Hello, my name is Man Trinh, and I’m the newest Doctor of Physical Therapy at The Manual Shop. Like many of the patients who walk through...

Functional training is a method of exercise that focuses on building strength, mobility, and endurance through movements that mirror everyday life.

As we move into our 30s and beyond, the way our bodies respond to activity begins to change. Recovery takes longer, mobility starts to decline, and past injuries have a way of resurfacing. But the solution isn’t to slow down — it’s to train smarter.

Getting injured can be frustrating—but getting back to exercise afterward can be even more confusing.

Functional training focuses on movements that mimic everyday life—like squatting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and stabilizing.

In the world of rehabilitation and performance training, physical therapy and functional training are often seen as separate disciplines....

Experience expert hands-on physical therapy at The Manual Shop in Astoria, NY. Our personalized approach targets pain, restores mobility,...

Learn, Teach, Love, and Heal. Each session is an opportunity to bring these values to life as we work to address pain...

Recovery isn’t just about getting back to where you were—it’s about building strength and resilience to move forward with confidence. At...

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...

At The Manual Shop, we provide individualized care tailored to your unique needs and recovery goals.

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...

Everyone hates their flat feet. They also love to blame all of their postural dysfunctions and muscular weaknesses on their “poor little”...

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,...

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...

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...

Targeting the rib cage and coordinating stabilizers like the obliques creates lasting relief and better shoulder function. It’s not just...

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...

The NYC Marathon was a massive event, showcasing countless hours of dedication, grit, and prep from runners of all levels. Whether you...

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...