Wearing adherence by individuals has been recognized as a very important
issue in hip protector research and implementation. Selection of clients to determine if
they are motivated to use this strategy is important because hip protectors cannot work if
they are not worn. Individuals who are candidates for hip protector use should participate
in the selection process as each vendor product is different and concerns must be
addressed regarding body image, size, fit, comfort, skin irritation, and how to deal with
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