HipSaver Activs Shorts

HipSaver Activs Hip Protector Shorts

HipSaver Activs Shorts are short fleecy padded hip protector shorts with HipSaver airPas sewn in over the hips and the coccyx. HipSaver airPads are soft encapsulated foam pads used in HipSaver soft hip protectors that protect fragile hips from the effects of falling.  

HipSaver Activs Shorts from £32.99 + VAT (£39.59)
HipSaver Activs Shorts hip protector shorts can be worn during hot weather, while gardening or when on exotic sunshine holidays. HipSaver Activs Shorts hip protector shorts provide protection to the hips and to the tailbone, whilst allowing the sunlight to reach the skin for the synthesis of vitamin D that is of paramount importance to healthy bones and to overall health.

HipSaver Activs Shorts hip protector shorts are available in 6 hip sizes and in 2 colours (navy and grey). You can choose shorts with protective hip pads only or for added extra confidence you can elect to choose those with hip pads and coccyx protectors. The shorts are suitable for men and women.  

HipSaver airPads are permanently sewn into the HipSaver garments for good positioning, when dressing and worn and for convenience during laundry.

"When used in institutions, it is recommended that the hip protector shields are sewn into the underwear to reduce staff effort and time."

    - Ian D. Cameron, Assoc. Professor of Rehabilitation
    - Medicine, University of Sidney, Australia
    - British Medical Journal 16 February 2002

HipSaver Activs Shorts Sizes:

For the best fit measure around the hips at the top of thighs at the level of great trochanter.  

1. X Small (XS): 70 – 81 cm / 28 – 31 inches
2. Small (S): 82 – 92 cm / 32 – 35 inches
3. Medium (M): 93 – 102 cm / 36 – 39 inches
4. Large (L): 103 – 114 cm / 40 – 44 inches
5. X Large (XL): 115 – 127 cm / 45 – 50 inches
6. XX Large (XXL): 128 – 146 cm / 51 – 57 inches 

HipSaver Activs Shorts with 2 hip pads only cost £32.99 + VAT (£39.59)

HipSaver Activs Shorts with 2 hip pads and an extra third pad at the coccyx cost £38.98 + VAT (£46.78)

Please note that Hip Protectors are not VAT exempt.

You can learn about hip protectors on the Hip Protectors page.

HipSaver Activs Shorts 

Other products and devices useful in elderly care can be found on Care of the Elderly People page.

For general background on hip protectors, refer to Hip Protectors page.

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