Going the Extra Mile for Hip Dysplasia
Miles4Hips is a patient-driven collective that is dedicated to raising hip dysplasia awareness, supporting the efforts of national and international organizations who support and advance hip dysplasia care, providing information and resources for the hip dysplasia community, and promoting the enjoyment of movement and miles in all people for healthy hips and minds.
Miles4Hips is a patient-driven collective for those affected by hip dysplasia. Read more about our mission, vision and goals.
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On June 16, Donna marks the 60th anniversary of the surgery she underwent at just five-and-a-half years old in Toronto—a surgery that allowed her to
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Miles4Hips Hip Dysplasia Awareness Month T-Shirts are on sale now through July 4, 2026! This year’s Stronger Together design celebrates the many people who make
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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.
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Treatment Options for Adolescent/Adult Hip Dysplasia: The Basics
In this resource we provide an overview of some common treatment options for adult and adolescent hip dysplasia. Treatment Options for Adolescent/Adult Hip Dysplasia: The Basics
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Hip Friendly Pilates!
One of the highlights of Healthy Hips, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Week was a live hip friendly pilates class hosted by Laura Rutterford of Help for Hip Dysplasia. If you missed the live class no worries! It was recorded, so that you may participate at a time that works with your schedule.
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Feel Good Friday!
Lessons on Healing Erin, an adult hip dysplasia patient, shares what she has learned through her hip dysplasia journey and her healing process. Maintaining a Positive Morning Routine Erin shares strategies for hip dysplasia patients about how to start each day with positivity What have you learned through your hip dysplasia journey? What helps you…
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Thankful Thursday!
Who are you thankful for in your hip dysplasia journey? We invite you to share your pictures videos or shout outs for your personal champions on social media and tag @miles4hips, @laura.rutterford and @paobuddies on social media. Make sure to follow the Help for Hip Dysplasia Instagram page @laura.rutterford as Laura will have some special…
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Series 3, Episode 1 of the Help For Hip Dysplasia Podcast is out now!
Laura Rutterford is a Physiotherapist out of the UK, and she hosts Help for Hip Dysplasia podcast, which is a podcast for all things hip dysplasia. Listen to the podcast on your favorite podcast app, or visit the Help for Hip Dysplasia website. We’re kick starting this season on Hip Dysplasia awareness week, brought to…
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Don’t Worry Wednesday
We recognize the impact that hip dysplasia can have, not just on physical health, but also on mental health, and we would like to share a few resources from our website. Navigating the Mental Health Aspects of a Hip Dysplasia Diagnosis: Insights from an Expert Patient and Parent Danielle, an adult hip dysplasia patient and…
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Tasty Tuesday!
Nicole Giumarra is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in Sports Nutrition, Wellness and Disordered Eating. She enjoys helping athletes and individuals make peace with food while fueling their body to optimize health and performance. Nicole has hip dysplasia and had PAO surgery in 2016. Since then she has run marathons and ultramarathons, and she is…
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Glossary of Terms
Femoral Retroversion? Acetabulum? A diagnosis of hip dysplasia comes with a lot of new terms to learn. We have a new resource, created by Claire a Physiotherapist from the UK, that can help you learn what some of those terms mean.
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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.
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Treatment Options for Adolescent/Adult Hip Dysplasia: The Basics
In this resource we provide an overview of some common treatment options for adult and adolescent hip dysplasia. Treatment Options for Adolescent/Adult Hip Dysplasia: The Basics
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Hip Friendly Pilates!
One of the highlights of Healthy Hips, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Week was a live hip friendly pilates class hosted by Laura Rutterford of Help for Hip Dysplasia. If you missed the live class no worries! It was recorded, so that you may participate at a time that works with your schedule.
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Feel Good Friday!
Lessons on Healing Erin, an adult hip dysplasia patient, shares what she has learned through her hip dysplasia journey and her healing process. Maintaining a Positive Morning Routine Erin shares strategies for hip dysplasia patients about how to start each day with positivity What have you learned through your hip dysplasia journey? What helps you…
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Thankful Thursday!
Who are you thankful for in your hip dysplasia journey? We invite you to share your pictures videos or shout outs for your personal champions on social media and tag @miles4hips, @laura.rutterford and @paobuddies on social media. Make sure to follow the Help for Hip Dysplasia Instagram page @laura.rutterford as Laura will have some special…
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Series 3, Episode 1 of the Help For Hip Dysplasia Podcast is out now!
Laura Rutterford is a Physiotherapist out of the UK, and she hosts Help for Hip Dysplasia podcast, which is a podcast for all things hip dysplasia. Listen to the podcast on your favorite podcast app, or visit the Help for Hip Dysplasia website. We’re kick starting this season on Hip Dysplasia awareness week, brought to…
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Don’t Worry Wednesday
We recognize the impact that hip dysplasia can have, not just on physical health, but also on mental health, and we would like to share a few resources from our website. Navigating the Mental Health Aspects of a Hip Dysplasia Diagnosis: Insights from an Expert Patient and Parent Danielle, an adult hip dysplasia patient and…
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Tasty Tuesday!
Nicole Giumarra is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in Sports Nutrition, Wellness and Disordered Eating. She enjoys helping athletes and individuals make peace with food while fueling their body to optimize health and performance. Nicole has hip dysplasia and had PAO surgery in 2016. Since then she has run marathons and ultramarathons, and she is…
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Glossary of Terms
Femoral Retroversion? Acetabulum? A diagnosis of hip dysplasia comes with a lot of new terms to learn. We have a new resource, created by Claire a Physiotherapist from the UK, that can help you learn what some of those terms mean.