Help for Hip Dysplasia

We chat about the story behind Little Hippy Co, Leah's personal journey with Hip Dysplasia, advocating, raising awareness and the beauty of connecting with this Hip Dysplasia community. Important Note * Shipping details have changed since filming this episode and there is now greater availability! Find their page @Littlehippco on Instagram Website: www.littlehippyco.ca

This week on the help for hip dysplasia podcast, we chat to Caroline Coco, aka @Cazzacoco. Caroline tell us about her journey through moving home, changing jobs, and having to strongly advocate for herself to fight for a diagnosis, all at the same time. Caroline shares the details of this journey with us, the surgeries she’s had, the people she’s met, what helped, what hindered, and tells us where...

This week on the Help for Hip Dysplasia Podcast, we speak to Joy Taylor. Her story is about 6 years, 3 surgeries and everything she learnt on the way. Thank you for sharing your story Joy - it was raw and emotional and i'm grateful that you chose to share it.

In this episode we do a deep dive into the details of being awake during total hip replacement surgery. We learn about Emma's story in the lead up to the surgery, what it was like during, and the recovery after. Local anaesthetics rather than general, are becoming more common place for a multitude of reasons, so the hope is that this deep dive will answer many of the questions you might have,...

Join me, as I get to chat with Georgina, Clara, Maja, Emma, Laura, Billie, Betsy, Meg, and Claire, about hip dysplasia and mobility aids. This episode is pieced together from a few conversations to accommodate different time zones and allow as many people to join as possible. We spend time talking about the emotions that come up for us about using these aids, the influence of media, of social infl...

On this episode, we chat with Rob Handshy about his bilateral hip replacements and returning to Brazilian jiu-jitsu to receive his Black Belt. We talk about being inspired by other people’s journey’s, getting multiple opinions and finding the best surgeon for you, different surgical approaches, principles of recovery, conversations with various members of the health care team, and having a choice...

We chat with Shahrzad Shariatpanahi, a Bio-medical engineer about different designs for hip replacements and re-surfacing. We discuss the processes of deciding which materials, shapes and sizes are right for you, and why. We also touch on some of the research into failed replacements. Thank you Shahrzad - already looking forward to part two! For more information and to follow Shahrzad: YouTube cha...

We chat to Trevor about his experience of hip replacement surgery following an avascular necrosis diagnosis, which lead to both hips and a shoulder being replaced. Trevor is wonderfully open about his journey, and I'm grateful to have been able to speak with him today. We cover Trevor's story, opioid medications, depression and getting back to a life that he recognises a his own. Trevor ha...

It is an absolute privilege to be able to talk with Mr John Clegg in this episode. Mr Clegg is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with a special interest in hips, and in particular hip dysplasia. He has produced research with Mr Nicholas Clarke and an incredible team, that has changed the screening programmes for babies in many countries,  resulting in implementing the Graf Method, by Mr Reinhard Graf.  The s...

On this episode we get to chat to Kate about her hip dysplasia diagnosis, body building, weight lifting and information on BFR (Blood flow restriction) training.  Thank you Kate for this brilliant conversation! If you would like to follow Kate’s journey, you can find her @spindleblood on Instagram. Disclaimer - BFRT is not something I’m trained in or have researched, so whilst I can’t profess...

I get the opportunity to chat with my friend and colleague Suzy Shutt about her experience as a women's health Physio. We talk about Pudendal neuralgia and menopause - what they are, why they happen and how they affect those of us with hip dysplasia. It was a brilliant conversation that I personally learnt a lot from.  I hope you find it interesting too.  You can find Suzy @themwordphysi...

This week on the Help For Hip Dysplasia Podcast, we chat to Natalia Sylvester, Author of Breathe and Count Back From Ten. We learn about Natalia's Hip Story, and how this has inspired her characters in her latest book.  The book is out in May and available for pre-order now! It was an incredible read, and one that truly made me feel seen and less alone in this world as someone with hip dyspla...

In this episode of the Help for Hip Dysplasia Podcast, we chat to Sophia Luikinga about her hip dysplasia journey, from childhood symptoms, to being about to receive her Hip replacement in 2 weeks time. We discuss Sophia's difficulty with sub-chondral cysts, a topic which she had difficulty finding research on, and we put out a call for anyone with proficient knowledge to get in touch... I would l...

On this episode of the Help for Hip Dysplasia podcast, we chat to Dr. Timothy Mazolla. Tim is triple board-certified in Family Medicine, Sports Medicine and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. He practices as a non-operative Orthopedic & Regenerative Medicine specialist at Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine of Boulder. His enduring professional passion is to bring restoration, healing and...

This week on the Help for Hip Dysplasia Podcast, we chat to Xandra Lee aka @xandralee13, author of the book "Sex... with these hips?!" I really enjoyed this conversation about the challenges faced in the relationships with ourselves and partners, from the emotional to the physical aspects of intimacy. I hope you enjoy it too. You can find Xandra on Instagram @xandralee13, on facebook @xandra lee o...

This week on the Help for Hip Dysplasia Podcast, we chat to Dr Charles T. Price, Director of the International Hip Dysplasia Institute. We discuss the questions put forward by you, this wonderful community! Currently, and for the last 12 years, Dr Price manages The International Hip Dysplasia Institute at Arnold Palmer Hospital that is promoting awareness, providing access to information and encou...

This week on the Help for Hip Dysplasia Podcast, we chat to Vishwa Buch, AKA @hipsdontlie_pt, from Ottowa, Canada.  Vishwa is a Physiotherapist and fellow Hippy. We talk about her Hip Dysplasia Journey, being misdiagnosed, being told that the pain was all in her mind, some tops tips and essentials for your hospital bag, navigating her journey through Covid times, and so much more. At the end...

This week on the Help for Hip Dysplasia podcast, we chat to Heather Colby from Orlando Florida. Heather tells us about her Hip Journey, why she required 10 screws for her recent PAO, the challenges both mentally and physically, and the impact this has had and the considerations made, on her and her husband starting a family. Heather speaks about how important communication is with everyone in your...

This week on the Help for Hip Dysplasia podcast, we chat to Ashley Spalla. Ashley is a returning guest from Thankful Thursday in the last Hip Dysplasia awareness week from @Miles4Hips, @PAOBuddies, and myself. We talk about Ashley's incredible Hip journey, filled with strength and inspiration. Ashley also tells us about access to adaptive sport, unlocking so many more activities than I knew were p...

This week on the Help for Hip Dysplasia podcast, we Chat to Dr Laura Ricci, a physical therapist and essential oils expert. This episode is filled with so much useful information from Laura professionally, and also personally as she discusses her Hip Dysplasia journey.  We delve into pelvic physiotherapy and how this can relate to your hip dysplasia diagnosis and rehab, how essential oils can...

This week on the Help for Hip Dysplasia Podcast, we chat to Alanna Smith from Hampshire in the UK. We talk about her bi-lateral hip dysplasia journey, the importance of creating a community of support, some super useful tips for getting ready for surgery and how to access mobility aids independently in the uk (it's a lot easier than you think!) Contact the Samaritans or the British Red Cross to ap...

This week on the Help for Hip Dysplasia Podcast, we chat to Maria Carr AKA @hopefulhippies411 from California. Maria tells us all about her FAI journey, through her 7 surgeries, her passion for a strength based yoga practice, and how she plans to release a book focusing on Mantra as Medicine, so please keep your eyes peeled for this! Thank you so much for your time and your inspiring words. Quote...

Welcome to Season 3!  We're kick starting this season on Hip Dysplasia awareness week, brought to you by @miles4hips, @paobuddies and @laura.rutterford. Bringing you lots of great info for Healthy Hips, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds. For this "Don't Worry Wednesday" I'm releasing this episode with Ali Tonks, aka @the.hippie.psych Ali is trainee child psychologist and also a fellow hippy. Ali...

This week on the Help for Hip Dysplasia Podcast, we chat to Erin Roman, a Dietician from Canada, who received her bilateral hip replacement in November 2020. Erin is so passionate about spreading awareness of the journey of bilateral hip replacements from a physical, social and emotional perspective. Listen in for some amazing professional advice from Erin too, to get your gut working well before...

This week on the Help for Hip Dysplasia Podcast, we chat to Sydney Steinberg, founder of PAO Buddies. From Sydney's dysplasia experience, she quickly recognised the value of having someone to talk to that had a similar story, hobbies and at a similar stage of their journey. Shout out to @cianna.rzepski! Sydney has since been able to  give others the opportunity to have this same support by ma...