Going the Extra Mile for Hip Dysplasia
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Linda’s Story
My story is unfortunately not unlike many with this diagnosis of adult hip dysplasia. Growing up I had memories of pain in various parts of my body. Letters I had found in a recent clear out of my parents’ home noted significant back pain in high school. During volleyball season I was taken to a doctor…
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Kaitlynn’s Story
I was born on January 15, 1989. Like all babies, I was checked from head to toe, including for a click in my hips (per my mother) and was deemed free of any issue. I had a ton of energy when I was young so my mother enrolled me in dance and gymnastics. We quickly…
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Kelli’s Story
Hi there fellow Hippies! It has been a blessing to find this site and community dedicated to the education, support and fellowship for those of us, young and adults, affected by hip dysplasia. Whether as the warriors or the loved ones, we are all impacted by this diagnosis in very heavy ways. For my (very…
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Comorbidities
Individuals with hip dysplasia may have other health conditions or health-related characteristics that may impact their hip dysplasia journey. Please visit the following pages to learn more about some that are most commonly asked about: Hypermobility and EDS Obesity: Relevance for PAO Surgery
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Just a Bunch of Hippies on the Trails: The Bear 100 Pace and Support Crew
Many ultra-runners choose to have a team of crew members and pacers to help them make it through the long miles. Crew members often meet the runner several times during the race and can provide gear, food, and hydration, as well as mental and emotional support along the course. Pacers are individuals who are not…
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The Bear 100 Race Report
Writing a post-race “race report” is a common practice in ultra-running. These reports serve as entertainment and guides to other runners considering running the race, and I believe they also serve as an outlet for the runner to “process” the experience. I wasn’t planning on writing a race report since 1) it was such an…
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Hip Dysplasia…Yes, like a dog….Kind of….
When I tell people that I have had multiple surgeries for hip dysplasia I usually get one of the following responses: “Hip dysplasia? Like dogs get?” or “Is that from all of your running?” The dog comment has helped earn me sympathy from dog lovers. It even helped me get through my pre-surgery insurance authorization…