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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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Kinesio Tape Sweeps London’s Olympic Games
At the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, the only thing brighter than the athletes’ uniforms was the brilliant multi-colored tape that seemed to adorn various body parts of nearly every athlete that attended. What exactly is that stuff? That “stuff” is Kinesio tape, a form of elastic therapeutic tape applied by specially trained physical… Continue Reading
Expansion of space–Best PT NYC
ActiveCare Physical Therapy is proud to announce that we have taken on more space. We were able to secure an additional 450 square feet so as to accommodate our growing practice. We hope you enjoy the new space and your time during rehabilitation with us. We do our best to make your treatment the best… Continue Reading
Best PT NYC Karena Wu 2013 Arthritis Walk Committee Participant
Karena Wu was asked to be a part of the 2013 Arthritis Walk in NYC. She will be on the Committee that will oversee the logistics, sponsorship and fundraising attributes of this fun and charitable event. We participate because it is a condition that has already affected Karena and is one of the most common… Continue Reading
Best PT Karena Wu featured in Dessert Professional Magazine – The Hips
(click to enlarge) “As someone who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, I see the immediate benefits of improving range of motion, developing core strength and maintaining flexibility through physical therapy. My pain started in my left hip. It was an excruciating pain that left me on the floor with a call to the ER. From that… Continue Reading
2013 NYC Arthritis Walk, Sunday May 19th
ActiveCare Physical Therapy is participating in the 2013 NYC Arthritis Walkin Battery Park City on Sunday, May 19th. Last year, we won the Physical Therapy Practice Challenge and were honored with a booth. Karena was also asked to lead the warm-up stretch before the official walk began. This year, Karena teams up with the Arthritis… Continue Reading
Welcome Destiny to Best PT NYC!
Destiny Boliscar – PT Aide Destiny Boliscar was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She is an aspiring nursing student and has received her Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certificate this past August 2012. Her goals are to become a Nurse Practitioner and to open up her own clinic. She likes to surround herself with… Continue Reading
Meet Muh-yu at Best PT NYC
Muh-yu Lee Muh-yu Lee originates from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She is currently a Doctor of Physical Therapy student at The New York University. She starting working at ActiveCare Physical Therapy in January 2013 to increase her knowledge of patient care as she finishes her program at NYU. Muh-yu enjoys the outdoors, working out, traveling, and… Continue Reading
Best PT Karena Wu featured in Dessert Professional – Avoiding Ankle Sprains
(Click to Enlarge) Ankle sprains are a common injury that can occur in a fraction of a second. Your job requires you to stand all day in the kitchen; one small step sideways where your foot catches the floor and the edge of the rubber mat, and there you go. With the weight of your… Continue Reading
To Stretch or Not to Stretch
Hot off the presses – if it hurts, don’t do it! Since Jack La Lane first introduced the concept of fitness to the American public, we’ve been programmed to bend over and try to touch our toes as a prelude to exercise, gritting our teeth in pain as our hamstrings cry out in agony. More… Continue Reading
Best PT NYC–Chosen to Participate in Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars (MAPS) studies
ActiveCare PT was chosen as one of the only local facilities to participate in the Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars (MAPS) studies on Shoulder Impingement and Spinal Conditions. The studies will compile data from applicable study participants. The Shoulder Impingement study looks at the additional of a neck joint mobilization and it’s effect on shoulder impingement… Continue Reading
Best PT NYC – Guest Lecture on McConnell Taping
I was asked by Hunter College to be a guest lecturer on Thursday, October 18, 2012. It was a 2 hour lecture and lab in McConnell Taping. The course was an additional lecture/learning component that gave the students additional insight into different advanced techniques available post graduate. To see more about the Hunter College Doctorate… Continue Reading
Tunnel to Towers Run–Best Physical Therapist NYC Volunteering
I volunteered at the Tunnel to Towers Run on September 30th. I was asked to participate as a Certified Kinesio Tape Practitioner and was only one of two Physical Therapists and one of three CKTP’s. The annual event was brought about because of Stephen Siller, the fireman who ran through the tunnels in search of… Continue Reading
Please welcome our new Physical Therapist at Best Physical Therapist NYC!
Noel Lozares was born in Virginia but grew up in California. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California at Berkeley. He also received a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Columbia University’s Program in Physical Therapy. He is Board Certified in Sports Physical Therapy and is a… Continue Reading
Dealing with the Pain of Osteoarthritis in the Knee
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis with estimates claiming that at least 20 million people in the United States are suffering from this malady. Over the years, the knee joint and the cartilage inside begins to wear down. The knees and joints are body parts that we use constantly, and wear and tear… Continue Reading
Conquering Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is a swelling or inflammation of the plantar fascia tissue. Of course, to many people, this doesn’t mean much at all. Only when we understand what the words mean does it make sense! When your foot feels an intense amount of pain in the arch or the heel, then this is a possible… Continue Reading
Please welcome our new Physical Therapist at Best Physical Therapist NYC!
Please welcome Robert Fluegel to ActiveCare Physical Therapy! Robert has joined ActiveCare in October 2012 and is the new full-time Physical Therapist. Robert possesses outstanding manual therapy skills and sports oriented therapeutic exercise instruction. He has a charming and funny disposition and is a welcome addition to the team at ActiveCare Physical Therapy. Please read… Continue Reading
Bone Bruises Cause Serious Problems
You will find that sometimes what you believe to be a simple bump or bruise could actually be quite a bit more serious, and it could be something that would require physical therapy treatment. Bone bruises can be very painful, as the damage and inflammation is in the bone tissue versus the muscle tissue. If… Continue Reading
An Ankle Sprain Could Require Physical Therapy
Having an ankle sprain is an unfortunately common injury, and countless people suffer from sprains each year. Some people do not always realize the extent of their injuries, especially right after it happens. They may continue to walk on their ankle in an attempt to “walk it off”, which could lead to the injury becoming… Continue Reading
Recovering After Total Hip Replacement
Getting a total hip replacement can be a very trying time in anyone’s life. Generally, those who have hip replacement surgery are in their 70s and 80s, but the need for a new hip has affected those who are much younger lately. This major surgical procedure is often used to help those who have osteoarthritis… Continue Reading
Physical Therapists Help You Heal from Your Shoulder Fracture
One of our recent patients to come through the clinic had an injury to her shoulder after a fall directly onto it during a skiing trip. She was diagnosed with a fracture of her Greater Tuberosity. Fractures such as these are going to be painful, debilitating, and in need of medical attention. Fractures of the… Continue Reading
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