Going the Extra Mile for Hip Dysplasia
Miles4Hips is a patient-driven collective that is dedicated to raising hip dysplasia awareness, supporting the efforts of national and international organizations who support and advance hip dysplasia care, providing information and resources for the hip dysplasia community, and promoting the enjoyment of movement and miles in all people for healthy hips and minds.
Miles4Hips is a patient-driven collective for those affected by hip dysplasia. Read more about our mission, vision and goals.
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After a successful recovery from her first PAO and returning to her nursing career and marathon running Colette is now navigating recovery from her second
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Allison’s Story
Allison’s hip dysplasia was treated in childhood and again in her adult years, but it has never slowed her down. She now walks to raise awareness and shares her faith and passion to support children and families navigating this diagnosis. Would you like to share your story? Email miles4hips@gmail.com or fill out our google form.
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Hiking Poles
The information 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 site is not meant to…
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Meet Our New Board Members
We would like to welcome our new board members, Lauren, Danielle, and Sara! Meet the Miles4Hips board members by clicking on the button below.
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Interview with Dr. Millis
We are currently planning for our 2023 theme week. To get ready for it, we would like to look back on one of our Team Week 2022 interviews with Dr. Michael Millis.
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Eric and Parker: Running the Distance for Hip Dysplasia
We would like to cheer Eric on as he runs his first marathon of 2023 to raise hip dysplasia awareness this weekend! Parker’s father, Eric, is thrilled that his baby girl’s hip dysplasia was caught shortly after birth. She is currently brace-free and is enjoying some happy, healthy hips! Inspired by his daughter’s journey, Eric…
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Nutrition and Prehab
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.
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Interview With Dr. Salil Upasani
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…
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IHDI Brochures
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
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Allison’s Story
Allison’s hip dysplasia was treated in childhood and again in her adult years, but it has never slowed her down. She now walks to raise awareness and shares her faith and passion to support children and families navigating this diagnosis. Would you like to share your story? Email miles4hips@gmail.com or fill out our google form.
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Hiking Poles
The information 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 site is not meant to…
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Meet Our New Board Members
We would like to welcome our new board members, Lauren, Danielle, and Sara! Meet the Miles4Hips board members by clicking on the button below.
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Interview with Dr. Millis
We are currently planning for our 2023 theme week. To get ready for it, we would like to look back on one of our Team Week 2022 interviews with Dr. Michael Millis.
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Eric and Parker: Running the Distance for Hip Dysplasia
We would like to cheer Eric on as he runs his first marathon of 2023 to raise hip dysplasia awareness this weekend! Parker’s father, Eric, is thrilled that his baby girl’s hip dysplasia was caught shortly after birth. She is currently brace-free and is enjoying some happy, healthy hips! Inspired by his daughter’s journey, Eric…
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Nutrition and Prehab
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.
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Interview With Dr. Salil Upasani
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…
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IHDI Brochures
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