- prepare new parents for a possible diagnosis and support them throughout treatment,
- reduce risk factors that contribute to the development of hip dysplasia, such as tight swaddling, and
- reduce the incidence of late diagnosis.
Let’s talk about hips this April!
How you can increase awareness of hip dysplasia
Share your story: Raise awareness of hip dysplasia by telling your personal story. You can share your story with your local newspaper, on your local radio station, with a local or an online community (such as via your Facebook page). Please be sure to mention it's Healthy Hips Week and encourage others to seek out more information from Healthy Hips Australia. You are welcome to share our media releases and hip dysplasia awareness resources.
Distribute flyers: Download and print our hip dysplasia infographic. Share it with your GP, paediatrician, local pharmacy, child/maternal health nurse, orthotist, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, chiropractor, childcare provider, and playgroup (and any other services you might interact with). Don’t forget to let us know how you go so we can track how far the word spreads.
Spread the word: Comment, Like and Share the Healthy Hips Australia Facebook Page and Instagram posts related to Healthy Hips Week. To make sure you see these posts, please be sure to follow us on these platforms.
What Will You Do For Healthy Hips Week?
SHARE YOUR STORY AS A FACEBOOK FUNDRAISER
A really quick and effective way is to share your story on your own Facebook page – let your own network of family and friends have an insight into what your experience has been like. It might not be life threatening, but like me you probably felt overwhelmed and isolated in the beginning, and if by sharing your story you help someone you know (even someone they know) it is worth it. Tell them it is Healthy Hips Week and that you are sharing your story to create awareness. Being reliant on community donations to keep Healthy Hips going, I ask that you please choose to add the Support Non-Profit button to your post to help raise funds.