Christine RuffoloFeb 1, 20173 min readChallenging Hip ExtensionHip extension is a vital movement to both health and performance. Wellness wise, hips that can extend, coupled with an unstuck spine and...
Christine RuffoloJan 1, 20174 min readExpanding Dorsiflexion: Vectors, Vertices, and VariabilityIncreasing dorsiflexion is a popular yet frustrating goal. Getting the ankles to do more lessens the strain on the knees, and is an...
Christine RuffoloDec 16, 20164 min readHip Abduction and Lateral ShiftingThe vast majority of movements happen going forward. We reach, walk, look, and move toward what’s in front of us. Then we sit by...
Christine RuffoloNov 29, 20164 min readHip Internal Rotation – Manipulating Joints Above and BelowPelvic motion and knee flexion influence hip rotation. Structures above and below a joint have a direct impact on the way it functions....
Christine RuffoloNov 6, 20163 min readPain Exploration: Medial KneeFor about two months, I’ve had some chronic discomfort in my left knee. On a scale of 1-10, with ’10’ being agony and ‘1’ being...
Christine RuffoloOct 2, 20164 min readPosterior Pelvic Tilting – Even SimplerThe pelvis speaks volumes. The position in which you hold it dictates whether or not you can use your abs, release your hip flexors,...
Christine RuffoloSep 24, 20164 min readShortening, Lengthening, and Creating SpaceWe tend to move in ingrained patterns, within the same degrees and utilizing the same amount of space. Thinking bigger about what a...
Christine RuffoloSep 4, 20162 min readSlidingSliding is one of the most fun ways to get from here to there. True to form, it’s also a sneaky little way to grasp an underlying...