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 1, 20163 min readHamstring Curls and Loaded Knee FlexionThirteen years ago, I had ACL reconstruction surgery using a hamstring graft. My tissues have long since ‘healed’, but the overall...
Christine RuffoloMay 15, 20163 min readPelvic Control Precedes Core ControlFor any of you who have followed this blog for a while, the pelvis has been a long-standing fixation of mine. It has routinely been...
Christine RuffoloMay 2, 20164 min readUsing the Ground as a Constantfeatured photo credit: @movnat instagram (Carlos Condit) The ground is a safe, secure place. It is not something to be avoided or...
Christine RuffoloMar 6, 20164 min readGetting Articular Independence (NEW Joint-by-Joint part 2)As examined in my previous post, joint function defines what kind of movements you are prepared to perform. Articular independence must...
Christine RuffoloJan 10, 20161 min readMovement Thoughts from Guido Van RyssegemYesterday, Guido Van Ryssegem was gracious enough to speak to us at the Free Salem Fitness Summit. While his topic was “Resolving Upper...
Christine RuffoloJul 31, 20153 min readHip Coordination for PowerI was fortunate enough a few weeks back to watch a presentation put on by Jim Ratcliffe. Obsessed with speed and acceleration, he has...