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 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 RuffoloOct 11, 20153 min readSHINS: the Hamstring – Dorsiflexion ConnectionThe lower leg can be a mess. The shins are responsible for two main movements, dorsiflexion (top of foot pull) and plantar flexion...
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...
Christine RuffoloAug 13, 20153 min readHamstrings (Pt 1) – Getting Knee ExtensionChronically tight muscles don’t get resolved from mere stretching. Most often, there’s a positional issue at the attachments keeping the...