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List of Frequently Asked Questions


Where do I buy SAFEHIP®?
SAFEHIP® is sold at pharmacies, health care stores and chemists.

What is the price of SAFEHIP®?
When SAFEHIP® is reimbursed by authorities, the retail price is between €60-100.

Is SAFEHIP® available in other colours than white?
Yes, SAFEHIP® Active and Dorso are also available in apricot and black.

Is SAFEHIP® reimbursed?
SAFEHIP® is reimbursed in a number of countries, primarily in European countries. We recommend you contact your local authorities.

Is wearing SAFEHIP® comfortable?
Yes, SAFEHIP® is comfortable. Padding around the protective shield further increases comfort.

How do I determine the correct size?
Hip size is the best guide for proper fitting. The SAFEHIP® sizing chart identifies which product to order based on the hip size.

SAFEHIP® Sizing Chart

 

Size recommendation, hip measurement

Safehip Unisex

Cm

Inch

XS

65-85

26-34

S

75-95

30-38

M

90-110

36-44

L

100-120

40-48

XL

110-140

44-56

XXL

120-150

48-60


 

Safehip Male

Cm

Inch

XS

65-85

26-34

S

70-95

28-38

M

90-110

36-44

L

100-120

40-48

XL

110-140

44-56

XXL

120-150

48-60

 

Safehip Female

Cm

Inch

XS

65-85

26-34

S

70-95

28-38

M

90-110

36-44

L

100-120

40-48

XL

110-140

44-56

XXL

120-150

48-60



Safehip Open Cm Inch
XS 65-85 26-34
S 75-95 30-38
M 90-110 36-44
L 100-120 40-48
XL 110-140 44-56
XXL 120-150 48-60

Safehip Active Cm Inch
S 85-95 34-38
M 95-105 38-42
L 105-115 42-46
XL 115-125 46-50
XXL 125-140 50-56

Safehip Dorso Cm Inch
S 85-95 34-38
M 95-105 38-42
L 105-115 42-46
XL 115-125 46-50
XXL 125-140 50-56
 

How do I put SAFEHIP® on?
SAFEHIP® is easiest to put on by utilizing the shields as leverage and then pulling up around the waist.

Do people wear SAFEHIP® all the time?
SAFEHIP® can be worn both day and night. SAFEHIP® is only effective as long as it is worn. Dorso product recommendation is 8 hours per day.


Will wearing SAFEHIP® make my hips look larger?
No, most wearers have stated that people didn't know that they had SAFEHIP® on.

Does SAFEHIP® work?
Yes, SAFEHIP® is the most sold and clinically tested hip protector in the world. The clinical evidence shows that SAFEHIP® can reduce the number of hip fractures when used as an intervention for patients at risk for falls. Training and education of staff and patient will increase compliance, which will increase the product effectiveness.

What about my incontinence patient?

SAFEHIP® is also available in designs for medium to high incontinence – SAFEHIP® Open, SAFEHIP® Active and SAFEHIP® Dorso.

How much wear do I get out of SAFEHIP®?
SAFEHIP® will last between 80 and 100 washes.

What is different about SAFEHIP®?
The clinical evidence, support from thought leaders around the world and superior customer support are several reasons why SAFEHIP® is the most sold and available hip protector in the world.

Who will benefit from using SAFEHIP®?
Frail elderly people, patients suffering from osteoporosis and or dizziness, patients with a tendency to fall and patients with unsteady gait.