Hip fractures lead to the most severe health problems, poorest quality of life and cause the greatest number of deaths. – Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Osteoporosis is a major health problem facing the older adults with hip fracture the most severe consequence. – Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

One in two women and one in four men over 50 will have an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime. – National Institutes of Health

Plum’s^® ProtectaHip^® is the original, award-winning hip protector with the best and longest track record safety, comfort and durability. Cutting-edge technology tucked inside exquisite garments provides a simple solution to the problem of falls, hip pain, hip fractures and the fear of falling.

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.  Unlike many hip protector brands that keep changing the pad structures due to injuries and product failures, ProtectaHip^® hip protectors are made with the superior core materials Plum has engineered into its products with proven, unmatched falls safety success for over 25 years.

Easy Care Machine Wash & Dry.  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, comfort and durability you can count on.

Plum’s^® ProtectaHip^® Undergarments are double-lined for optimal hygiene with 2 layers of the highest quality of cotton interlock or cotton interlock and attractive stretch lace. Incontinence-friendly ProtectaHip^® Front Snap^TM  has convenient front snaps and gentle elastic at the leg to prevent leaking which can lead to falls. ProtectaHip^® Pads will not absorb water or urine for anti-microbial safety.

Plum’s^® ProtectaHip^® Active Lounge Pants^TM and ProtectaHip^® Active Lounge Shorts^TM are designed in comfortable fabric ideal for all climates. ProtectaHip^® Pads, secured within hidden panels for proper placement over the greater trochanter are tucked behind stylish slash pockets. Elasticized waist and self-fabric drawstring allow for easy on and off.  

Plum’s^® ProtectaHip^® Pads expand in size with the size of ProtectaHip^® Garments for optimal coverage and protection with perfect, stay put placement over the greater trochanter to protect against the 3 sites of hip fractures:  Intertrochanteric, Transcervical and Subtrochanteric.