Guest guest Posted August 23, 2002 Report Share Posted August 23, 2002 Has anyone had any experience with pads used to reduce the chances of a hip fracture as a result of falling? Terry's GP has suggested we look into these in light of Terry's recent falls. Fortunately, we have not had any recently. One web site is http://www.hipsavers.com for hip pads is to give you an idea of what they are like, Another site is http://www.morningstarlight.com/hip_protection.html And another is http://www.skatingsafe.com/impactabsorbers.htm Thanks for your comments. Sennewald Charlottesville, Virginia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2002 Report Share Posted August 23, 2002 Hi As a physiotherapist who works in geriatrics I highly recommend hip protectors to the families of my patients who are at risk for falls.Research has shown them to be effective ...I can send you details of the ones I personally recommend as the most comfortable,unfortunately you really need the ones with a hard plastic outershell,the soft ones just do not cut it (again research supports this) .They come fitted in biker-type shorts ,cost about $100 canadian and you should ideally get 3 pairs so you can wash and still have some to wear.Hope this helps Marg Manson Sennewald wrote: Has anyone had any experience with pads used to reduce the chances of a hip fracture as a result of falling?Terry's GP has suggested we look into these in light of Terry's recent falls. Fortunately, we have not had any recently.One web site is http://www.hipsavers.com for hip pads is to give you an idea of what they are like,Another site is http://www.morningstarlight.com/hip_protection.htmlAnd another is http://www.skatingsafe.com/impactabsorbers.htmThanks for your comments. Sennewald Charlottesville, Virginia If you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may unsubscribe by sending a blank email to shydrager-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2002 Report Share Posted August 24, 2002 Marg: I would appreciate receiving the detailed info. Can you comment on the esthetic acceptance of wearers to the ones you recommend? Also, please comment on the functionality of these; e.g. ease of removal for toilet activities, do they substitute for girdles and/or underwear, etc? Thanks for your prompt response. Message: 21 Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 20:30:36 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: Hip Pads Hi As a physiotherapist who works in geriatrics I highly recommend hip protectors to the families of my patients who are at risk for falls.Research has shown them to be effective ...I can send you details of the ones I personally recommend as the most comfortable,unfortunately you really need the ones with a hard plastic outershell,the soft ones just do not cut it (again research supports this) .They come fitted in biker-type shorts ,cost about $100 canadian and you should ideally get 3 pairs so you can wash and still have some to wear.Hope this helps Marg Manson Sennewald wrote:Has anyone had any experience with pads used to reduce the chances of a hip fracture as a result of falling? Terry's GP has suggested we look into these in light of Terry's recent falls. Fortunately, we have not had any recently. One web site is http://www.hipsavers.com for hip pads is to give you an idea of what they are like, Another site is http://www.morningstarlight.com/hip_protection.html And another is http://www.skatingsafe.com/impactabsorbers.htm Thanks for your comments. Sennewald Charlottesville, Virginia Sennewald Charlottesville, Virginia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2002 Report Share Posted August 24, 2002 , As an engineer, I would think pads would only cushion. I would think they would have to brace as well to prevent broken joints. I truly believe the best prevention of broken hips is the wheelchair. Falling is never scientific and any misalignment of the bones could cause breakage. Take care, Bill Werre =========================================== > > > Date: 2002/08/23 Fri AM 10:31:45 CDT > To: shydrager > Subject: Hip Pads > > Has anyone had any experience with pads used to reduce the chances of a hip > fracture as a result of falling? > > Terry's GP has suggested we look into these in light of Terry's recent > falls. Fortunately, we have not had any recently. > > One web site is http://www.hipsavers.com for hip pads is to give you an > idea of what they are like, > > Another site is http://www.morningstarlight.com/hip_protection.html > > And another is http://www.skatingsafe.com/impactabsorbers.htm > > Thanks for your comments. > > Sennewald Charlottesville, Virginia > > > > If you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may > unsubscribe by sending a blank email to > > shydrager-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2002 Report Share Posted August 25, 2002 Bill: I got started on this kick as the result of a recommendation of Terry's GP as she has had good experience with them with her patients. Both the sites I have checked and the post from Marg Manson below ******* below strongly suggest that the pads can reduce the chances of a fracture given a fall. This view is based on both studies in the field and in a bio mechanical lab. No doubt if we put people in a wheel chair, we have reduced the chance of falling and thereby of the chance of fractures even more than with hip pads. Premature introduction of the wheelchair prematurely reduces the quality of life. So as always, it is a tradeoff of the pros and cons. When you get a chance, take a look at the links in my original post - e.g. http://www.hipsavers.com, which I have reinserted into your post below, and see what you think. Marg Manson's comments below are also impressive. Terry has not fallen for awhile now in part due to a number of counter measures I have taken. PS: I think you would agree that a properly designed pad could well lessen and redistribute the force of a fall over a wider area of the body, as well as reduce the rise time of the force pulse. Message: 4 Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2002 19:36:29 -0500 Subject: Re: Hip Pads , As an engineer, I would think pads would only cushion. I would think they would have to brace as well to prevent broken joints. I truly believe the best prevention of broken hips is the wheelchair. Falling is never scientific and any misalignment of the bones could cause breakage. Take care, Bill Werre > > > Date: 2002/08/23 Fri AM 10:31:45 CDT > To: shydrager > Subject: Hip Pads > > Has anyone had any experience with pads used to reduce the chances of a hip > fracture as a result of falling? > > Terry's GP has suggested we look into these in light of Terry's recent > falls. Fortunately, we have not had any recently. > > One web site is http://www.hipsavers.com for hip pads is to give you an > idea of what they are like, > > Another site is http://www.morningstarlight.com/hip_protection.html > > And another is http://www.skatingsafe.com/impactabsorbers.htm > > Thanks for your comments. > > Sennewald Charlottesville, Virginia ***************** Message: 21 Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 20:30:36 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: Hip Pads Hi As a physiotherapist who works in geriatrics I highly recommend hip protectors to the families of my patients who are at risk for falls.Research has shown them to be effective ...I can send you details of the ones I personally recommend as the most comfortable,unfortunately you really need the ones with a hard plastic outershell,the soft ones just do not cut it (again research supports this) .They come fitted in biker-type shorts ,cost about $100 canadian and you should ideally get 3 pairs so you can wash and still have some to wear.Hope this helps Marg Manson Sennewald Charlottesville, Virginia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2002 Report Share Posted August 26, 2002 Dear Marg Is there a website for this hip protector? thanks Helen Re: Hip Pads Hi As a physiotherapist who works in geriatrics I highly recommend hip protectors to the families of my patients who are at risk for falls.Research has shown them to be effective ...I can send you details of the ones I personally recommend as the most comfortable,unfortunately you really need the ones with a hard plastic outershell,the soft ones just do not cut it (again research supports this) .They come fitted in biker-type shorts ,cost about $100 canadian and you should ideally get 3 pairs so you can wash and still have some to wear.Hope this helps Marg Manson Sennewald wrote: Has anyone had any experience with pads used to reduce the chances of a hip fracture as a result of falling?Terry's GP has suggested we look into these in light of Terry's recent falls. Fortunately, we have not had any recently.One web site is http://www.hipsavers.com for hip pads is to give you an idea of what they are like,Another site is http://www.morningstarlight.com/hip_protection.htmlAnd another is http://www.skatingsafe.com/impactabsorbers.htmThanks for your comments. Sennewald Charlottesville, Virginia If you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may unsubscribe by sending a blank email to shydrager-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2002 Report Share Posted August 26, 2002 Hi The hip protectors I like the best are Safehip, they are made of a mixture of cotton,polyester and lycra and so feel nice and soft but also stretch well to fit.They have the polypropylene shells sewn in and can be washed in warm water (nobleach)and dried in a dryer on moderate heat .They are worn as an undergarment.they are sold by Tytex,Inc 601 Park East Drive ,Woonsocket,RI 02895 Tel ,Fax I have no idea where this is! you can find their web site at www.safehip.com hope this helps Best wishes Marg Manson wrote: Marg:I would appreciate receiving the detailed info.Can you comment on the esthetic acceptance of wearers to the ones you recommend? Also, please comment on the functionality of these; e.g. ease of removal for toilet activities, do they substitute for girdles and/or underwear, etc?Thanks for your prompt response.Message: 21Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 20:30:36 -0700 (PDT)From: marg manson Subject: Re: Hip PadsHi As a physiotherapist who works in geriatrics I highly recommend hip protectors to the families of my patients who are at risk for falls.Research has shown them to be effective ...I can send you details of the ones I personally recommend as the most comfortable,unfortunately you really need the ones with a hard plastic outershell,the soft ones just do not cut it (again research supports this) .They come fitted in biker-type shorts ,cost about $100 canadian and you should ideally get 3 pairs so you can wash and still have some to wear.Hope this helpsMarg Manson Sennewaldwrote:Has anyone had any experience with pads used to reduce the chances of a hipfracture as a result of falling?Terry's GP has suggested we look into these in light of Terry's recentfalls. Fortunately, we have not had any recently.One web site is http://www.hipsavers.com for hip pads is to give you anidea of what they are like,Another site is http://www.morningstarlight.com/hip_protection.htmlAnd another is http://www.skatingsafe.com/impactabsorbers.htmThanks for your comments. Sennewald Charlottesville, Virginia Sennewald Charlottesville, Virginia If you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may unsubscribe by sending a blank email to shydrager-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2002 Report Share Posted August 26, 2002 Hi Helen The web site is www.safehip.com They have a nice site with some highlights of some of the research around hip protectors as well as their sales pitch! Hope it helps. best wishes Marg Manson HHCHAN wrote: Dear Marg Is there a website for this hip protector? thanks Helen Re: Hip Pads Hi As a physiotherapist who works in geriatrics I highly recommend hip protectors to the families of my patients who are at risk for falls.Research has shown them to be effective ...I can send you details of the ones I personally recommend as the most comfortable,unfortunately you really need the ones with a hard plastic outershell,the soft ones just do not cut it (again research supports this) .They come fitted in biker-type shorts ,cost about $100 canadian and you should ideally get 3 pairs so you can wash and still have some to wear.Hope this helps Marg Manson Sennewald wrote: Has anyone had any experience with pads used to reduce the chances of a hip fracture as a result of falling?Terry's GP has suggested we look into these in light of Terry's recent falls. Fortunately, we have not had any recently.One web site is http://www.hipsavers.com for hip pads is to give you an idea of what they are like,Another site is http://www.morningstarlight.com/hip_protection.htmlAnd another is http://www.skatingsafe.com/impactabsorbers.htmThanks for your comments. Sennewald Charlottesville, Virginia If you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may unsubscribe by sending a blank email to shydrager-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 Marg, Many thanks for prompt response. I shall follow up. someone else was seeking info as well and this should help them as well. Message: 16 Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 19:46:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: Re: Hip Pads Hi The hip protectors I like the best are Safehip, they are made of a mixture of cotton,polyester and lycra and so feel nice and soft but also stretch well to fit.They have the polypropylene shells sewn in and can be washed in warm water (nobleach)and dried in a dryer on moderate heat .They are worn as an undergarment.they are sold by Tytex,Inc 601 Park East Drive ,Woonsocket,RI 02895 Tel ,Fax 401 762 8184 I have no idea where this is! you can find their web site at www.safehip.com hope this helps Best wishes Marg Manson Sennewald Charlottesville, Virginia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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