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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Emily and Annabelle’s Story
Emily and Annabelle’s family shares their story of how hip dysplasia has affected their lives across generations. They share how they have used their experience to effect change in screening practices in their pediatrician’s office. They hope their awareness efforts will prevent other families from dealing with complications from late diagnosis. Click here to read…
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Day of Movement Video!
We are excited to share the video of our 3rd Annual Day of Movement! This year we sold over 430 shirts, and raised over $6400 this year for a total of over $20,000 since we began Miles4Hips in support of the International Hip Dysplasia Institute! Thank you to all who participated!
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Pass the Crutch!
One of the highlights of hip dysplasia awareness month in June was our “Pass the Crutch” video. It was a lot of fun to bring people together from all over. Watch the video at the link below!
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Meet Leah!
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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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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What is Hip Dysplasia?
The International Hip Dysplasia Institute website is a great resource for learning more about hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia is a general term for infantile hip instability, dislocation, or shallowness of the hip socket. Hip instability and dislocation are more likely to occur during infancy, while a shallow stable socket is more often discovered in adolescence…
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Meet Lauren!
Lauren shares her inspiring story of overcoming adversity, starting as a tiny baby in the NICU, and continuing through childhood and teenage years filled with orthopedic surgeries. Lauren is in college and dreams of serving others by becoming an orthopedic surgeon. Click here to read her story! If you would like to share your story…
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Day of Movement Video!
Tomorrow is the last day to email us your Day of Movement pictures and videos to miles4hips@gmail.com by October 15 so we can include them in our post-event video montage! Check out our videos from the last 2 years!
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Day of Movement Meet Ups!
The Day of Movement is this Saturday!!! Two more meetups have been set up! Team Wisconsin in Janesville, WI Hippys Support Group in Minot, ND These are in addition to: Denver, CO New York City How will you move this Saturday??? Send your pictures or short videos to miles4hips@gmail.com or tag us on social media…
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Day of Movement is This Saturday!
How will you move? Go for a hike, go for a run, push a stroller, roll in a wheelchair, do some yoga, get on a bike, have a dance party, hit up the playground, do some gardening, or just do some glute sets. Move on your own, get family and friends to join, or organize…
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Emily and Annabelle’s Story
Emily and Annabelle’s family shares their story of how hip dysplasia has affected their lives across generations. They share how they have used their experience to effect change in screening practices in their pediatrician’s office. They hope their awareness efforts will prevent other families from dealing with complications from late diagnosis. Click here to read…
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Day of Movement Video!
We are excited to share the video of our 3rd Annual Day of Movement! This year we sold over 430 shirts, and raised over $6400 this year for a total of over $20,000 since we began Miles4Hips in support of the International Hip Dysplasia Institute! Thank you to all who participated!
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Pass the Crutch!
One of the highlights of hip dysplasia awareness month in June was our “Pass the Crutch” video. It was a lot of fun to bring people together from all over. Watch the video at the link below!
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Meet Leah!
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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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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What is Hip Dysplasia?
The International Hip Dysplasia Institute website is a great resource for learning more about hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia is a general term for infantile hip instability, dislocation, or shallowness of the hip socket. Hip instability and dislocation are more likely to occur during infancy, while a shallow stable socket is more often discovered in adolescence…
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Meet Lauren!
Lauren shares her inspiring story of overcoming adversity, starting as a tiny baby in the NICU, and continuing through childhood and teenage years filled with orthopedic surgeries. Lauren is in college and dreams of serving others by becoming an orthopedic surgeon. Click here to read her story! If you would like to share your story…
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Day of Movement Video!
Tomorrow is the last day to email us your Day of Movement pictures and videos to miles4hips@gmail.com by October 15 so we can include them in our post-event video montage! Check out our videos from the last 2 years!
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Day of Movement Meet Ups!
The Day of Movement is this Saturday!!! Two more meetups have been set up! Team Wisconsin in Janesville, WI Hippys Support Group in Minot, ND These are in addition to: Denver, CO New York City How will you move this Saturday??? Send your pictures or short videos to miles4hips@gmail.com or tag us on social media…
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Day of Movement is This Saturday!
How will you move? Go for a hike, go for a run, push a stroller, roll in a wheelchair, do some yoga, get on a bike, have a dance party, hit up the playground, do some gardening, or just do some glute sets. Move on your own, get family and friends to join, or organize…