Abstract: This invention provides a pair of pads for covering the area of the femur nearest the hip joint to distribute trauma forces to surrounding soft tissue areas, thereby protecting the bones proximate the hip joint from direct insult from injury when a person falls. The pads thereby spare the weak and osteoporatic bone from fractures. Each pad includes an inner core of linear density polyethylene molded to a shape to fit the proximal femur. The inner core of polyethylene or other suitable plastic covers an inner foam layer, with the inner core and inner foam layer being sandwiched between a secondary inner polyethylene foam layer and a primary outer layer of polyethylene foam laminated together at their edges.