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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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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
ActiveCare PT, NYC’s Best Physical Therapists, Welcomes PT Kinjal Shah
ActiveCare Physical Therapy is proud to welcome our newest Physical Therapist, Kinjal Shah! Kinjal completed her Bachelor of Physical Therapy at the D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy in Mumbai, India. She completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Loma Linda University, California. She is also certified in Orthopedic Manual Therapy from Curtin University in Perth,… 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
Congratulations Annie!
We’d like to congratulate our beloved Annie Santos on her marriage to her new husband Edwin! The ActiveCare Physical Therapy gang had a blast celebrating at the wedding. Check out our photos: Please join us in wishing the best to Annie and Edwin! 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
Annie’s Office Bachelorette & Ruchi’s “Retirement” Party
This week, the ActiveCare Physical Therapy team celebrated two of our most loved staff members. We threw an office bachelorette in honor of Annie’s upcoming wedding and “retirement” party to say farewell to Ruchi. Take a look at our pictures and help us in wishing good luck to these two wonderful ladies! Continue Reading
ActiveCare Physical Therapy Patient Testimonials
We at ActiveCare Physical Therapy 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! Read below for a brand new testimonial from an actual ActiveCare patient: Karena and the ActiveCare PT staff are really dedicated to providing… 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
ActiveCare Physical Therapy Patient Testimonials
Here at ActiveCare Physical Therapy, we believe that the excellence of our care not only speaks for itself…but through the great referrals we receive from our patients. Read below for a brand new testimonial from an actual ActiveCare patient: ActiveCare Physical Therapy is wonderful. After I injured my back, I went to a different physical… Continue Reading
Karena Wu’s Marathon Tips Featured on NY1 News
The New York City Marathon is just days away, and if you are nursing an injury before the big run, there are several steps you need to take to go the distance. ActiveCare Physical Therapy‘s Owner and Director Karena Wu appeared on NY1 News alongside Olympic Gold Medalist Derrick Adkins to give advice to runners… Continue Reading
National Physical Therapy Month
Please join ActiveCare Physical Therapy in celebrating National Physical Therapy Month! National Physical Therapy Month is hosted by American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) each October to recognize how physical therapists and physical therapist assistants help transform society by restoring and improving motion in people’s lives. We’d like to share a recent article as posted on… Continue Reading
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