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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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Category Archives: Best Physical Therapy NYC

Physical Therapy for Neck Pain

Physical Therapy for Pain in the Neck Neck pain can be a seriously debilitating condition, limiting your ability to perform even normal everyday tasks. Neck pain reduces the range of motion for your neck and head, and may result in pain symptoms felt in the shoulder arm or hand. Over 100 million Americans have reported… Continue Reading

Physical Therapy for Thigh Pain

Physical Therapy for Pain in the Thigh Pain in the thigh has a number of potential causes and can lead to a loss of functionality of the leg and difficulty in movement. Our dedicated team of physicians, chiropractors, and massage therapists will design a treatment based on your symptoms that will help provide relief and… Continue Reading

Physical Therapy for Hip Pain

  Physical Therapy for Pain in the Hip The hip is comprised of a ball and socket joint held together bynumerous ligaments, tendons, and muscles. The hips bear the vast majority of your weight during movement and are prone to arthritic pain because of it. Muscle tears or sprains may also occur in the hip… Continue Reading

Physical Therapy Foot Pain

Physical Therapy for Foot Pain Physical Therapy for Foot Pain Pain in the feet can and will affect you more than you realize. Pain in the feet can adversely affect nearly every aspect of your day, and can be the source of pain felt in other areas of the body. In many cases, pain of… Continue Reading

Karena Wu contributes to NY Parenting

Monica DeClerico Brown discusses parenting back to school issues.  Backpacks are getting heavier and heavier and can cause injury to your children.  Karena offers tips and information on what to be on the lookout for to help avoid injury.  (Click picture below for article.) Continue Reading

Expansion of space–Best PT NYC

ActiveCare Physical Therapy is proud to announce that we have taken on more space.  We were able to secure an additional 450 square feet so as to accommodate our growing practice.  We hope you enjoy the new space and your time during rehabilitation with us.  We do our best to make your treatment the best… Continue Reading

Dealing with the Pain of Osteoarthritis in the Knee

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis with estimates claiming that at least 20 million people in the United States are suffering from this malady. Over the years, the knee joint and the cartilage inside begins to wear down. The knees and joints are body parts that we use constantly, and wear and tear… Continue Reading

Conquering Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis is a swelling or inflammation of the plantar fascia tissue. Of course, to many people, this doesn’t mean much at all. Only when we understand what the words mean does it make sense! When your foot feels an intense amount of pain in the arch or the heel, then this is a possible… Continue Reading

Bone Bruises Cause Serious Problems

You will find that sometimes what you believe to be a simple bump or bruise could actually be quite a bit more serious, and it could be something that would require physical therapy treatment. Bone bruises can be very painful, as the damage and inflammation is in the bone tissue versus the muscle tissue. If… Continue Reading

An Ankle Sprain Could Require Physical Therapy

Having an ankle sprain is an unfortunately common injury, and countless people suffer from sprains each year. Some people do not always realize the extent of their injuries, especially right after it happens. They may continue to walk on their ankle in an attempt to “walk it off”, which could lead to the injury becoming… Continue Reading

Recovering After Total Hip Replacement

Getting a total hip replacement can be a very trying time in anyone’s life. Generally, those who have hip replacement surgery are in their 70s and 80s, but the need for a new hip has affected those who are much younger lately. This major surgical procedure is often used to help those who have osteoarthritis… Continue Reading

Physical Therapists Help You Heal from Your Shoulder Fracture

One of our recent patients to come through the clinic had an injury to her shoulder after a fall directly onto it during a skiing trip. She was diagnosed with a fracture of her Greater Tuberosity. Fractures such as these are going to be painful, debilitating, and in need of medical attention. Fractures of the… Continue Reading

Physical Therapy: Myths Vs. Reality

Physical Therapy: Myths vs. Reality Among my patients, I hear a lot of theories about what physical therapy is and isn’t. This affects the decisions they make about how they utilize physical therapy, when they decide to seek physical therapy and if they follow treatment plans. And at the end of the day that determines… Continue Reading

Pilates in Physical Therapy

As a physical therapist, I am constantly on the look out for different ways to help treat my patients, whether it’s a new holistic therapy or a tried and true classic. I’ve found that no one approach can cover everything. But one of the best and most constantly helpful physical treatments I use is Pilates.… Continue Reading

Active Care Pilates Rehabilitation

ActiveCare Pilates Rehabilitation ActiveCare Physical Therapy offers pilates rehabilitation therapy in midtown Manhattan. Physical therapist Karena Wu has over a ten year history in Pilates. She first became interested in Pilates when she saw the benefits of whole body strengthening with such a strong emphasis on posture and the core. Many injuries that she sees… Continue Reading

About Karena Wu – Best Physical Therapist NYC

The name of this blog came from the fact that the most common search term for my New York City physical therapy practice was “Best Physical Therapist NYC”. PRACTICE PHIOLOSPHY: My approach to holistic Physical Therapy in NYC incorporates years of studies starting from undergraduate work in the biomedical sciences to continuing education in advanced… Continue Reading

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