Going the Extra Mile for Hip Dysplasia
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Throwback to Team Week 2024!
In Team Week 2024 we had interviews with physiotherapists, patient & family, occupational therapist, orthopedic surgeon, nurse practitioner, and child life specialist. Join us April 27 to May 3rd for Hip Dysplasia Around the World!
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Hip Dysplasia: What’s With All the Angles?
LCEA? Tonnis Angle? Version? Alpha Angle? Have you wondered what’s with all the angles? Hip dysplasia experts may order a variety of special imaging and tests to help determine the best treatment for a patient. These are some of the most common measurements associated with the evaluation of hip dysplasia.
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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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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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The Impact of Hip Dysplasia on Quality of Life and Psychosocial Well-Being: an Article Review
Disclaimer: The information on the Miles4Hips website is meant for informational purposes only. While our goals are to promote understanding and knowledge of hip dysplasia and to empower patients and their families in healthcare decision making, we cannot guarantee accuracy or appropriateness of the information for your specific condition or circumstances. The information on this…
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Nutrition and Prehabilitation
Do you have questions about nutrition and its role in surgery recovery? Check out our great resource on nutrition written by Claire, who is a physiotherapist in the UK. She goes over nutrition basics, the effects of surgery on our body, and some recommendations to help prepare and recover from surgery. This information is meant for informational…
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Good luck, Meredith!
Sending good thoughts and lots of healing vibes to Meredith as she prepares for her femoral osteotomy tomorrow. We know this has been a long and challenging surgery journey, and we hope this is the final step to feeling good and living fully! We know that you have an amazing support system in your loving and…