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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: Celebrity PT NYC

ActiveCare PT Celebrity Chef Testimonials

There is no doubt that the life of a professional chef can be a grueling one. It requires standing all day long, with very little time to rest your muscles, and the hours are particularly long. These conditions make it easy for chefs to injure themselves in the kitchen. ActiveCare Phyical Therapy’s Owner and Managing… Continue Reading

Karena Wu: The Woman Behind Pro Volleyball Health

As published in Femmefan: Volleyball season is right around the corner, and here to spike the pros into shape is NYC Physical Therapist Karena Wu, owner of ActiveCare Physical Therapy. Having her own unique net gain, she also holds the titles of Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Kinesio Taping Practitioner and Pilates Instructor, and she in… Continue Reading

How Your Kids Can Avoid Spring Sports Injuries

Spring is finally here, which means it’s time for your kids to start back up with their spring sports. But doctors say there are things kids should do to avoid injuries that can end their season before it even gets started. ActiveCare Physical Therapy’s Karena Wu appeared on CBS New York to discuss the importance… Continue Reading

Incorporating Kinesiology Tape into Your Practice

By Karena Wu, PT and Clinical Director, ActiveCare Physical Therapy; Director of Education, SpiderTech As a manual therapist, we fix our patients with our hands. I am trained in Maitland Australian Physiotherapy assessment which means we are constantly assessing our patients. We look for the dysfunctional functional painful movement or ‘comparable sign’. We figure out… Continue Reading

Choosing High Heels That Are Safe

Spring is finally here, and many women are trading in their boots for high heels. But those strappy shoes may be causing you injuries! Watch ActiveCare Physical Therapy’s Karena Wu talk fashion vs. function on CBS New York: To book an appointment with ActiveCare Physical Therapy, call (212) 777-4374 or visit www.activecarephysicaltherapy.com. Continue Reading

ActiveCare’s 5 Exercises for Killer Abs

Sculpt strong core muscles with these five killer moves Summer is on the way, and deep down, most of us secretly dream of sculpting a ripped six-pack and having that picture-perfect beach body. Fitness expert and New York City-based physical therapist Karena Wu, owner of ActiveCare Physical Therapy, is currently working with pro volleyball players… Continue Reading

How to Stay Safe and Look Hot: Karena Wu on CBS

It’s finally time to put the winter boots away and step into a hot new pair of spring shoes! ActiveCare Physical Therapy’s own Karena Wu appeared on CBS New York to provide tips on how to rock your sexy new heels while staying safe wearing them. Click below to watch the video: To book an… Continue Reading

ActiveCare Physical Therapy Celebrity Testimonials

At ActiveCare Physical Therapy, the excellence of our care speaks for itself…and through the great referrals we receive from our patients! Professional beach volleyball player Lauren Fendrick recently wrote a testimonial praising the ActiveCare team. Read below: As a professional beach volleyball player, having great treatment at tournaments is essential. It has been such a… Continue Reading

ActiveCare Physical Therapy Patient Testimonials

Here at ActiveCare Physical Therapy, we are proud to provide the best care for our patients. Karena Wu and the PT staff have the great opportunity to work with and provide care for many professional athletes, who often require a special touch to keep their bodies in top shape. Professional Volleyball player Mark Burik shared… Continue Reading

ActiveCare Appears at the APTA CSM Conference

ActiveCare’s Owner and Physical Therapist Karena Wu appeared at this year’s American Physical Therapist Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) to represent SpiderTech Taping. CSM 2015 brought together more than 10,000 physical therapy professionals from around the nation for several stimulating days of exceptional programming, networking opportunities, and an exhibit hall filled with products and… Continue Reading

Avoiding Winter Injuries: Karena Wu Appears on CBS

The sidewalks are slick, the roads are icy and shoveling that heavy snow can do a number on your back. ActiveCare’s Karena Wu appeared on CBS2 New York to share tips on how to avoid suffering injuries during these seemingly endless winter storms. Watch the video below: If you are suffering from a fall or… Continue Reading

Bracing Yourself for the Blizzard

Think you know how to walk through a blizzard (without hurting yourself)? Well you may be making some common mistakes when navigating a winter storm on foot. ActiveCare’s Owner and Physical Therapist Karena Wu appeared on PIX11 Morning News to share tips and exercises to help you avoid injuries in a snowstorm. Watch the video… 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

Buy the Right Backpack for your Child

Buying the Right Backpack Can Minimize Your Child’s Back Pain Summer is almost over and that means it’s time for back-to-school shopping. But when you hit the store for that new backpack, you need to look for function over fashion. Karena Wu, Physical Therapist and owner of ActiveCare Physical Therapy, appeared on NY1 News to… 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

ActiveCare Physical Therapy Raises Over $10K for Arthritis

Karena Wu and Team collaboration with the Arthritis Foundation This past weekend, Karena Wu and Team ActiveCare Physical Therapy collaborated with the Arthritis Foundation for the 2014 Walk to Cure Arthritis. The event was held at Foley Square Park in New York, and participants walked over the Brooklyn Bridge and back. This year, Karena was the Corporate… 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

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