Christine RuffoloJul 24, 20183 min readThe Heel and the KneeWhen assessing the lower leg, it has become common place to examine the foot. The pliable and separable toes receive much of the...
Christine RuffoloFeb 4, 20184 min readBiceps, Rotation, and PullingWhen I got my first chin up, I felt superhuman. Finally hitting that relative strength benchmark felt like a magic trick I was somehow...
Christine RuffoloDec 29, 20173 min readKnees, Hamstrings, and Low GaitThe low gait might be the truest test of healthy knees. It requires full flexion under full bodyweight while pulling the center of mass....
Christine RuffoloSep 22, 20172 min readNeck Extension and Lateral FlexionPlagued by forward head posture and phone-down eyes, the act of tilting the head back can become unnerving. Used to being underutilized,...
Christine RuffoloJul 29, 20175 min readKnee Findings: Hinges and RotationJoint ‘popping’ is a curious thing. It alarms without hurting. Especially when you realize it wasn’t there before. You notice...
Christine RuffoloMay 11, 20174 min readRepetition and Dysfunction : Minimizing Back PainIssues with joints or body parts can almost always be traced back to usage. When faced with a familiar task in a familiar environment,...
Christine RuffoloApr 30, 20175 min readNeurosomatic Therapy and Layers of TraumaIt is on rare occasion that I am floored by what I hear on a podcast. While listening to fusion health radio on a recent commute, my...
Christine RuffoloFeb 17, 20174 min readThe Willingness to ExploreYou are willing to explore when you feel safe and confident. Safety comes from recognizing your limits and being able to measure and...