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The Best Physical Therapists in NYC Our therapists are licensed in New York State and active members in the American Physical Therapy Association. We have advanced training in joint mobilization and myofascial release techniques. We are dedicated practitioners with a passion for the profession and a comprehensive, holistic approach to treatment and healing. We treat… Continue Reading

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ActiveCare Physical Therapy Partners

ActiveCare Physical Therapy partners with only the best medical practitioners. Dr. Ron Noy has been a longtime colleague of Karena Wu, our Owner and Managing Director. Dr. Noy is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in ACL reconstruction and meniscal repairs of the knee, as well as labral and rotator cuff repairs in the shoulder. He has an… Continue Reading

Sex: An Activity of Daily Living

By Karena Wu, PT and Clinical Director, ActiveCare Physical Therapy As a physical therapist of 15 years, I have been involved in a lot of educational talks about things to return to in life. These are called activities of daily living (ADL) and they are things that are done on a daily basis by almost… Continue Reading

Q & A with ActiveCare’s Patient Services Administrators – Part 2

In the second part of our series on what makes ActiveCare Physical Therapy the best Physical Therapists in NYC, ActiveCare’s Front Desk Patient Services Administrators Annie Santos and Jasmine Abraham continue answering our questions. Keep reading to see why the best patients come to ActiveCare! ActiveCare’s staff and patient population are very diverse. How do… Continue Reading

Q & A with ActiveCare’s Patient Services Administrators

What makes ActiveCare the best Physical Therapy in NYC? We spoke with ActiveCare’s Front Desk Patient Services Administrators Annie Santos and Jasmine Abraham to get their thoughts on the subject. Read the Q&A below: How is ActiveCare different from other healthcare facilities? Annie: Before working here, I worked at another practice that was nothing compared to ActiveCare Physical… Continue Reading

How to Avoid Winter Injuries

This winter is said to be the coldest yet, which means icier roads, blurrier vision and even less stable steps. To avoid injuries in the soon-to-be tundra, Physical Therapist Karena Wu, owner of ActiveCare Physical Therapy, highly recommends practicing these five specific walking tips and five specific stretches: Tips to Avoid Winter Injuries 1. Mind the Sidewalks:… Continue Reading

How to Prevent Holiday Injuries

Did you know that there are an estimated 250 injuries per day during the holiday season, resulting in over 12,000 ER visits? Holiday Injuries Karena Wu, owner of ActiveCare Physical Therapy, stopped by PIX11 Morning News with helpful tips on how to prevent common injuries and to keep yourself safe while you deck the halls… Continue Reading

ActiveCare Physical Therapy Patient Testimonials

Here at ActiveCare Physical Therapy, we believe that the excellence of our care not only speaks for itself…but through the great referrals we receive from our patients. Read below for a brand new testimonial from an actual ActiveCare patient: ActiveCare Physical Therapy is wonderful. After I injured my back, I went to a different physical… Continue Reading

Karena Wu’s Marathon Tips Featured on NY1 News

The New York City Marathon is just days away, and if you are nursing an injury before the big run, there are several steps you need to take to go the distance. ActiveCare Physical Therapy‘s Owner and Director Karena Wu appeared on NY1 News alongside Olympic Gold Medalist Derrick Adkins to give advice to runners… Continue Reading

National Physical Therapy Month

Please join ActiveCare Physical Therapy in celebrating National Physical Therapy Month! National Physical Therapy Month is hosted by American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) each October to recognize how physical therapists and physical therapist assistants help transform society by restoring and improving motion in people’s lives. We’d like to share a recent article as posted on… Continue Reading

Best Physical Therapy Exercises Using a Foam Roller

Next up in ActiveCare Physical Therapy‘s series of Common Exercises to Help Muscle Pain, we will discuss the best ways to use a foam roller to help target key areas of the body. Keep reading for instructions on how to make the most of a foam roller to help stretch your muscles: FOAM ROLLER STRETCHES… Continue Reading

Physical Therapy for Neck Injuries

In the next part of our series on common injuries and how to treat them, we at ActiveCare Physical Therapy will provide information on neck pain and the best way to treat it using exercise and physical therapy. Keep reading for some great exercises that can help ease your neck pain! ­NECK EXERCISES TO SOOTHE… Continue Reading

Karena Wu & SpiderTech Appear at the NEXT Conference

Karena Wu at APTA ActiveCare Physical Therapy‘s own Karena Wu appeared at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) NEXT Conference in Charlotte, NC this past weekend. Karena, who serves as the Director of Education for SpiderTech Kinesiology Tape, helped demonstrate proper taping techniques at the booth (a special thanks to our lovely PT Assistant Suzie… Continue Reading

Karena Wu talks Arthritis Month on CBS’ “The Couch”

Karena Wu on CBS New York May is Arthritis Month, and here at ActiveCare Physical Therapy, we are gearing up for the Walk to Cure Arthritis, coming up this Saturday, May 17th. Owner and Physical Therapist Karena Wu stopped by “The Couch” on CBS New York to talk about the effects of arthritis pain and… Continue Reading

Karena Wu featured on “Mission Makeover 3”

The ladies of Lifetime’s “Mission Makeover” have gone through amazing transformations this season, pushing themselves to the limit. These inspirational women show just how successful you can be when you set your goals and work hard to reach them. Karena Wu on Mission Makeover But all of this exercise can bring with it a level… Continue Reading

Physical Therapy for Knee Pain

  Physical Therapy for Pain in the Knee Almost every individual will suffer through some degree of knee pain throughout their lives, with chronic arthritis of the knee the single largest cause of chronic disability in Americans older than 65. Whether caused by arthritis, overuse of the muscles, a sprain or strain of the knee,… Continue Reading

Physical Therapy for Upper Back Pain

  Physical Therapy for Pain in the Upper Back Upper back pain is becoming one of the most common sources of pain for individuals in the computer workforce, as spending a large amount of time sitting in a fixed position can place significant strain on the back. There are a number of sources of pain… Continue Reading

Arthritis, In the Kitchen?

The restaurant industry is a tough business.  You see the desire to get into high end restaurants, the contacts you need to get a reservation, that dreamy look when a customer has tasted something amazing and then the praise and acclaim the chef gets. ‘That was amazing! How did you do that? The flavors were… Continue Reading

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