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 RuffoloJul 15, 20163 min readThe Tip Toes TestThe tip toes position is an assessment of toes, feet, and ankle control. Balance comes from joint stacking. The push off when we walk...
Christine RuffoloMay 15, 20163 min readPelvic Control Precedes Core ControlFor any of you who have followed this blog for a while, the pelvis has been a long-standing fixation of mine. It has routinely been...
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 RuffoloNov 22, 20153 min readExpanding Get-UpsGetting off and onto the ground is a skill that isn’t practiced by the larger population. We have chairs and beds that are soft and...
Christine RuffoloOct 25, 20154 min readGaining Scapular ControlThe shoulder blades are an enigma to the joint-by-joint theory. They act as a mobile-stabilizer to everything connected to the thoracic...
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...