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About ActiveCare Physical Therapy®
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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Karena Wu on NY1 for Arthritis Video
Karena Wu is featured for a video about arthritis increasing with millennials. “Arthritis is a condition commonly associated with older people but a local physical therapist says she’s seeing more and more arthritic Millennials.” Click here to view on the NY1 website. Continue Reading
Love Workout Classes? Here’s What You Should Know Before Diving In
NYC Physical Therapist Karena Wu loves to work out and offers tips on the different exercises available. Learn how to stay healthy and injury free when you dive into these forms of exercise. Get fit with these fun and trendy workout classes, with less risk of injury. To read more, click here. Continue Reading
Karena Wu on Physio Times
Dr. Karena Wu writes about the newest modality used in physiotherapy, Myofascial Decompression (MFD) or ‘Cupping’. Cupping has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, but is now used in Western Medicine as another form of myofascial release. ActiveCare PT offers this therapy to quickly and easily reduce tightness, pain and help promote circulation. To read… Continue Reading
Sleep on Long Flights Like a Pro with These 13 Must-Know Tips
Sleep on Long Flights Like a Pro with These 13 Must-Know Tips Just in time for summer travel. The best physical therapist in NYC, Karena Wu offers up her tip on how to keep the body aligned when traveling. Increased travel means less space in the plane so be smart to keep your body refreshed… Continue Reading
Dr. Karena Wu writes about the use of ‘cupping’ in Western Medicine.
Dr. Karena Wu writes about the use of ‘cupping’ in Western Medicine. It is more commonly found in Traditional Chinese Medicine, but ‘cupping’ or myofascial decompression (MFD) is now all the rage after the circular bruises were seen on our recent American Olympians. Dr. Wu has practiced this therapy for the last couple of years… Continue Reading
Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine: National Arthritis Awareness Month
NYC Physical Therapist Karena Wu discusses her role at the NYC Walk to Cure Arthritis, held on May 14th, 2016. She has been working on the committee for the NYC walk for the last 5 years. May is national arthritis awareness month and the NYC walk was the #1 walk in the country for the… Continue Reading
Winners and Medical Staff Pic
As the 2016 AVP season comes to a close, the winner’s of the men’s and women’s AVP Championships in Chicago were our own Olympians that represented the US in Rio 2016. Olympians Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena and Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Sweat won in the finals. Dr. Wu worked on both Nick and Lauren… Continue Reading
Karena Wu featured on Livestrong.com | How to Fix the Worst Posture Mistakes
Physical Therapist Karena Wu offers 3 tips for how to carry your bags. Avoid injury with these small tips. To read more, click here. Continue Reading
Karena attends Dr. OZ Show
NYC Physical Therapist Karena Wu and Chef Mark Bailey attend the Dr. Oz show on what foods are good for you. These two guests were asked to comment on which mustard is actually better for you. To see the clip, click here. Continue Reading
Cupping Workshop Video with Rebecca Young
ActiveCare PT hosted its first workshop on the hottest new trend, ‘Cupping’. Cupping, or Myofascial Decompression (MFD) is a type of soft tissue treatment that works quickly on tight or stiff muscles and joints, painful areas and areas that have poor circulation. Rebecca Young, DPT educated our attendees on the benefits of this treatment and… Continue Reading
Cupping Workshop NYC
‘CUPPING’/MYOFASCIAL DECOMPRESSION: What can it do for you? Where: ACTIVECARE PHYSICAL THERAPY, PC 12 West 37th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues Room 1202 New York, NY 10018 (212) 777-4374 When: Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016 Time: 2:00-2:30pm You’ve seen those red spots on Olympic athletes like Michael Phelps. Many are now… Continue Reading
Olympic Style ‘Cupping’ procedure in NYC
Karena was featured in Total Food Service as an expert on cupping. See her new article entitled “Olympic Style ‘Cupping’ Treatment for Chefs and Servers” Click picture below. Continue Reading
Bear The Mark of the Cup: Cupping by Best PT Karena Wu and the Staff at ActiveCare PT
Click to watch video ActiveCare PT in Manhattan, NY performs cupping procedures. Call today to inquire! Continue Reading
Karena Wu featured on Fox News: How to stay healthy during your next airport visit.
Jul. 04, 2016 – 2:53 – Dr. Karena Wu shares tips to avoid illness amid summer travel crowds on ‘Happening Now’ Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com Continue Reading
Karena Wu Featured on PopSugar.com
“Who better to tell us about creating a strong, sculpted midsection than an ab aficionado? Said expert, NYC physical therapist Dr. Karena Wu, gave us her five favorite core workouts to doright after cardio. Cardio will burn the calories and fat, but core exercises will create abs, strength, and definition. So when the fat burns… Continue Reading
ActiveCare Physical Therapy Patient Testimonials
We are happy to see that our patient (and friend) Roz is doing great after two knee replacements. Roz had a lot of wonderful things to say on Facebook about the physical therapy she received from our Dr. Karena Wu. Check out her testimonial: Thank you for the great P.T. that I received pre- and… Continue Reading
Welcome New Physical Therapy Aide Kelly Picciuro!
Kelly Picciurro was born in Marlboro, NJ and lived there until she entered college in the fall of 2009. She recently graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in psychology. She will enter a physical therapy program in the fall of 2014 in order to fulfill her wish to become a physical therapist.… Continue Reading
Welcome New Physical Therapist Kristen Rubio!
Dr. Kristen Rubio is a native of Orange County, California and received a Bachelor of Science in International Studies from the University of California in Irvine. She recently received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Long Island University in Brooklyn. Kristen is a certified Pilates Instructor through the Kane School of Core Integration in… Continue Reading
People Love ActiveCare PT on Yelp!
ActiveCare Physical Therapy is a proud recipient of the People Love Us on Yelp Award! See what some of our happy patients have said about the great care they have received: “I’ve done PT before but I have to say the therapists and staff at ActiveCare are really best in class.” “What a wonderful… Continue Reading
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