Christine RuffoloApr 16, 20175 min readA Purpose and Description of Exploratory Movement“I’m going to explore the depths of the ocean.” “You’re gonna what?” “I’m going to get into this magical pressure suit, close myself off...
Christine RuffoloMar 18, 20174 min readLearning Acrobatics and Developing ElasticityMovement overlaps. Brain work = joint work = speed, power, strength, and coordination work. We have structures and we have capacities....
Christine RuffoloFeb 27, 20174 min readDynamic Movement as An Extension of ControlBody control is all the rage. A popular want is increasing active range of motion. People want to get there so they can do stuff there....
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 RuffoloDec 16, 20164 min readHip Abduction and Lateral ShiftingThe vast majority of movements happen going forward. We reach, walk, look, and move toward what’s in front of us. Then we sit by...
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 RuffoloNov 6, 20163 min readPain Exploration: Medial KneeFor about two months, I’ve had some chronic discomfort in my left knee. On a scale of 1-10, with ’10’ being agony and ‘1’ being...
Christine RuffoloOct 2, 20164 min readPosterior Pelvic Tilting – Even SimplerThe pelvis speaks volumes. The position in which you hold it dictates whether or not you can use your abs, release your hip flexors,...