Going the Extra Mile for Hip Dysplasia
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Vote For Your Favorite T-Shirt!
Hip Dysplasia Awareness Month T-Shirt Design Contest voting is open! The winning design will be made into a t-shirt that you will be able to order! The deadline to vote is this Sunday, May 16. Vote using the google form in this link
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Help For Hip Dysplasia Podcast
Miles4Hips Board Member Ashley Spalla was this weeks guest on the Help for Hip Dysplasia Podcast with Laura Rutterford. They talk about Ashley’s incredible Hip journey, filled with strength and inspiration. Ashley also tells us about access to adaptive sport, unlocking so many more activities than I knew were possible, and her work on the…
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Leap Into Action Move-A-Thon for Kids’ Hip Health With I’m A HIPpy
I’m A HIPpy is a grassroots organization from British Columbia powered by a community who are passionate about Hip Dysplasia and children’s hip health. Founded in 2016, I’m A HIPpy is a community of doctors, nurses, researchers, patients, families and volunteers, all committed to working towards a world free from the burden of Hip Dysplasia and other…
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What are THR implants made of?
Would you like to learn more more about the implants used in total hip replacements? The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons have created a video explaining the different components and materials used in total hip replacements. A summery of the information can be found on the AAHKS website click here.
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Meet Jackie!
Jackie is a yoga instructor and future physical therapist. She shares the story of her dysplasia diagnosis and PAO surgery. Her goal at the end of all of this, is to be able to help others whose lives have been put on hold because of some form injury, and to be able to bring awareness…
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Get Involved With Us!
Apply to be a Volunteer with Miles4Hips! Click Here! We are looking for volunteers to help with the following: Become a Miles4Hips Champion by doing an awareness fundraising activity or campaign Share your story Develop educational patient, family, community, or provider resources Develop expert patient resources Assist with patient engagement Development of social media content…
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Our Stories
Have you seen the stories section of our website? We have stories from patients and caregivers of all ages, and various treatments, and many different stages of their hip dysplasia journeys. We always welcome new stories too! If you would like to share your story email us at miles4hips@gmail.com.