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Christine Ruffolo
Aug 23, 20202 min read
Stuck Xiphoid
A year ago, I published ‘Dead Ribs‘, documenting the neglect of my ribcage in favor of my pelvis. Other than examining lateral movement,...


Christine Ruffolo
Apr 20, 20203 min read
Bucket & Sticks
A quick conceptual piece from the mind of Nicole Uno. Like many sensational metaphors she offers me, I cannot quite make sense of things...


Christine Ruffolo
Jan 1, 20203 min read
Core as Posture
For the better part of a year, Nicole Uno has been offering me her insights on movement. There have been a few big picture concepts that...


Christine Ruffolo
Dec 1, 20194 min read
Folds Twist & Lean
With every joint that flexes (and extends), there is an element of rotation attached. Three hundred and sixty moveable joints times...


Christine Ruffolo
May 10, 20192 min read
Utilizing the Sweet Spot
As I am learning to access and mobilize my ribs, I have begun to understand and control the deep inner workings of my trunk,...


Christine Ruffolo
Apr 7, 20194 min read
Dead Ribs
My pelvis has been my focus for the better part of a decade. Plagued by low back pain and steely hamstrings, I discovered that I was...
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