Christine RuffoloJul 24, 20183 min readThe Heel and the KneeWhen assessing the lower leg, it has become common place to examine the foot. The pliable and separable toes receive much of the...
Christine RuffoloJul 15, 20163 min readThe Tip Toes TestThe tip toes position is an assessment of toes, feet, and ankle control. Balance comes from joint stacking. The push off when we walk...
Christine RuffoloJul 19, 20153 min readUtilizing Shortfoot (Arch Collapse, pt 2)In part one of this series, we focused on HOW to create an arch or shortfoot position. Here’s how you can pattern it into your motor...
Christine RuffoloJul 17, 20153 min readCreating Shortfoot (Arch Collapse, pt 1)The feet are the first inputs to the brain. They’ve got proprioceptors all over the place. They allow for adaptation, unlock the knee...