Christine RuffoloNov 12, 20172 min readBalance Training IdeasBalance is a movement intelligence. It relies on systemic interdependence — that your parts work well enough and that the body can...
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 RuffoloDec 28, 20153 min readVectors and VariabilityIf you’re stuck in a movement plateau, changing the direction in which you impart force into a joint will often translate into greater...
Christine RuffoloSep 20, 20154 min readLift-Offs and Passive HoldsSystemized by functional range conditioning (FRC), lift-offs are an ingenious way to focus on stability to achieve gains in mobility....
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...
Christine RuffoloFeb 1, 20152 min readThe Toes!The more I work with folks to teach proper foot function, the more I am drawn to the toes. Arching, gripping, and pushing are toe driven...
Christine RuffoloNov 20, 20142 min readFoot and Ankle Prep, UpdatedThe source of this information is three months or roughly 100 hours of an art school Physical Education class. It is an evolving process...