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 discusses the benefits of kinesiology tape on CBS New York

Could something as simple as tape give you relief from all sorts of physical aches and pains? For many professional athletes, kinesiology tape works wonders and it’s now making its way into rehab practices for the average person. Watch ActiveCare Physical Therapy‘s Karena Wu discuss the benefits of “magic” kinesiology tape on CBS New York:… Continue Reading

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

By Karena Wu, as published in 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

Physical Therapy for Foot Pain

It is not hard to understand why our feet are highly susceptible to pain or injury. Consider this: As shock absorbers, our feet cushion up to one million pounds of pressure during one hour of a strenuous workout. Our feet also support 1.5 times our bodyweight during more common walking and running activities. Foot pain… Continue Reading

The Importance of Your Digits

By Karena Wu, as published in Total Food Service The hand and the fingers are important in setting us apart from animals. The thumb is the most important digit that does this because of the opposition that is created (the ability of the thumb to touch the other fingers individually). That means we are able… Continue Reading

ActiveCare Physical Therapy Partners

ActiveCare Physical Therapy partners with only the best medical practitioners. Dr. Ron Noy has been a longtime colleague of Karena Wu, our Owner and Managing Director. Dr. Noy is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in ACL reconstruction and meniscal repairs of the knee, as well as labral and rotator cuff repairs in the shoulder. He has an… Continue Reading

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

Physical Therapy for Knee Pain

Everyone knows where their knees are, but not all the different parts of the knees. Knee area hinge joints that are comprised of the tibia (shin) and the femur (thigh). The patella, or kneecap, is located in the front of the knee, is supported by four ligaments and also has two shock absorbers, a meniscus,… Continue Reading

Sex: An Activity of Daily Living

By Karena Wu, PT and Clinical Director, ActiveCare Physical Therapy As a physical therapist of 15 years, I have been involved in a lot of educational talks about things to return to in life. These are called activities of daily living (ADL) and they are things that are done on a daily basis by almost… 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

How to Handle a Calf Strain or Injury

Two muscles make up the calf muscle: The gastrocnemius muscle which is the big muscle at the back of the lower leg and the soleus, the smaller one located just below the gastrocnemius. Calf strain or injury can occur due to poor stretching or overuse. Calf strain is common in athletes, especially runners and bicyclists.… Continue Reading

Q & A with ActiveCare’s Patient Services Administrators – Part 2

In the second part of our series on what makes ActiveCare Physical Therapy the best Physical Therapists in NYC, ActiveCare’s Front Desk Patient Services Administrators Annie Santos and Jasmine Abraham continue answering our questions. Keep reading to see why the best patients come to ActiveCare! ActiveCare’s staff and patient population are very diverse. How do… 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

Q & A with ActiveCare’s Patient Services Administrators

What makes ActiveCare the best Physical Therapy in NYC? We spoke with ActiveCare’s Front Desk Patient Services Administrators Annie Santos and Jasmine Abraham to get their thoughts on the subject. Read the Q&A below: How is ActiveCare different from other healthcare facilities? Annie: Before working here, I worked at another practice that was nothing compared to ActiveCare Physical… 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

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