When a movement pattern becomes dysfunctional, building strength on top of it may…

Summary

In this episode, physical therapist Nathan Sherwood explains how dysfunctional movement mechanics can perpetuate ongoing musculoskeletal strain when left uncorrected. Strengthening a patient without first addressing improper biomechanics may reinforce the underlying movement problem. Breaking a complex functional movement down into its individual component parts allows clinicians to identify and correct specific mechanical breakdowns. Rebuilding the movement pattern step by step helps restore balanced joint mechanics and supports lasting recovery.

Conditions and treatments discussed

• Movement dysfunction. Strengthening over an uncorrected movement pattern can reinforce underlying mechanical problems.
• Movement retraining. Deconstructing movements into component parts helps isolate and correct biomechanical dysfunctions before rebuilding full functional patterns.

What this shows about Manhattan Pain Medicine

The practice describes targeting the underlying driver rather than masking a symptom, noting that building strength over a dysfunctional movement pattern can reinforce mechanical problems. Physical therapist Nathan Sherwood explains how isolating individual movement components helps identify specific biomechanical breakdowns before retraining the full movement. Working alongside outside specialists like physical therapists allows for coordinated evaluation and structured rehabilitation plans. Through educational resources such as the Care Beyond the Pain podcast, the practice shares insights on biomechanics to help patients understand functional recovery.