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How Functional Training Enhances Physical Therapy Outcomes
Functional training focuses on movements that mimic everyday life—like squatting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and stabilizing.

Dr. Nicolas Torres
4 days ago
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The Power of Combining Functional Training and Physical Therapy for Faster Recovery and Peak Performance
In the world of rehabilitation and performance training, physical therapy and functional training are often seen as separate disciplines....

Dr. Nicolas Torres
Apr 12
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Restoring Functionality: The Manual Shop’s Hands-On Approach in Astoria
Experience expert hands-on physical therapy at The Manual Shop in Astoria, NY. Our personalized approach targets pain, restores mobility,...

Dr. Nicolas Torres
Apr 5
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Experience Personalized Healing: The Manual Shop Physical Therapy in Astoria, NY Physical Therapy Guide
Learn, Teach, Love, and Heal. Each session is an opportunity to bring these values to life as we work to address pain...

Dr. Nicolas Torres
Mar 27
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Strength in Recovery: How The Manual Shop Builds Resilience in Astoria
Recovery isn’t just about getting back to where you were—it’s about building strength and resilience to move forward with confidence. At...

Dr. Nicolas Torres
Mar 23
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The Art of Movement: Out-of-Network Physical Therapy in Astoria
In a city that never sleeps, the physical demands of daily life can catch up to you. Whether it’s navigating busy streets, sitting at a...

Dr. Nicolas Torres
Mar 13
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Reclaim Your Strength: Post-Injury Physical Therapy for Active New Yorkers
At The Manual Shop, we provide individualized care tailored to your unique needs and recovery goals.

Dr. Nicolas Torres
Feb 13
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Why walking backwards up your stairs is the best glute exercise you could ever do!
I think almost everyday I hear from a patient of a complaint about their glutes. They can’t feel them contract, they can’t engage them...

Dr. Nicolas Torres
Dec 31, 2024
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What’s the deal with flat feet !
Everyone hates their flat feet. They also love to blame all of their postural dysfunctions and muscular weaknesses on their “poor little”...

Dr. Nicolas Torres
Dec 26, 2024
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Unlock Your Potential: Landmine University 1-Hour Workshop January 12 10-11am
Are you ready to take your training to the next level? This workshop, led by Dr. Antonio, is designed to transform how you move, train,...

Dr. Antonio Colletti
Dec 17, 2024
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Why Your Wrists Need Some Love too
Let’s talk about wrist health and why your wrist extensors (the muscles on the back of your forearm) are often forgotten. Our hands are...

Dr. Antonio Colletti
Dec 3, 2024
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What is the perfect posture?
A little bit of trick question here because some would say there is no perfect posture. I beg to differ. However, I don’t see the perfect...

Dr. Nicolas Torres
Nov 26, 2024
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Why Manual Therapy for the Shoulder is Only Part of the Solution
Targeting the rib cage and coordinating stabilizers like the obliques creates lasting relief and better shoulder function. It’s not just...

Dr. Antonio Colletti
Nov 19, 2024
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Why “knock knees” happen?
Some of you’ve seen it before. You might even have some “knee valgus” yourself. It’s when the knee(s) looks like it is twisted inward. If...

Dr. Nicolas Torres
Nov 12, 2024
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Mastering Hip Extension for Better Running Form & Fewer Injuries
The NYC Marathon was a massive event, showcasing countless hours of dedication, grit, and prep from runners of all levels. Whether you...

Dr. Antonio Colletti
Nov 7, 2024
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What does your lower back have to do with your ribcage position?
If you know me, you know I’m a sucker for a good ribcage position. The ribcage is the center point of your mass. If this structure is not...

Dr. Nicolas Torres
Oct 29, 2024
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Discovering “Hot Spots” with Pulsed Electromagnetic Frequency (PEMF): Your Body’s Secret Map
Hey there! Have you ever had those mysterious aches and pains that seem to come out of nowhere? Maybe it’s your lower back after a long...

Dr. Antonio Colletti
Oct 22, 2024
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How do you improve neck stiffness?
The evil neck. I would say close to 90% of the patients I see complain of some type of neck pain. Whether it be neck stiffness or...

Dr. Nicolas Torres
Oct 15, 2024
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PEMF Therapy: Recharge Your Cells and Boost Your Healing
Have you ever thought about how your body heals itself? Every time you get a little cut or feel sore after a workout, your body gets to...

Dr. Antonio Colletti
Oct 8, 2024
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Why your feet need some TLC!
So this will be a discussion about feet. One of the most important parts of the body for efficient human movement function. Humans being...

Dr. Nicolas Torres
Oct 1, 2024
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