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Why do we use AirX™ shields?
Easier to wash and dry
AirX™ is a three dimensional spacer fabric which is ideally
suited to absorb impacts and cushion the body from
falls. One of the unique features of the material is that
it has the ability to wick moisture efficiently away from
the skin, helping to keep the patient cooler than any
other hip protector available today (according to EMPA
test report no. 448819, March 2009). Leaving
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to suffer from any skin problems and ulceration.
The textile shields also allow for easy washing and drying of the SAFEHIP® AirX™ hip protectors. They can be
washed more than 80 times at temperatures up to 95°C
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AirX™ is made of a soft, lightweight material that perfectly follows the contours of the body. This means that
the flexible AirX™ conforms perfectly to the patient’s
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wear – even for long periods at a time. This means
that choosing SAFEHIP® AirX™ will result in a much
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We have tested SAFEHIP® AirX™ in a leading European
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SAFEHIP® is the most thoroughly tested hip protector in
the world. It has been tested on more than 7000 users
in clinical trials in Scandinavia, Holland, Germany, Japan
and Australia, and the results are unequivocal: SAFEHIP®
has a significant effect in reducing the number of hip
fractures.
The study “Predictors of Adherence to the Use of Hip
Protectors in Nursing Homes Residents”1 evaluated
the effects of an intervention programme aimed at increasing adherence to the use of external hip protectors
and thereby reducing hip fractures. The study concluded
that the effective use of hip protectors can prevent hip
fractures. More specifically, trials of hip protectors in
nursing homes showed a significant reduction in hip
fractures.
Similar effects were also proven in 2008 in another
study: “Risk of hip fractures in soft protected,
hard protected, and unprotected falls” 2. The study
was carried out in Norway with the participation of 18
Norwegian nursing homes with a total of 1236 patients.
The nursing homes were randomized to offer either soft
or hard hip protectors. The objective of the study was
to compare hip fracture risk in soft and hard protected
falls to the risk in unprotected falls. Then to compare
the incidence of hip fractures in nursing homes that
provide soft and hard protectors for their residents. Hip
protectors used in the study were SAFEHIP® Soft and
SAFEHIP® Hard.
The conclusion of the comparison between hip fractures
in soft protected, hard protected and unprotected falls
shows that both types of hip protectors have the potential, when worn correctly, to considerably reduce the
risk of a hip fracture in falls. Both can be recommended
to nursing home residents as a means of preventing hip
fractures.
The study “Uptake and adherence with soft- and
hard-shelled hip protectors in Norwegian Nursing homes” 3 from 2007 published in International
Osteoporosis Foundation and National Osteoporosis
Foundation showed that there was no clinically relevant
difference in the acceptance and probability of continued use between soft and hard-shelled hip protectors
in nursing homes. However, significantly more users of
the soft hip protector used the protector 24 hours a day
because it was more comfortable.
SAFEHIP® is the most clinically proven hip protector on the
market. Since the mid nineties it has been thoroughly
tested in multiple studies around the world. To see extracts of all the clinical studies visit www.safehip.com.
1 Warnke, A, Meyer, G, Bender, R, Mühlhauser, I. 2004. JAGS 2 Bentzen. H, Bergland. A, Forsén. L. 2008. Injury Prevention 3 Bentzen, H, Forsén, L, Becker, C, Bergland, A. 20. March 2007
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A hip fracture can reduce quality of life
For elderly people, who often have a weakened balance,
reduced strength and even may be influenced by medecine, one of the worst things that can happen from a fall
is a broken hip. And so many different things may cause
a fall - a loose carpet, a tree root on the footpath or an
accidental stumble over a high kerb during shopping.
The consequences of a hip fracture are often very
serious. The older the person is, the longer the healing
process will take and is likely to be more complicated.
Rehabilitation is also a long, hard process, and in many
cases is never complete. Many patients will experience
permanent injury, loss of mobility, and their independent
active life will end.
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Active people suffer the most
Studies show that for a large percentage of people
over 60 who have a hip fracture repaired, their mobility
is seriously impaired afterwards. Even simple things
like using stairs, getting out of bed, or getting dressed
become harder to do unaided.
In other words – the result is often a major loss of independence and quality of life. The more active the patient
was prior to the accident, the harder they will be hit by
now leading a more passive and sedentary life. That is
why hip protectors are not only for the weak and elderly.
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SAFEHIP® has always been the leading pioneer within
hip protection. Right from the start we have been at the
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The SAFEHIP® AirX™ products of today are based
on our specially patented “horseshoe-shaped” shield.
In the event of a fall on the hip, the SAFEHIP® AirX™
shield disperses the energy of the impact away from
the greater trochanter (hip bone). This means that the
energy from the fall is absorbed by the soft tissue and
the muscles around the femoral neck, thereby reducing
the risk of a hip fracture.
It has taken years of research to develop the shape and
the materials used for the shield, and our studies continue – focusing on the demands and requirements of the
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The designs of SAFEHIP® hip protector
pants ensure optimum protection and come
in three models – a male, a female and a
unisex model. The pants are flexible and
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fixation pant. The male and female versions have been designed to perform like
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female. When the gender of the patient is
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Ordering Information
Size recommendation charts (hip measurements)
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