Progression/Prediction | Childhood hip dysplasia

Progression/Prediction

If the child is not treated for hip dysplasia, the course of the disease may become progressive and wear and tear and dislocation may follow. Early detection of hip dysplasia is just as important for the further course of the disease as timely treatment. By counteracting the course of the disease early on, the child can be helped very well. Especially with children, conservative therapy proves to be very effective and operations can often be avoided. If the course of the disease continues and the treatment is successful, the prognosis for children is also very favorable for adulthood.

What kind of sports can my child do?

Exercise is important for maintaining mobility in children with hip dysplasia and so the child should also take part in regular sports. However, not every sport is suitable for these children. These include sports with jumps or impact forces, such as When jerky movements occur several times and over a longer period of time, the hips are put under too much strain.

In order to promote movement in the hips and to maintain and further develop the muscles, even movements with moderate resistance are recommended. When swimming, the children have the best conditions. Here they are not exposed to the risk of overloading and can still challenge and increase their performance.

The water resistance optimally addresses the musculature and promotes mobility throughout the body. The children can also add additional weights to vary the intensity. Yoga or free strength exercises are also very suitable for children with hip dysplasia.

  • Jogging
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Basketball

Exercises for at home

Strength exercises are very suitable as a sport for children with hip dysplasia. The following are exercises that are easy to do at home and the risk of mistakes is minimal. If your child has hip dysplasia, do the exercises together with your child for motivation and control.

  • Exercise 1) Stand next to your child and raise both arms. Make sure the surface is even and do the exercise best without shoes. Then put your palms together.

    Your elbows are slightly bent. Make sure that their upper bodies are upright and remain straight. Then lift one leg and bring the sole of the lifted leg to your standing leg.

    Try to keep the one-legged position as long as possible. Try to keep your entire body straight from head to toe in the one-legged position. Change sides and lift the other leg in the next round.

    Make a note of the duration of the one-legged stand and try to increase it each time. You can repeat the exercise for a few minutes without time limit

  • Exercise 2) Sit on the floor opposite your child and pick up a ball. Sit cross-legged, both of you.

    Your distance should already be several meters. Then roll or throw the ball to each other. You can do this for as long as you like.

    However, take a break from time to time and get out of the cross-legged seat. As soon as you feel pain or it becomes too uncomfortable, take a break. A pulling sensation is allowed as long as it does not interfere with your movements. Occasionally, you should also move your upper body forward in order to intensify the extension of the hips.