Christine RuffoloSep 6, 20152 min readBall and SocketsThe shoulder and hip are ball-and-socket joints. Their usage, however, often gets thrown off by the hinge joints separating the thick...
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...
Christine RuffoloJul 31, 20153 min readHip Coordination for PowerI was fortunate enough a few weeks back to watch a presentation put on by Jim Ratcliffe. Obsessed with speed and acceleration, he has...
Christine RuffoloJul 19, 20153 min readUtilizing Shortfoot (Arch Collapse, pt 2)In part one of this series, we focused on HOW to create an arch or shortfoot position. Here’s how you can pattern it into your motor...
Christine RuffoloJul 17, 20153 min readCreating Shortfoot (Arch Collapse, pt 1)The feet are the first inputs to the brain. They’ve got proprioceptors all over the place. They allow for adaptation, unlock the knee...
Christine RuffoloJul 5, 20152 min readProne Positioning – Pt 2 (Crawls)At then end of Prone Positioning Part 1, we kept the torso still while we moved our arms. Crawls are initiated when we move our feet. ...
Christine RuffoloJul 2, 20152 min readProne Pelvic Positioning – Part 1 (the Sphinx)If your low back hurts while you’re lying on your stomach, it’s likely because you’re stuck in anterior pelvic tilt and your lumbar...