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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After a successful recovery from her first PAO and returning to her nursing career and marathon running Colette is now navigating recovery from her second
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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…
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History of the PAO: The Original Patients and Their 30-Year Outcomes
A patient-friendly summary of the research articles reporting outcomes for the original patients that had PAO surgery in Bern, Switzerland in the 1980s.
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Junior Board Member Application 2025
Do you want to be the next Miles4Hips Junior Board Member? Roles and Responsibilities: Skills and Requirements: Application are due January 12th Email us at miles4hips@gmail.com with any questions.
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Thank You!
We would like to thank everyone for a great 2024! In March we had Team Week 2024 featuring interviews with different members of the hip dysplasia team. June was Hip Dysplasia Awareness Month and our 6th Annual Day of Movement was in October. We launched a new feature The Hip Dysplasia Experience along with new…
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New Podcast
The International Hip Dysplasia Institute has a new podcast, Hip and Happening! Check out the first episode “Hip Dysplasia 101“.
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The 5 W’s of Second Opinions
So, you think you should get a second opinion about your hip. What does that even mean? Why seek another opinion? Who should you see? Where do you choose to go? When should you seek another opinion? How do you make it happen? Read on to have your questions answered!
Latest News
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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…
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History of the PAO: The Original Patients and Their 30-Year Outcomes
A patient-friendly summary of the research articles reporting outcomes for the original patients that had PAO surgery in Bern, Switzerland in the 1980s.
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Junior Board Member Application 2025
Do you want to be the next Miles4Hips Junior Board Member? Roles and Responsibilities: Skills and Requirements: Application are due January 12th Email us at miles4hips@gmail.com with any questions.
-
Thank You!
We would like to thank everyone for a great 2024! In March we had Team Week 2024 featuring interviews with different members of the hip dysplasia team. June was Hip Dysplasia Awareness Month and our 6th Annual Day of Movement was in October. We launched a new feature The Hip Dysplasia Experience along with new…
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New Podcast
The International Hip Dysplasia Institute has a new podcast, Hip and Happening! Check out the first episode “Hip Dysplasia 101“.
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The 5 W’s of Second Opinions
So, you think you should get a second opinion about your hip. What does that even mean? Why seek another opinion? Who should you see? Where do you choose to go? When should you seek another opinion? How do you make it happen? Read on to have your questions answered!