Christine RuffoloJun 6, 20175 min readThe World of Fighting Monkey (part 1)Doing without knowing. Playing, creating, learning. Adjusting and adapting. Describing Fighting Monkey is an act in organizing verbs....
Christine RuffoloApr 16, 20175 min readA Purpose and Description of Exploratory Movement“I’m going to explore the depths of the ocean.” “You’re gonna what?” “I’m going to get into this magical pressure suit, close myself off...
Christine RuffoloMar 18, 20174 min readLearning Acrobatics and Developing ElasticityMovement overlaps. Brain work = joint work = speed, power, strength, and coordination work. We have structures and we have capacities....
Christine RuffoloFeb 27, 20174 min readDynamic Movement as An Extension of ControlBody control is all the rage. A popular want is increasing active range of motion. People want to get there so they can do stuff there....
Christine RuffoloJan 12, 20173 min readPlantar flexion and the Low SitThis post serves as a companion piece to Pain Exploration: Medial Knee. It picks up right where it left off, with manipulations of the...
Christine RuffoloJan 1, 20174 min readExpanding Dorsiflexion: Vectors, Vertices, and VariabilityIncreasing dorsiflexion is a popular yet frustrating goal. Getting the ankles to do more lessens the strain on the knees, and is an...
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 RuffoloNov 6, 20163 min readPain Exploration: Medial KneeFor about two months, I’ve had some chronic discomfort in my left knee. On a scale of 1-10, with ’10’ being agony and ‘1’ being...