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 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

The Walk to Cure Arthritis 2016

Team ActiveCare Physical Therapy raised almost $9,000 this year for the Walk to Cure Arthritis. We had 20 team members walk on Saturday, May 14th, 2016. ActiveCare hosted a booth and gave out information and samples for the participants. The NYC Walk to Cure Arthritis was the largest Arthritis Foundation walk in the nation. You… Continue Reading

ActiveCare Celebrity Patient Testimonials

John Stossel comes to ActiveCare Physical Therapy for the best care for his body. John is an avid volleyball player and just discussed his social media comments with Karena Wu, physical therapist and owner of ActiveCare PT. His belief is that investing more in your own healthcare should correlate with better service. Click here to… Continue Reading

Treating Arthritis: Karena Wu Appears on PIX 11

About 52 million people in the U.S. suffer from arthritis. On Saturday, thousands of people will gather in New York City to raise money for this important cause. Physical Therapist Karena Wu, who is on the committee for the Walk to Cure Arthritis, appeared on PIX11 to speak about the disease. Click below to watch… Continue Reading

ActiveCare Physical Therapy Patient Testimonials

At ActiveCare Physical Therapy we are proud of the excellent care that we provide to our patients – and it shows! Read below for another great review from an actual ActiveCare patient! In early March 2016, I was diagnosed with BPPV – a debilitating type of vertigo that created dizziness, affected my balance, and made… Continue Reading

Tips to sprint your way back to exercising in spring

Spring is here, and it’s time to stop hibernating and start exercising more. Karena Wu, Clinical Director of ActiveCare Physical Therapy and co-author of “Pop-Doc,” has tips to help you sprint your way back to working out and staying healthy. Watch Karena’s appearance on PIX11:   Continue Reading

Join ActiveCare in the Walk to Cure Arthritis

Walk to Cure Arthritis is the Arthritis Foundation’s annual community fundraising 5K walk event.  The funds raised from the 5K support the nonprofit mission and research aimed at finding a cure for arthritis, America’s leading cause of disability. Whether you have a family member or loved one who suffers from arthritis, or are simply looking… Continue Reading

What Workouts To Try When You Need A Break From Your Fitness Routine

As published in Elite Daily. Ever heard a story about experienced runners having a hip dislocate on a long run? Beginner fitness goers pulling muscles for choosing a demanding workout? Weight lifting lovers getting hunchbacks from solely lifting weights at the gym? While we all have our chosen workouts, it’s important to try a complimentary… Continue Reading

What You Need to Know About a Meniscal Tear

The meniscus is a rubbery, C-shaped piece of cartilage that cushions each of your knees. Each of your knees has 2 menisci and together they act to absorb shock and stabilize the knee joint. The meniscal tear, a common injury is also known as torn cartilage in the knee. It can affect anyone—from the average… Continue Reading

Pain and Symptoms Associated With the External Oblique Muscles

The obliques are the muscles that are known as the waist muscles. The oblique muscles connect the ribs, top of the hip bone, fascia of the abdominals and lower back. Oblique muscles control bending physical activities such as bending over, twisting the torso, side bending and they also assist with breathing. Oblique Muscles Causes and… Continue Reading

Karena Wu Appears at the APTA CSM

ActiveCare Physical Therapy Owner/Director Karena Wu recently appeared alongside SpiderTech at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)’s Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) in Anaheim, California. Karena along with Spidertech’s Kyle Bertrand demoed kinesiology taping methods on guests and patients. Check out our pictures below: If you have any questions on how to use kinesiology tape in… Continue Reading

What to Do When You Are Feeling Overwhelmed

By Karena Wu, as published in Total Food Service. It is the middle of winter in NYC and it finally got brutally cold. The weather has been changing since the fall and the holidays have come and gone in a flash again. It is always a very busy time, between work in the restaurants, social… Continue Reading

Celebrating the Launch of Pop-Doc

Karena Wu and the ActiveCare Physical Therapy team joined co-author Dr. David Neuman to celebrate the launch of their new book and website Pop-Doc.com. Check out our pictures from the party: To learn more about ActiveCare Physical Therapy, visit our website. Continue Reading

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