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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Kimberly’s Story
Kimberly had multiple hip surgeries as an infant and child, and anticipates needing more surgeries as an adult. She shares how hip dysplasia has impacted her life and how she is optimizing her overall health and well-being through activity modification and focus on self-care and peer interactions.
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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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Leah’s Story
Leah’s Mom shares the story of her remarkable daughter who has been battling hip dysplasia and multiple interventions since birth and continues to smile through it all!
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Sticker Search #2
Join us for an “Easter Egg Hunt” to find the sticker in the picture on our website. The sticker can be found in the Hip Dysplasia 101 section. Once you find it, use the Google form below to submit your entry and be entered in a drawing to win a prize. Entries are due by […]
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Meet Danielle!
Danielle struggled through years of misdiagnosis and failed lower body orthopedic surgeries before finally getting accurately diagnosed with hip dysplasia. Danielle had a PAO and is focusing on returning to life as a college student.
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Meet Hippy Henry!
Henry’s Mom, Monique, shares about her son’s bilateral hip dysplasia diagnosis. He has undergone bracing, traction, and surgeries in his early life and never seems to stop smiling in spite of it all.
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Quiz #2!
It’s time for our next quiz! Go to https://forms.gle/LBESwaa6eaVcHiwk7 to take the quiz, and enter for a chance to win a prize at the end of the month! One entry per quiz, entries due by 6/29. The topic of our second quiz is adult surgical treatments, and the answers can be found at:
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Coley’s Story
Coley shares the story of her PAO, non-union and THR, and how her volunteer work with service dogs for veterans and first responders helped her through this.
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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. This information is meant for informational […]
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Kimberly’s Story
Kimberly had multiple hip surgeries as an infant and child, and anticipates needing more surgeries as an adult. She shares how hip dysplasia has impacted her life and how she is optimizing her overall health and well-being through activity modification and focus on self-care and peer interactions.
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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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Leah’s Story
Leah’s Mom shares the story of her remarkable daughter who has been battling hip dysplasia and multiple interventions since birth and continues to smile through it all!
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Sticker Search #2
Join us for an “Easter Egg Hunt” to find the sticker in the picture on our website. The sticker can be found in the Hip Dysplasia 101 section. Once you find it, use the Google form below to submit your entry and be entered in a drawing to win a prize. Entries are due by […]
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Meet Danielle!
Danielle struggled through years of misdiagnosis and failed lower body orthopedic surgeries before finally getting accurately diagnosed with hip dysplasia. Danielle had a PAO and is focusing on returning to life as a college student.
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Meet Hippy Henry!
Henry’s Mom, Monique, shares about her son’s bilateral hip dysplasia diagnosis. He has undergone bracing, traction, and surgeries in his early life and never seems to stop smiling in spite of it all.
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Quiz #2!
It’s time for our next quiz! Go to https://forms.gle/LBESwaa6eaVcHiwk7 to take the quiz, and enter for a chance to win a prize at the end of the month! One entry per quiz, entries due by 6/29. The topic of our second quiz is adult surgical treatments, and the answers can be found at:
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Coley’s Story
Coley shares the story of her PAO, non-union and THR, and how her volunteer work with service dogs for veterans and first responders helped her through this.
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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. This information is meant for informational […]