What's Up Docs? Doctors' Notes: Hips
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Mar 17, 2026 Dr Paulina Kloskowska, physiotherapist and researcher in hip and groin biomechanics with a focus on women’s sports medicine. She discusses why varied activity protects hips. She explains neuromuscular skill development and prehab strategies. She explores gendered gaps in research and reasons women more often need hip replacement.
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How Paulina Became A Women’s Hip Specialist
- Anecdote: Paulina’s path combined clinical work and research into hip biomechanics and women in sport.
- She went from physiotherapy in Poland to a PhD at Queen Mary studying hip/groin biomechanics and now treats complex female athlete cases.
Varied Activity Protects Hips More Than Early Specialization
- Insight: Variety of activities protects the hip more than early specialization.
- Paulina says mixing running, jumping, climbing, ballet, gymnastics and weightlifting develops neuromuscular skills and a more robust hip across life.
Women’s Hip Differences Are Largely Unstudied
- Insight: Women’s hips are understudied so apparent sex differences may reflect research gaps and social factors.
- Paulina notes limited data, possible biomechanical advantages, and a lack of women-focused research in sports medicine.