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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Understanding Weight-Bearing Precautions Post-Periacetabular Osteotomy
Following a periacetabular osteotomy (PAO), it is important to adhere to your surgeon’s protocol for weight-bearing and return to activity. During recovery, you will encounter terms such as non-weight-bearing, touch-toe weight-bearing, foot-flat weight-bearing, partial weight-bearing, weight-bearing as tolerated, and full weight-bearing. This resource will define those terms, explain the purpose of each type of weight-bearing,
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Researcher Spotlight – Emily Schaeffer, PhD – Hippy Lab, British Columbia
Dr. Emily Schaeffer is the director of research for the pediatric orthopedic surgery department at British Columbia Children’s Hospital as well as the co-founder of the Hip Hope Network and leads the Hippy Lab research team as a number of other international, multi-center research studies related to hip health. Emily shares how she came to
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Research Summary: “A Contemporary Definition of Hip Dysplasia and Structural Instability: Toward a Comprehensive Classification for Acetabular Dysplasia”
This is a research summary of Geoffrey Wilkin et al.’s 2017 article titled “A Contemporary Definition of Hip Dysplasia and Structural Instability: Toward a Comprehensive Classification of Acetabular Dysplasia.”
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Hip & Happening Podcast: PAO Periacetabular Osteotomy 101
Hip & Happening is an experimental podcast hosted by the IHDI’s (International Hip Dysplasia Institute) Valerie Parrish and Pablo Castañeda. In this episode, PAO surgery and two research studies are discussed.
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Emma’s Story
Emma previously shared her journey to receiving her hip dysplasia diagnosis and how she was pre-habing for her upcoming total hip replacement. We are thrilled to share this wonderful update to Emma’s story where she details her total hip replacement surgery and recovery process.
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Kelli’s Story
Kelli is a physical therapist assistant, hip dysplasia patient, and passionate advocate. Kelli shares about her diagnosis, return-to-sport, and her experiences supporting others with hip dysplasia through her professional work and advocacy. She is the founder of Hippies Club of Louisiana, and is hosting a Hippie Yoga and Hip Dysplasia Advocacy class THIS Saturday, June
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Hip Health Day Recording!
Did you miss Hip Health Day from the Hip Hope Network? The recording is now available! This event celebrated achievements from advocacy and research groups and recognized Hip Legends.
Latest News
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Understanding Weight-Bearing Precautions Post-Periacetabular Osteotomy
Following a periacetabular osteotomy (PAO), it is important to adhere to your surgeon’s protocol for weight-bearing and return to activity. During recovery, you will encounter terms such as non-weight-bearing, touch-toe weight-bearing, foot-flat weight-bearing, partial weight-bearing, weight-bearing as tolerated, and full weight-bearing. This resource will define those terms, explain the purpose of each type of weight-bearing,
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Researcher Spotlight – Emily Schaeffer, PhD – Hippy Lab, British Columbia
Dr. Emily Schaeffer is the director of research for the pediatric orthopedic surgery department at British Columbia Children’s Hospital as well as the co-founder of the Hip Hope Network and leads the Hippy Lab research team as a number of other international, multi-center research studies related to hip health. Emily shares how she came to
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Research Summary: “A Contemporary Definition of Hip Dysplasia and Structural Instability: Toward a Comprehensive Classification for Acetabular Dysplasia”
This is a research summary of Geoffrey Wilkin et al.’s 2017 article titled “A Contemporary Definition of Hip Dysplasia and Structural Instability: Toward a Comprehensive Classification of Acetabular Dysplasia.”
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Hip & Happening Podcast: PAO Periacetabular Osteotomy 101
Hip & Happening is an experimental podcast hosted by the IHDI’s (International Hip Dysplasia Institute) Valerie Parrish and Pablo Castañeda. In this episode, PAO surgery and two research studies are discussed.
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Emma’s Story
Emma previously shared her journey to receiving her hip dysplasia diagnosis and how she was pre-habing for her upcoming total hip replacement. We are thrilled to share this wonderful update to Emma’s story where she details her total hip replacement surgery and recovery process.
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Kelli’s Story
Kelli is a physical therapist assistant, hip dysplasia patient, and passionate advocate. Kelli shares about her diagnosis, return-to-sport, and her experiences supporting others with hip dysplasia through her professional work and advocacy. She is the founder of Hippies Club of Louisiana, and is hosting a Hippie Yoga and Hip Dysplasia Advocacy class THIS Saturday, June
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Hip Health Day Recording!
Did you miss Hip Health Day from the Hip Hope Network? The recording is now available! This event celebrated achievements from advocacy and research groups and recognized Hip Legends.