Manhattan Activecare Physical Therapy PLLC

10/04/2024

10/04/2024

An 8-year-old girl with a neurological disorder has made history as the first pediatric patient worldwide to undergo robotic deep brain stimulation.

Karleigh Fry, 8, became the first pediatric patient in the world to undergo robotic deep brain stimulation to treat a neurological condition.

05/17/2023

Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day

Today, May 17th, the world unites for World Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day. Across the globe, numerous landmarks, including the iconic Empire State Building, will illuminate in shades of blue and green tonight, symbolizing the Shine a Light on Neurofibromatosis campaign. Physical therapy can play a...

04/26/2023

"The Art of Falling: How Physical Therapy can help you make a graceful recovery"

Falls are a common occurrence, especially among older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that every year, one in four adults over 65 years old fall. Moreover, the National Poll on Healthy Aging suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the likelihood of old...

04/24/2023

Playgrounds are more than just fun places where your child can spend free time. They can help with overall motor development in children. Swinging: Swinging is a classic playground activity. It can boost your child’s development in a few ways. It helps with balance and teaches kids to know where t...

07/22/2022

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2022/06/10/cancer-exercise-benefits/

Exercise may lower your cancer risk and help if you get the disease. -Washington Post-

Research also is starting to show it’s possible to quantify how much of a workout may make a difference after a diagnosis of the illness.

04/02/2021

Sending our ❤️ to everyone

08/28/2020

Summary of our Summer Intensive Camp

We are so happy to wrap up our summer intensive camp for children with developmental delays. Our venue was held in an outdoor setting. The program was 2 1/2 hours focusing on gross and fine motor delay. These are the act...