced, when signs of ordinary undergarment wear and tear (i.e. same as on normal standard underwear pants) are observed or, if the pads were accidentally damaged/pierced by high impact with sharp instruments. Such damage will be immediately apparent, because the damaged pad will take in water and lose its shape during the next wash. 12 months Quality Guarantee covers material and/or workmanship faults, hence, if products were to be found faulty, such would be immediately replaced. Quality Guarantee does not cover normal wear and tear, misuse, disregard of laundry precaution on the use of bleach or purposeful damage. Summary: HipSaver presents an effective way to minimise the devastating consequences of falling. However, it should not be looked upon as the only solution to prevention of fall related hip fractures and it is not guaranteed to prevent all hip fractures resulting from falls. HipSaver performs best as an integral part of an overall preventive package, which consists of the following elements: 1. Attainment and maintenance of life-long optimum bone health - learn about osteoporosis and bone health 2. Pro-activity and vigilance in fall prevention - identify and implement simple fall prevention strategies and actions 3. Prevention or minimisation of consequences of the unpreventable and unforeseen falls - consider adding HipSaver solution 4. View suggested HipSaver Institutional Programme Implementation (you can print this out) View available HipSaver Models See HipSaver Interim Short Pyjamas for Short Term Acute Hospital Use See HipSaver Activs Long and Short Casuals 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 Video programme on DVD entitled "Protecting people from the effects of falling" is available now from Win Health. It is offered free to healthcare professionals, social services executives, care homes staff and other professionals involved with Falls Prevention Initiatives or practically interested in the prevention of fall related injuries. The programme features Dr Tahir Masud of Nottingham City Hospital; Dr Bernard Walsh from St. James's Hospital in Dublin; Mr George Gross from Boston, MA and others. You can reserve your free copy by sending an e-mail to halina@winhealth.co.uk We require your full name, position, postal address, telephone number. You can also request your free copy by phone or fax as presented above.
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HipSaver
Hip Protector is a registered Class 1 Medical
Device (Directive 93/42/EEC). HipSaver Hip Protector is included in the NHS
Supply Chain Catalogue and can be purchased
by the NHS Buyers from the NHS Supply Chain Depots in England, Wales and
Northern Ireland. Alternatively - HipSavers can be purchased at the NHS price directly from us. In Scotland, we
supply the NHS institutions directly and our details feature on the Scottish
Healthcare Supplies website.
ergy released by the initial impact. This
leads to redistribution of the air within the open cells of the viscoelastic urethane
memory foam
encased in the airtight
and waterproof urethane pouch. At the time of impact, the pad temporarily inflates like a miniature air bag and
diverts the force away from the vulnerable hipbone. Subsequently, the soft pad returns to the pre-fall
status. The concept of HipSaver soft hip pads evolved from the research
carried out during the NASA development of
protective padded suits for astronauts and pilots.
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