Going the Extra Mile for Hip Dysplasia
Miles4Hips is a patient-driven, collaborative initiative between individuals affected by hip dysplasia and the International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI). The IHDI is the global leader in educational, research, and technological initiatives aimed at prevention, early diagnosis, and innovative treatment options to minimize the long-term impacts of hip dysplasia for infants, children, adolescents, and adults. We are dedicated to raising awareness of adolescent and adult hip dysplasia, supporting the efforts of the International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI), providing information and resources for the adolescent and adult hip dysplasia community, and promoting the enjoyment of movement and miles in all people for healthy hips and minds.
Miles4Hips is a patient-driven, collaborative initiative between individuals affected by hip dysplasia and the International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI). Read more about our mission, vision and goals.
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Crutch and Mobility Training
Nancy Muir, a physical therapist, hip dysplasia patient, and Miles4Hips founder shares these videos on basic crutch and mobility training. Nancy spent the first few years of her career working in hospitals where she trained patients in these skills daily. But it wasn’t until she was diagnosed with hip dysplasia and was a patient that…
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Preparing Yourself and Your Child for Hip Dysplasia
Carley’s son had open reduction surgery at 6 months old. She shares her top items to bring to the hospital for surgery, top items to have at home after surgery and my favorite things we used to get through this tough time! “When I learned about Miles4Hips through a Facebook group, I knew I wanted…
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The Impact of Hip Dysplasia on Quality of Life and Psychosocial Well-Being: an Article Review
Disclaimer: The information on the Miles4Hips website is meant for informational purposes only. While our goals are to promote understanding and knowledge of hip dysplasia and to empower patients and their families in healthcare decision making, we cannot guarantee accuracy or appropriateness of the information for your specific condition or circumstances. The information on this…
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Nutrition and Prehabilitation
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. This information is meant for informational…
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Good luck, Meredith!
Sending good thoughts and lots of healing vibes to Meredith as she prepares for her femoral osteotomy tomorrow. We know this has been a long and challenging surgery journey, and we hope this is the final step to feeling good and living fully! We know that you have an amazing support system in your loving and…
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History of the PAO: The Original Patients and Their 30-Year Outcomes
A patient-friendly summary of the research articles reporting outcomes for the original patients that had PAO surgery in Bern, Switzerland in the 1980s.
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Interview with a Caregiver
Claire, an adult hip dysplasia patient, interviews her Mum to learn more about the experience of caregiving for a loved one with hip dysplasia and to provide support for others.
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Junior Board Member Application 2025
Do you want to be the next Miles4Hips Junior Board Member? Roles and Responsibilities: Skills and Requirements: Application are due January 12th Email us at miles4hips@gmail.com with any questions.
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Thank You!
We would like to thank everyone for a great 2024! In March we had Team Week 2024 featuring interviews with different members of the hip dysplasia team. June was Hip Dysplasia Awareness Month and our 6th Annual Day of Movement was in October. We launched a new feature The Hip Dysplasia Experience along with new…
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Crutch and Mobility Training
Nancy Muir, a physical therapist, hip dysplasia patient, and Miles4Hips founder shares these videos on basic crutch and mobility training. Nancy spent the first few years of her career working in hospitals where she trained patients in these skills daily. But it wasn’t until she was diagnosed with hip dysplasia and was a patient that…
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Preparing Yourself and Your Child for Hip Dysplasia
Carley’s son had open reduction surgery at 6 months old. She shares her top items to bring to the hospital for surgery, top items to have at home after surgery and my favorite things we used to get through this tough time! “When I learned about Miles4Hips through a Facebook group, I knew I wanted…
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The Impact of Hip Dysplasia on Quality of Life and Psychosocial Well-Being: an Article Review
Disclaimer: The information on the Miles4Hips website is meant for informational purposes only. While our goals are to promote understanding and knowledge of hip dysplasia and to empower patients and their families in healthcare decision making, we cannot guarantee accuracy or appropriateness of the information for your specific condition or circumstances. The information on this…
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Nutrition and Prehabilitation
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. This information is meant for informational…
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Good luck, Meredith!
Sending good thoughts and lots of healing vibes to Meredith as she prepares for her femoral osteotomy tomorrow. We know this has been a long and challenging surgery journey, and we hope this is the final step to feeling good and living fully! We know that you have an amazing support system in your loving and…
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History of the PAO: The Original Patients and Their 30-Year Outcomes
A patient-friendly summary of the research articles reporting outcomes for the original patients that had PAO surgery in Bern, Switzerland in the 1980s.
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Interview with a Caregiver
Claire, an adult hip dysplasia patient, interviews her Mum to learn more about the experience of caregiving for a loved one with hip dysplasia and to provide support for others.
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Junior Board Member Application 2025
Do you want to be the next Miles4Hips Junior Board Member? Roles and Responsibilities: Skills and Requirements: Application are due January 12th Email us at miles4hips@gmail.com with any questions.
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Thank You!
We would like to thank everyone for a great 2024! In March we had Team Week 2024 featuring interviews with different members of the hip dysplasia team. June was Hip Dysplasia Awareness Month and our 6th Annual Day of Movement was in October. We launched a new feature The Hip Dysplasia Experience along with new…