Christine RuffoloFeb 1, 20173 min readChallenging Hip ExtensionHip extension is a vital movement to both health and performance. Wellness wise, hips that can extend, coupled with an unstuck spine and...
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 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 RuffoloSep 4, 20162 min readSlidingSliding is one of the most fun ways to get from here to there. True to form, it’s also a sneaky little way to grasp an underlying...
Christine RuffoloJul 29, 20163 min readGravityAh, gravity. The beautiful constant. 9.8 meters per second (squared) you can rely on again and again to hold you down. Many times we...
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...