Christine RuffoloSep 16, 20183 min readTension and ExtensionFor a long time, I believed that extension was the working opposite of flexion. They felt as contrary as they looked. Folding forward...
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 RuffoloMar 27, 20184 min read(Half ) A Tom Weksler WorkshopIf you’re curious about why only half a workshop I’ll tell that story at the end. Tom Weksler’s Movement Archery workshop was a lesson...
Christine RuffoloMar 7, 20183 min readSpinal Fluidity – Influence of Scapula and LoadMovement expression is dependent on on our tadpole-like head and spine to drive and disperse motion. Any sticking points have a...
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 RuffoloJun 12, 20177 min readThe World of Fighting Monkey (part 2)Engaging with your work demands a certain degree of ownership. There must be a benefit to the challenge presented, beyond just a...
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,...