Going the Extra Mile for Hip Dysplasia
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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.
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Envoy’s Story
Enovy’s mother, Sophia, shares how her determination to get answers for her daughter led to a late infancy hip dysplasia diagnosis. Sophia discussed the power of patient support communities in navigating Spica life and the hip dysplasia journey.
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Hip Health Day 2025!
Start Hip Dysplasia Awareness Month by attending the Hip Hope Network’s Hip Health Day! This event will celebrate achievements from advocacy and research groups and recognize Hip Legends. Miles4Hips will be participating along with other advocacy and research organizations. Click on the button below for more information and to register
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Spring 2025 Newsletter!
Read the latest issue of our newsletter! Read about: – Hip Dysplasia Around the World Week – Our upcoming t-shirt contest – Meet the board – A patient’s cortisone injection experience – Advocate Spotlight
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Share Your Story!
Have you seen the stories section of our website miles4hips.org? Here, patients, families, caregivers, and friends share their hip dysplasia stories. Hip dysplasia awareness month is coming up in June, and we would love to share your story next month. We are looking for stories from all phases of the hip dysplasia journey. You can…
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Dr. Michael O’Brien – Australia – Physical Therapist
Michael O’Brien is a physical therapist at Melbourne Orthopedic Institute Sports Medicine as well as a post-doctoral researcher. He has extensive experience evaluating and treating adolescent and adult patients with hip dysplasia and has contributed to research on impairments and outcomes in adults and athletes with hip dysplasia. Dr. O’Brien shares his experience as a…