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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  • Gabriella’s Story

    Gabriella had hip pain for 10 years before being diagnosed with hip dysplasia. She recently had a PAO and is looking forward to seeing where the next few months take her.

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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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  • Colette’s Story

    Colette had the unique experience of caring for patients undergoing PAO surgery as a healthcare professional while navigating her own hip dysplasia journey. Colette ran her first marathon a month before her PAO and is already looking forward to running many more miles!

    Read More


  • Newsletter – New Issue!

    Check out the new issue of our newsletter Awareness! In this issue: Check out past issues at https://miles4hips.org/miles4hips-newsletters/awareness-newsletter

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  • New Podcast! Paul Beaulé: PAO & Hip Arthroscopy

    In this new episode of Straight from the Hip Podcast Dr. Castañeda interviews Dr. Paul Beaulé, Professor and Chief of the Division of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Ottawa, Canada. They discuss a recent randomized controlled trial he led and published that compared outcomes of patients undergoing arthroscopy in conjunction with periacetabular osteotomy versus those who…

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  • Alexis’ Story

    Alexis is a young hip dysplasia advocate in Colorado who underwent invasive surgeries for her rare, late diagnosis of bilateral hip dislocations. Alexis partnered with her surgeon to support orthopedic care for kids during the annual Courage Classic bike tour in the Rocky Mountains!

    Read More


  • Straight from the Hip Podcast interviews Nancy Muir!

    In this new episode of Straight from the Hip Podcast Dr. Castañeda interviews Miles4Hips founder Nancy Muir!

    Read More


  • Sofia’s Story

    Sofia is an active teenager who is recovering from PAO surgery. She required a blood transfusion after surgery and encourages people to donate blood and plasma if they can, since she truly understands the benefits of this gift.

    Read More


  • #TBT Day of Movement!

    For Throwback Thursday check out the videos from the Day of Movement 2019-2023!

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  • Atesa, Miles4Hips Champion Story & Senior Project

    Atesa is a recent high school graduate who earned her title as a “Miles4Hips Champion” by partnering with Miles4Hips for her high school senior year internship and research project. Atesa had a personal interest in hip dysplasia and wanted to learn more about this condition, so she read about hip dysplasias and some of our…

    Read More


Latest News

  • Gabriella’s Story

    Gabriella had hip pain for 10 years before being diagnosed with hip dysplasia. She recently had a PAO and is looking forward to seeing where the next few months take her.

    Read More


  • 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…

    Read More


  • Colette’s Story

    Colette had the unique experience of caring for patients undergoing PAO surgery as a healthcare professional while navigating her own hip dysplasia journey. Colette ran her first marathon a month before her PAO and is already looking forward to running many more miles!

    Read More


  • Newsletter – New Issue!

    Check out the new issue of our newsletter Awareness! In this issue: Check out past issues at https://miles4hips.org/miles4hips-newsletters/awareness-newsletter

    Read More


  • New Podcast! Paul Beaulé: PAO & Hip Arthroscopy

    In this new episode of Straight from the Hip Podcast Dr. Castañeda interviews Dr. Paul Beaulé, Professor and Chief of the Division of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Ottawa, Canada. They discuss a recent randomized controlled trial he led and published that compared outcomes of patients undergoing arthroscopy in conjunction with periacetabular osteotomy versus those who…

    Read More


  • Alexis’ Story

    Alexis is a young hip dysplasia advocate in Colorado who underwent invasive surgeries for her rare, late diagnosis of bilateral hip dislocations. Alexis partnered with her surgeon to support orthopedic care for kids during the annual Courage Classic bike tour in the Rocky Mountains!

    Read More


  • Straight from the Hip Podcast interviews Nancy Muir!

    In this new episode of Straight from the Hip Podcast Dr. Castañeda interviews Miles4Hips founder Nancy Muir!

    Read More


  • Sofia’s Story

    Sofia is an active teenager who is recovering from PAO surgery. She required a blood transfusion after surgery and encourages people to donate blood and plasma if they can, since she truly understands the benefits of this gift.

    Read More


  • #TBT Day of Movement!

    For Throwback Thursday check out the videos from the Day of Movement 2019-2023!

    Read More


  • Atesa, Miles4Hips Champion Story & Senior Project

    Atesa is a recent high school graduate who earned her title as a “Miles4Hips Champion” by partnering with Miles4Hips for her high school senior year internship and research project. Atesa had a personal interest in hip dysplasia and wanted to learn more about this condition, so she read about hip dysplasias and some of our…

    Read More