Christine RuffoloFeb 14, 20164 min readExploring Controlled Articular Rotations (CARs)Controlled Articular Rotations (CARs) are the entrance point to Dr. Andreo Spina’s Functional Range Conditioning system: They are meant...
Christine RuffoloFeb 7, 20166 min readACL rehab – thinking beyond typical protocolsI suffered a partial tear of my left ACL in 2003 during a rugby match. There isn’t a cool or gruesome backstory involved, just some...
Christine RuffoloJan 20, 20164 min readThe Interesting Science Behind Functional Range ConditioningFunctional Range Conditioning (FRC) is a system of creating, controlling, and expanding useable range of motion, defined as mobility....
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 RuffoloDec 11, 20154 min readMobilizing the Neck and Spine (part 2)Like so many explorations, I have a personal connection with neck issues. I got crunched once quite solidly in a rugby ruck and felt a...
Christine RuffoloOct 25, 20154 min readGaining Scapular ControlThe shoulder blades are an enigma to the joint-by-joint theory. They act as a mobile-stabilizer to everything connected to the thoracic...
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 RuffoloAug 17, 20152 min readHamstrings (Pt. 2) – Controlling Knee FlexionIn part one of this series, we tried to resolve hamstring tightness by adjusting the pelvis and degree of flexion in the hips. The goal...