Interface of Change Series
Apr 28, 2026Generating an Interface of Change -
“The Glue” in Resolving a Dysfunctional Movement Pattern
As therapists, we can spot compensation a mile away—and we usually agree on what we’re seeing. But when it comes to resolving it, our approaches quickly diverge. Why is this?
Yes, every patient is different, and variability is part of the art of care. But even when working from the same case, we often take very different paths when it comes to creating meaningful change—especially at the most critical moment: where compensation actually develops during movement.
That “interface of change” is where devotion to need tends to be diluted—and yet where our focus matters most.
A question for you. Where within the sequence of producing any active or volitional movement, would you believe the greatest opportunity to favorably alter a compensatory movement pattern exists?
Not meant to be a trick question or to ask you to regurgitate a trivial answer. No, this question and correct answer is intended to both sensitize and therefore more effectively pinpoint our therapeutic delivery. By acknowledging and ultimately targeting this frequently missing link within our patient’s movement level impairments, we can generate an interface of change, meaning actually facilitating the conditions for compensation to yield to the restorative qualities of moving well.
OK, first let’s clarify the answer – the actual answer simply but stubbornly resides: Within the Actual Production of Movement.
Think of it this way, why after resolving every measurable impairment, including: resting biomechanics (postural as well as the shoulder girdle), soft tissue and joint mobility, strength, pain resolution, neuro-muscular tone and functional re-conditioning do compensations persist.
It’s because for each and every impairment resolution, the patient’s collection of sensory motor synapses was not provided with an alternative programming.
Beginning today and progressing in series through 10 innovative measures, you will be provided the means of integrating your most effective efforts of resolving impairment level concerns, now with movement health resolution, “the glue” that makes favorable change actually stick.