BORT Generation Hip Protector – Hip Fracture Prevention Belt

This is the most common question, and the answer is yes. Unlike old hip protectors, which were like tight underwear and difficult to put on, the BORT Generation was designed with those who have limited mobility in mind:

• You don't need to balance on one leg: the belt opens completely. You can put it on sitting on the bed or standing up, without having to step into it.
• It has no buttons or complicated fasteners: it closes with a wide Velcro strip. Even if you have little strength in your hands or arthritis in your fingers, you can pull the wide flap and close it easily.

No. The side protectors are not made of hard plastic; they are made of a special memory foam that is soft to the touch. This means that:

• You can sleep with the belt on without it hurting you.
• If you are sitting on the sofa, the foam moulds to your body and does not "poke" you.
• It is thin enough to wear under tracksuit trousers or a skirt without being very noticeable.

• For you: because it gives you back the confidence to go to the bathroom or walk to the kitchen without that constant fear of "what if I fall?".
• For your children and carers: because they know that, even if they are not there 24 hours a day, their parents have extra protection that can prevent a trip to the hospital.

• Structure: Wide textile belt that opens completely
• Fastener: Front Velcro with wide flaps that are easy to grip
• Protection: Two memory foam side pads (absorb shock)
• Maintenance: Removable protectors for washing the belt
• Colour: Blue
• Material: Breathable fabric, comfortable for prolonged use