Safehip™ provides proven protection against hip fractures caused by falls.

Safehip™ is made using two light, yet extremely strong, hip protecting shells sewn into high quality underwear. Many successful clinical trials have been carried out world wide.

More than 70,000 people each year sustain a hip fracture, with around 14,000 deaths occurring as a result. Of those people suffering a hip fracture, 20% of elderly people will die within 6 months, 50% will never regain their previous independence and many will require some form of residential care.

 

The monetary cost of hip fractures is also enormous and expected to rise significantly over the next few years. The cost to the NHS for each hip fracture is estimated to be at least £12,300 - a substantial contribution towards the £940M cost of osteoporosis in the UK.

In a fall, Safehip spreads and disperses the impact away from the hip joint and into the surrounding tissues, which are far more able to take the impact.

On impact, the protective shell springs in a little, thus spreading the impact out in time, thus again reducing the energy peak on the surrounding tissues.

Finally, the curved outer surface of the protective shells will encourage the wearer to roll on impact, so diverting some of the fall energy into the roll, and again reducing the effect of the impact.

Finally, the curved outer surface of the protective shells will encourage the wearer to roll on impact, so diverting some of the fall energy into the roll, and again reducing the effect of the impact.

Safehip is a proven and effective method of protecting against hip fractures amongst the elderly. By significantly reducing the risk of hip fractures, Safehip can help:

- Prevent hospitalisation and subsequent disability
- Save fallers the trauma, pain and disability of a broken hip
- Improve patient confidence and quality of life.

The original Safehip, now widely used in hospitals, care homes and for everyday use in the community. It is documented in many published clinical trials and proved to be effective at reducing hip fractures. It has also proved to be cost effective and adaptable in use.

Safehip Classic is particularly hard wearing and resistant to damage in use. It is also designed to accommodate the needs of people with continence problems. Manufactured from a blend of cotton and Lycra®, the briefs hold the protective shells firmly but gently in the correct position. Safehip Classic is worn, washed and dried just like any other piece of high quality underwear.

Safehip Classic can be washed and dried just like normal underwear. However, because Safehip Classic contains Lycra®, chlorine bleach should never be used. Safehip Classic is designed to tolerate hospital foul wash cycles or occasional washing at 95°C without reducing the effectiveness of the shells.

Safehip Classic and Safehip Plus are available in both female and male versions (with fly opening) and come in a range of sizes.

Ordering Safehip classic and plus can be done either with the attached order form, over the phone on 01369 8630050 or through our secure website www.freedomhealthcare.co.uk

Post and Packing to all UK Post Codes (for all other destinations please call 01369 830050)

1 Safehip £4.50
2 Safehip £5.95
3 or more £7.50

 

Safehip provides proven protection against hip fractures caused by falls.

Safehip is made using two light, yet extremely strong, hip protecting shells sewn into high quality underwear. Many successful clinical trials have been carried out world wide.

More than 70,000 people each year sustain a hip fracture, with around 14,000 deaths occurring as a result. Of those people suffering a hip fracture, 20% of elderly people will die within 6 months, 50% will never regain their previous independence and many will require some form of residential care.

The monetary cost of hip fractures is also enormous and expected to rise significantly over the next few years. The cost to the NHS for each hip fracture is estimated to be at least £12,300 - a substantial contribution towards the £940M cost of osteoporosis in the UK.

In a fall, Safehip spreads and disperses the impact away from the hip joint and into the surrounding tissues, which are far more able to take the impact.

On impact, the protective shell springs in a little, thus spreading the impact out in time, thus again reducing the energy peak on the surrounding tissues.

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