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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Mission Makeover Season 3, Episode 9

Karena Wu, Celebrity Physiotherapist uses SpiderTech Kinesiology Tape to help the 4 remaining girls on Mission Makeover as they continue to lose weight, eat healthy, feel better and run their first 5K race! Olympic Silver medalist Dotsie Bausch joins the group to give the girls inspiration in achieving their goals. SpiderTech tape is the original… Continue Reading

Physical Therapy for Hip Pain

  Physical Therapy for Pain in the Hip The hip is comprised of a ball and socket joint held together bynumerous ligaments, tendons, and muscles. The hips bear the vast majority of your weight during movement and are prone to arthritic pain because of it. Muscle tears or sprains may also occur in the hip… Continue Reading

Physical Therapy Foot Pain

Physical Therapy for Foot Pain Physical Therapy for Foot Pain Pain in the feet can and will affect you more than you realize. Pain in the feet can adversely affect nearly every aspect of your day, and can be the source of pain felt in other areas of the body. In many cases, pain of… Continue Reading

Physical Therapy for Ankle Pain

Ankle Pain Unfortunately, the ankle is one of the most commonly injured areas of the body. Because the ankles carry your entire weight during the majority of physical activity, it is very vulnerable to injury and thus pain. Even something as simple as stepping down with the ankle bent incorrectly can cause muscular damage and… Continue Reading

Physical therapy for Achilles Pain

Injury to the Achilles tendon can produce pain located in the back of the leg near the heel. The Achilles tendon connects the heel bone to the calf muscles. This tendon is the primary muscle used while walking, running, and jumping and is prone to inflammation due to degeneration and overuse. Inflammation in the Achilles… Continue Reading

Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain NYC

Nearly every person will experience some degree of low back pain (LBP) at some point in their lives, and low back pain is the number one cause of work-related disability.   “Nearly every person will experience low back pain at some point in their life.” If you have symptoms of pain that do not fade… Continue Reading

How Chefs Stay Fit and Sane

By Channaly Philipp, Epoch Times | November 2, 2013  How do chefs handle the pressures of the kitchen? We spoke with several chefs who shared how they handle the heat. Flinty tempers, frayed nerves, fire, potential explosive situations. The restaurant kitchen is filled with dramatic stuff that reality TV producers dream of. But from a chef’s perspective, there’s… Continue Reading

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

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