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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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Marathon Tips from Karena, Published in the Epoch Times Nov 2, 2013

For all of the marathon runners, congratulations on your accomplishment.  Hope you were able to catch the last minute tips from Karena Wu.  Her article below was published in the Epoch Times to help you out before the race.  If you missed it, save it for your upcoming marathons and happy training! _____________________________ 10 Tips… Continue Reading

Best PT NYC 2013 welcomes Joe Castelli

Joseph J. Castelli Jr, is a native of Brooklyn, New York.  He received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from St. John’s University in New York.  He then went on to receive a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from SUNY at Stony Brook in New York.  In December 2011, received his Transitional Doctorate of… Continue Reading

Best PT NYC 2013 welcomes Mila Grinberg

Mila Grinberg earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Hunter College, CUNY. As a practitioner, she is committed to providing quality patient care, with an emphasis on manual and functional therapy. Mila believes in personal growth and pursues ongoing professional development. Mila has a background in dance performance and instruction, which gives her first-hand experience with injuries and injury prevention and an appreciation… Continue Reading

Best PT NYC 2013 welcomes Grace Ho

Grace Ho is a native New Yorker who was born in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn and moved to Staten Island a few years ago. She is a recent graduate of Baruch College with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in International Marketing and a minor in Industrial Organization Psychology. She has a passion for animals, traveling and… Continue Reading

ActiveCare Physical Therapists treat AVP ProBeach Volleyball Players

Karena Wu was asked to be Medical Director for the ‘DO ATLANTIC CITY’ AVP/IMG ProBeach Volleyball Tournament in Atlantic City, September 6-8, 2013. The medical tent consisted of Sports Medicine Physicians, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Athletic Trainers, and Licensed Massage Therapists. This volleyball invitational consisted of professional athletes and Olympic champions of beach volleyball.  Silver medalists… Continue Reading

What is cervical fusion? PT for Cervical Fusion.

Cervical fusion is a type of neck surgery that fuses damaged portions of the spine together. Sometimes, the vertebrae and disks within the neck can become damaged with overuse and wear-and-tear. This may result in degeneration of the vertebrae themselves, or of the disks that rest between the vertebrae. The result is localized or radiating… Continue Reading

What is Achilles tendonitis?

Achilles tendonitis refers to pain and inflammation in the tendon just above the back of the heel. Achilles tendonitis is considered an overuse injury. It is most common in athletes, and those who place repeated stress on the Achilles tendon. This frequently occurs with prolonged running, walking, and jumping maneuvers. Because this area of the… Continue Reading

Karena Wu contributes to NY Parenting

Monica DeClerico Brown discusses parenting back to school issues.  Backpacks are getting heavier and heavier and can cause injury to your children.  Karena offers tips and information on what to be on the lookout for to help avoid injury.  (Click picture below for article.) Continue Reading

Best PT NYC 2013 welcomes Natalie Cantrell

Natalie Cantrell is an Oregonian recently graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Health and Exercise Science. She has a passion for dance of both classical and contemporary techniques. She aspires to continue learning about injury, rehabilitation, and whole-body wellness, intending to put her knowledge to use as a future physical therapist.… Continue Reading

Best PT NYC Karena Wu featured on Dr. Oz’s Sharecare

Karena Wu participates in Dr. Oz’s Sharecare, an online healthcare professional community. After appearing on Dr. Oz to discuss Elastic Therapeutic Taping, Karena was asked to speak more about it with their team of professionals.  She appears in 4 videos discussing the topic of tape and neck and shoulder pain.  Click picture below for video… Continue Reading

Best PT NYC 2013 welcomes Kelly Picciurro

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

The Hard Truth About a Torn ACL

Until they suffer a devastating knee injury, many people don’t even know they have an ACL. What is it, and what does it do? One of the four major ligaments of the human knee, the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) binds the back of your thigh bone, or femur, to the front of your shin bone… Continue Reading

Practicing Pilates for Prevention of Running Injuries

While many remember him as having an impressive physique, even in later years, Joseph Pilates, stalwart inventor of the popular Pilates Method of exercise, started out in life as a rather unhealthy child. In order to improve his own physical fitness, he spent a good deal of time studying anatomy and developed himself as a… Continue Reading

Rock the Plank for Better Core Engagement

Whether you’re going for rock hard abs or just a strong, healthy core that will support your spine and keep you from developing back problems, doing thousands of crunches daily will not get you there! First of all, a crunch only works six to seven muscles and ignores opposing muscle groups, which also need to… Continue Reading

Putting an End to Low Back Pain

If you’re suffering from lower back pain, you’re in good company. At some point in time, almost everyone on the planet experiences back pain severe enough to interfere with work or daily activities. Back pain is the most common cause of job-related disability in the U.S., as well as a leading cause of missing work.… Continue Reading

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