Safehip AirX Open Hip Protector

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FPTY-SHAX-O-U
$142.95
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Safehip AirX Open Hip Protector

Key Benefits

  • Sewn in pads help reduce hip impact from falls
  • Open design makes incontinence care easier
  • Suits carers changing pads or pull up pants
  • Breathable skin friendly fabric

Product Overview

The Safehip AirX Open Hip Protector is personal underwear that helps reduce the risk of hip fractures thanks to its sewn-in foam hip shields to help reduce the impact of a fall on the hip. 

 The pants incorporates all of the features and benefits of the Safehip AirX Hip Protector Pants closed model but with the convenience of an cut-out bottom/crotch. It can be worn over incontinence pads and diapers allowing carers to easily and quickly change the protective pads without removing the pants while the wearer is standing or lying down.

The unisex design is made from breathable skin friendly fabric and is available in 5 sizes. Size small is currently out of stock until January '27.

Product Details

What is the open Hip protector?

The Safehip AirX Open Hip Protector is designed to provide comfortable hip protection for elderly people and individuals at risk of falls, while allowing them to wear incontinence pull ups or diapers underneath. These hip protectors were developed in response to feedback from nursing staff at aged care facilities. Its practical open design makes dressing, undressing and toileting easier, particularly for people managing incontinence or experiencing difficulty with tight-fitting garments.

Ideal for aged care residents and everyday use, this hip protector combines convenience, comfort and discreet protection, helping support independence and dignity during daily activities.

 

Patented shock-absorbent hip protector

The Hip Pad Hip Protector is based on impact dispersion and absorption. This means that, in the event of a fall on the hip, the hip protector disperses the energy of the impact away from the hip bone. This energy is absorbed by the soft tissue and the muscles around the femoral neck, reducing the risk of a hip fracture.

Hip Protector Safehip AirX

The horse-shoe shaped shield, fitted inside the pants, is highly shock-absorbent and can absorb up to 60% of the impact from a fall. To ensure the best fit possible, the Air X 16 mm fabric shapes the contours of the body. This makes these hip protectors very comfortable to wear.

 

Most sold hip protector in the world

The clinical evidence is based on intensive research and development, with a constant focus on the user’s needs. The Hip Pad Hip protector by Safehip AirX has been tested on more than 7,000 people in a long series of clinical trials in Scandinavia, Germany, Holland, Japan and Australia.

That is why this hip protection underwear is the most sold and available hip protector in the world.

 

Thin, comfortable design

Despite their high level of shock absorption, the protective AirX fabric is only 16mm thick. The 4-way stretch fabric contours the body naturally for the best possible comfort throughout the day and overnight. The hip protectors are worn in a pair of pants, ensuring correct positioning and comfortable use. The shorts can be washed at 90° C.

 

Who benefits from the Hip Pad Hip Protector by Safehip AirX?

The Safehip AirX Hip Protector with Open Bottom is the perfect hip protection for those with Parkinson’s disease and those experiencing motor skills issues or dexterity challenges. This convenient Hip Protector additionally allows nursing staff to provide quicker, easier care for those who need assistance with toileting.

Our hip protectors can be applied to anyone with an increased risk of falling:

  • Seniors
  • Individuals with low bone density, osteoporosis sufferers
  • Those who have a history of falls
  • People suffering from muscular weakness, vertigo or balance disturbance
  • Dementia or Alzheimer’s or cognitively impaired patients
  • Parkinson’s disease patients
  • Vision impaired
  • People taking special medication like tranquilisers, sleeping pills or medicine which lowers blood pressure or blood sugar

This special hip protection underwear will increase self-confidence and ease of movement for its wearer.

 

Features of the open hip protector

  • Hip Protection underwear
  • Clinically proven hip protector tested on more than 7,000 users
  • For use at home, in hospital, nursing home
  • Ideal for anyone at risk of falls in aged care facilities or at home
  • Helps the user to remain social, active and carefree
  • Horse-shoe & sewn-in hip shield absorbs and disperses the impact
  • Designed to be worn over an adult diaper or pull-up pant
  • The open part facilitates change of incontinence products
  • Breathable fabric results in a comfortable wear
  • Ideal for individuals suffering from dementia, dizziness or reduced 
    physical strength
  • Excellent for all day & night use
  • Washable at up to 95°C, will last up to 100 washes
  • Danish design - a testament to quality and thoroughness

 

Sizing

The Hip Pad Hip Protectors, Open by Safehip AirX are available in 5 sizes.

Measure the dimension of the hip on the widest point to find the correct size. Check our sizeguide above, by the option bar.

 

Other hip protector models

We can help you with two more models of Hip Protectors:

Washing Instructions

  • Wash at up to 95°C / 200°F
  • Do not bleach
  • Tumble dry on normal, medium heat
  • Do not iron
  • Do not dry clean
  • Suitable to withstand hospital cleaning procedures
  • After washing, check that both hip shields are in the correct position

 

Specifications

The Hip Pad Hip Protector by Safehip AirX is manufactured from:

  • Cotton (58%)
  • Polyamide (36%)
  • Elastane (6%)ustomer Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

The Open model has an open section at the bottom that lets carers change nappies or pull up pants without pulling the hip protector down. Both versions are made from the same breathable, skin-friendly material and the horse-shoe hip shield that protect the hips from a possible fracture.
Yes, it can be worn day and night. The open crotch design particularly suits people managing incontinence who need to undress quickly. This makes overnight care simpler for carers.
Yes, it can be machine washed and tumble dried. This makes the hip protector practical for ongoing daily use in aged care and home settings. Follow the care label for the best results.
A hip protector like this is designed for people at risk of falls or a medical condition that increases their fall risk. They are particularly convenient for people with Parkinson's, or experiencing challenges with motor skils or dexterity. They are also very suitable for women with osteoporosis, or frail seniors.
Yes, the open design accommodates most incontinence briefs or pull up pants. Underwear or incontinence products are slipped under the hip protector through the opening aat the bottom This makes it easier for carers to manage toileting and changes.
The Open version is designed mainly for carer assisted changes rather than for someone who toilets independently. For independent toileting the Safehip AirX Hip Protector pants without the opening may be more practical. Speak with your care team about which style suits the person's level of independence.
The Safehip AirX Open Hip Protector is an NDIS supported Consumables item. BetterCareMarket is a registered NDIS provider and can supply this hip protector under eligible NDIS plans. Speak with your plan manager to confirm your funding covers this assistive technology item.

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