The Hip, the Pelvis, and the Connected Body

The Hip, the Pelvis, and the Connected Body — What the Research Shows

The hip joint is not simply where your leg meets your body. Research in kinesiology, biomechanics, and connective tissue anatomy consistently demonstrates that the hip and pelvic girdle function as the central load transfer point for the entire musculoskeletal system — and that dysfunction here produces measurable effects far beyond the hip itself.