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 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 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 RuffoloJun 4, 20164 min readHip External RotationStiff hips cause pain, injury, and lackluster performance. A freely rotating hip is likely to flex, extend, abduct, and adduct with...
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 RuffoloApr 3, 20163 min readDecoding PAILs and RAILsThe one flaw in the Functional Range Conditioning system is its heavy use of acronyms. It has created a culture of separation, utilizing...
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...