HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS’ CHOICE FOR
ADVANCED FALLS SAFETY HIP PROTECTION.

DON'T LET A BROKEN HIP

END YOUR ACTIVE LIFESTYLE.


 Osteoporosis Leads to Hip Fractures

Even as a Result of a Minor Fall or Trivial Accident

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

ProtectaHip+Plus® The Original, Award-Winning Hip Protector is now available with optimized protection for critical falls safety needs. When maximum protection and peace of mind are indicated, choose Plum's ProtectaHip+Plus® hip protector. hi ptors

  • State-of-the-Art Falls Safety. ProtectaHip+Plus® hip protector is engineered with an optimized dual protective core for advanced protection against impacts and fall-related injuries. hip protectors
  • Safe.  Plum’s ProtectaHip+Plus® 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, durability and convenience you can count on.
  • Optimal Hygiene, ProtectaHip+Plus® Garments are double-lined for maximum comfort, dependability, and anti-bacterial safety. ProtectaHip+Plus® Pads will not absorb water, so will not become moldy and unsanitary when wet like others. hip fractures
  • Triple Protection.   Plum’s ProtectaHip+Plus® hip protectors provide proper, generous and stay-put coverage to protect against 3 critical types of hip fractures: intertrochanteric, transcervical, and subtrochanteric hip fractures.
  • Budget-Friendly.  ProtectaHip+Plus® hip protectors are unbreakable and made with superior materials for unmatched, cost-effective long-term use. fall safety protection
  • Breathable.  Plum’s ProtectaHip+Plus® hip protectors conform to your body and are ventilated for maximum comfort.
  • Easy Care.  ProtectaHip+Plus® hip protectors are machine washable and dryable, without removing the ProtectaHip+Plus® Pads.


           
               
ASTM IMPACT ABSORPTION 
                      

The Lower the Number, the Greater the Protection

Compare the Numbers:

Plum's number is as low as 65, compared with 215, 243, and 294. That's how much more impact energy is reaching the hip.
  
   A Peak G 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® and ProtectaHip+Plus® Hip Protector Pads are so superior they are fire-retardant and self-extinguishing  for the safety of patients, care-givers and patient homes and medical facilities.  Other brands catch fire and keep burning.



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Put the Odds in Your Favor with
Plum's Award-Winning Falls SafetyWear

 
Facts & Stats

Fall-related injuries are the leading cause of injury hospitalizations in elderly individuals. Hip fractures cause the greatest number of deaths and lead to the most severe health problems and poorer quality of life. Patients with hospital readmissions after hip fracture are nearly twice as likely to die within one year. >> Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Osteoporosis is one of the major public health problems facing elderly, particularly older women, with hip fracture the most severe consequence. >>  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

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+Plus® 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+Plus® 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+Plus® Active Lounge Pants and Active Lounge Shorts are the simplest solutions to the problem of hip fractures.