Do you have questions about nutrition and its role in surgery recovery?
Check out our great resource on nutrition written by Claire, who is a physiotherapist in the UK. She goes over nutrition basics, the effects of surgery on our body, and some recommendations to help prepare and recover from surgery.
Dr. Salil Upasani joins Miles4Hips Board Member Ashley Spalla for an interview discussing hip dysplasia, treatments and advances that may be coming in the future.
Dr. Salil Upasani is director of the International Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Hip Disorders at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego and an associate clinical professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine. He also serves as an IHDI Medical Advisory Board Member.
Did you know the International Hip Dysplasia Institute’s Website has informative brochures available for download?
Topics Include:
– What is Hip Dysplasia?
– Preventing Hip Dysplasia
– Hip Healthy Swaddling
– PAO Surgery for Hip Dysplasia
– Baby Wearing and Hip Development
Kyle’s hip dysplasia journey started over a decade ago, But now, in his mid 30s, he is recovering well from PAO surgery and is looking forward to many years of keeping up with his ice hockey playing son!
Miles4Hips started with Nancy’s quest to run a 100-mile race and to raise awareness and support the International Hip Dysplasia Institute, and over $5000 was raised for the IHDI! That first event was the starting point that became the Miles4Hips you see today.
“I was humbled and overwhelmed by the support and enthusiasm we received from the IHDI and from the hip dysplasia community. With the support and encouragement of IHDI and some passionate and determined hip dysplasia advocates and friends, we decided to continue to develop the Miles4Hips initiative. Through our efforts, we hope to promote hip dysplasia education and awareness; be a reliable information source for hip dysplasia patients, families, and friends; garner support for the IHDI as they commit to improving the lives of others living with this condition; and promote movement in all capacities for healthy hips and minds!”
As we wind down the final hours of 2022 and the last opportunities for end-of-year giving, consider a gift to the International Hip Dysplasia Institute to help fund their research, education, and technological programs and developments to help support lifelong, healthy hips for all of those impacted by Hip Dysplasia. Visit their website to learn how your donations are used and for your last chance to make a final tax-deductible gift in 2022: International Hip Dysplasia Institute – Campaign (orlandohealth.com)
The International Hip Dysplasia Institute is the global humanitarian leader in the fight against hip dysplasia. They envision a world free from the suffering of hip dysplasia by increasing awareness and prevention, developing new diagnosing technologies and improving the treatment process for those affected by hip dysplasia. One of the goals of Miles4Hips is to raise awareness of the IHDI and to be a primary donor and supporter through individual and group fundraising efforts.
Erin, an adult hip dysplasia patient, shares her poignant story about undergoing PAO and labral reconstruction surgeries and the many lessons as she returned to her roles as mother, wife, harpist, and grand adventurer.
Share your story by using the google form on the button bellow or email us at miles4hips@gmail.com
A patient-friendly summary of the research articles reporting outcomes for the original patients that had PAO surgery in Bern, Switzerland in the 1980s.
Are you passionate about hip dysplasia awareness and wanting to support hip dysplasia community? Miles4Hips is looking for a Junior Board Member to join our team for 2023! This is a volunteer position and requires a 12-month commitment.
Roles and responsibilities will include:
Skills/Requirements:
Email us at miles4hips@gmail.com for more information. Applications are due by December 31, 2022.
