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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Orthopedic Surgeon and PT Karena Wu Launch Pop-Doc Book, Website

As published on ptproductsonline.com.                 Pop-Doc was written to help motivate post joint surgery patients and help them strengthen their recovery time during or after their physical therapy sessions. Written by orthopedic surgeon David T. Neuman, MD, and physical therapist Karena Wu, PT, MS, CSCS and CPI, the… Continue Reading

ActiveCare Physical Therapy Holiday Party

The ActiveCare Physical Therapy staff had our annual Holiday Party this year at 5th & Mad in New York City. We wanted to share a few of our favorite pictures from the event. Please join us in celebrating another amazing year at ActiveCare! Continue Reading

Welcome New Physical Therapist Rebecca Young!

Rebecca Young, born and raised in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos, CA with a focus in manual therapy. Rebecca’s treatment philosophy involves… Continue Reading

Karena Wu Gives The Right Tools To Get Fit on CBS New York

The number one New Year’s resolution is to get healthy and fit. To help you achieve this goal, ActiveCare Physical Therapy’s Karena Wu appeared on CBS New York to share the best tools and tips to help you get in shape in 2016: To learn more, visit our website at activecarephysicaltherapy.com. Continue Reading

Your New Year’s Fix to Long Runs and Defined Abs

As published on Urban Naturale. The merriest holidays have fitness on top. While you’re indulging in the holiday ham, eggnog and sweets, and making sure your wish list is as detailed as possible, keep fitness on your mind as the New Year comes. It was fitness, in fact, that earned the top resolution spot for… Continue Reading

Love Wearing Heels? 3 Options That Won’t Destroy Your Body

By Karena Wu, as published on mindbodygreen. There is such a thing as love at first sight. Like the first time you saw your now-favorite shoes on the shelf at a store: that whirlwind of ecstasy you felt at having finally found your ideal sole mate. Hearts melt for beautifully crafted heels. The popular shoes… Continue Reading

ActiveCare Physical Therapy Patient Testimonials

Here at ActiveCare Physical Therapy, we feel the excellence of our care speaks for itself…and through the great referrals we receive from our patients. Read a recent testimonial from our patient Lieutenant Patrick F. Ford: After visiting several physical therapists over a two year period, ActiveCare was unmatched in the manner in which it produced… Continue Reading

Physical Therapy for Hip Pain

Hip Pain Symptoms and Causes Hip pain, also known as hip bursitis, is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide. Patients experience hip pain while walking and can be so severe that normal activity becomes nearly impossible. Hip pain can present itself with bone, muscle, tendon, ligament or cartilage damage. For many people,… Continue Reading

10 Healthy Tips for Marathon Runners

As published on spaweek.com                       ActiveCare Physical Therapy has treated world-class runners including Maurelhena Walles (one of the top-ranked sprinters in the world). Check out 10 of their best tips to get runners in tip-top shape before a big race. Carbo-load, don’t fat load.  During the… Continue Reading

Congratulations Annie Santos!

Congratulations to our front desk receptionist, Annie Santos, on the upcoming arrival of her bundle of joy! We recently celebrated by throwing Annie a baby shower in the office. Check out our pics below, and please join us in wishing the best to Annie! Learn more about Annie on our website. Continue Reading

How to Recognize and Treat a Pulled Hamstring

The hamstrings are comprised of three muscles: the Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus and Semimembranosus. It is a common injury for athletes, but can happen to the average person during daily physical activities. A pulled hamstring is a painful experience, but often people don’t recognize the injury as serious and fail to get timely treatment. That’s when… Continue Reading

ActiveCare’s Karena Wu Appears on eCareDiary Radio

ActiveCare Physical Therapy’s Karena Wu recently appeared as a featured guest on eCareDiary Radio, discussing physiotherapy in general, as well as how it can help seniors through many conditions. You can listen to the show below: Any questions? Give us a call at (212) 777-4374 or visit our website at bestptnyc.com. Continue Reading

Torn Shoulder Pain

Suffering from Torn Shoulder Pain? A torn shoulder or torn labrum is a problem in the shoulder that may cause shoulder pain, frequent dislocations of your shoulder, or problems with properly using your arm. Physical therapy can help you decrease pain, improve mobility and regain normal use of your arm after a torn shoulder. What… Continue Reading

Treating Hip and Back Issues

By Karena Wu, as published in Total Food Service. Lately, I’ve seen a lot of clients with hip and back issues.  The low back and the hip are neighboring joints that help each other out and at times can be indistinguishable in determining the source of pain. You can experience pain in the hip or… Continue Reading

ActiveCare Physical Therapy Welcomes New Patient Care Coordinator

Please join all of us here at ActiveCare Physical Therapy in welcoming our new Office Manager/Patient Care Coordinator, James Francisco. James Francisco is a Brooklyn native who earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Saint Peter’s College. James has worked in numerous industries and has gained experience in general retail management, real… Continue Reading

Spicy food: The pros and cons of added heat in your meal

By Chef Cindi Avila, originally published at Today.com. Do you slather your food in Sriracha sauce or top everything with Tabasco? If so, a new study from the British Medical Journal says you could actually live longer than those who aren’t putting much “spice” in their life. A half-million people in China took part in… Continue Reading

How to Combat Dizziness, by ActiveCare PT’s Karena Wu

By Karena Wu, PT and Clinical Director, ActiveCare Physical Therapy As the seasons change, things go into more flux. The temperature changes, the hours of sunlight change, our mood changes and our cells can change. Things can change in the body and sometimes we are aware of it and sometimes not so much. Sometimes it… Continue Reading

ActiveCare PT, NYC’s Best Physical Therapists, Welcomes New Staff

Please join us in welcoming the newest members to the ActiveCare Physical Therapy team! Stephanie Denis – PT Aide Stephanie is a Brooklyn resident with a BA in Women and Gender Studies from Stony Brook University. Stephanie gained experience in the physical therapy field by working as a Physical Therapy Technician in the U.S. Army Reserves.… Continue Reading

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