Osteoporosis Leads to Hip Fractures. .                                                         

One in two women and one in four men over 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime.               » The National Institutes of Health

Why Choose Plum's ProtectaHip®?
Choose ProtectaHip® when you want the original, award-winning hip protector with the best and longest track record for safety and dependability.  Choose ProtectaHip® when you want patented breakthrough technology which has improved lives by preventing hip fractures for over 17 years. Choose ProtectaHip®  when you want freedom with safety, comfort and empowerment.

Hip Protectors that need replacement after one impact or one laundry cycle drain your budget. ProtectaHip® Hip Protectors last more than 50 times longer than other hip protectors. Choose the best for your safety and your budget. Choose ProtectaHip®.

• Proven Superior Safety Effectiveness.  ProtectaHip® hip protectors are engineered for optimal safety by ASTM standards and designed for proper placement and generous protection against 3 critical sites of hip fractures surrounding the Greater Trochanter.

• Dependable. ProtectaHip® hip protectors are made with the same family of core materials proven successful for impact absorption for over 25 years, unlike brands that keep changing the pad structures due to injuries and product failures.

• Ergonomic. ProtectaHip® hip protectors anatomically conform to each individual for a custom fit that's comfortable enough for sleeping for nighttime safety and independence.

• Optimal Hygiene. ProtectaHip® hip protector undergarments are double-lined in the finest material for maximum comfort, durability, and anti-bacterial safety.

• Safe. ProtectaHip® hip protectors are rugged and dependable. No plastic pouches that tear. No hard shells that shift. No clumsy external belts. No foams that rupture when wet. No pads that melt in the dryer. Just safety when you need it, durability you can count on, and the convenience of machine wash & dry.

• Budget-Friendly. Unlike inexpensive brands that are quickly discarded, Plum's ProtectaHip® hip protectors are made with only the highest quality of materials for long-term safety and dependability.

• Stylish.  ProtectaHip® is available in Ladies and Gentlemen's Undergarments, Convenient Front Snap™ Undergarments, and in Outerwear Styles of ProtectaHip® Active Lounge Pants™ and Active Lounge Shorts™.

              Choose ProtectaHip® when you want
                      the best odds in your favor.
         ASTM IMPACT ABSORPTION  Less is More!
     The Lower the Number, the Greater the Protection 
ProtectaHip® hip protectors are engineered with only the highest quality of materials for optimal safety wet or dry. Others use foams that rupture when wet and require Warning Labels. Compare Plum's Number to the other brands: Plum's number is as low as 79, compared with 212.5 and 341.5 That's how much more impact energy is reaching the hip.
                A number above 200 is dangerous.
While no hip protector can guarantee protection from all impacts or injuries, Plum is committed to engineering only the highest quality of materials for safety effectiveness, rugged dependability, and lightweight comfort.

ProtectaHip® Active Lounge Shorts™

ProtectaHip® Active Lounge Pants™

ProtectaHip® Ladies

Facts & Stats Studies have demonstrated that  one in three non-institutionalized seniors will sustain at least one fall per year and that 50% of these individuals will suffer significant  injury.  Injuries pose a significant burden in terms of loss of life, reduced quality of life, and economic cost.  Other suffering includes disability , loss of confidence in physical and functional abilities, fear of falling, increased social isolation, and increased dependency on caregivers, loss of mobility, and long-term institutionalization. >>Journal of the American Geriatrics Society  Falls are common occurrences in elderly people worldwide and have several adverse consequences, such as physical injuries, psychological distress, decreased functioning and diminished quality of life.  >>Journal of the American Geriatrics Society   Falls and mobility problems are common and serious problems facing older adults.  Falls account for two-thirds of accidental deaths in older adults.   Falls are generally the result of multiple etiologies:  gait and balance disorders, functional impairment, visual deficits, cognitive impairment and the use of psychotropic medications are the most important risk factors for falling.   >>Journal of the American Geriatrics Society   In older adults, medications that affect the central nervous system, such as opioids, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and benzodiazepines  increase the risk of falls resulting in hip fractures and skull fractures, some as much as doubling the risk. >> Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Falls and the belief that one might fall in fall-risk situations can result in restriction of mobility and activity, feelings of helplessness, loss of confidence, depression, and institutionalization. >> Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Hip protector use prevents hip fractures and increases life expectancy.  Hip protector use saves dollars and improves quality of life.  >>Journal of the American Geriatrics Society In addition to physical disability from hip fractures, the onset of immune deficiencies and major depressive disorders are common sequelae.   >> Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

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ProtectaHip® Active Lounge Pants™ are sleek and sporty.  Sturdy enough for vigorous outdoor activities, yet comfortable enough for lounging. Sewn-in undetectable hip protector pads provide safety while hidden behind convenient slash pockets.  Designed in the finest microfiber fabrics with elasticized waist
and cuffs for easy on and off. 

ProtectaHip® Active Lounge Shorts™ are ideal for warmer clients and indoor exercise.

No detail is overlooked, including a stylish self-fabric drawstring.  Easiest care: machine wash & dry. ProtectaHip® Active Lounge Pants™ and Active Lounge Shorts™ are the simplest solutions
to the problem of hip fractures.

Plum’s ProtectaHip® Hip Protector Pads are fire-retardant and
self-extinguishing, for the safety of patients, caregivers and
nursing homes.  Other brands catch fire and keep burning.