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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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Massage Guns
Massage guns are wireless portable devices used to massage and provide vibration to soft tissues to soothe muscle stiffness and soreness. They are called ‘vibration therapy’ and ‘percussive massage treatment,’ due to their function and sound. Massage guns are getting more popular than ever due to their benefits. They are most popular among people who… Continue Reading
Importance of Pilates for Rehabilitation
How effective is pilates for rehabilitation? Getting injured can throw a wrench in your plans, and cause a lot of inconvenience. Moreover, it can cause sideline you from your normal routine and cause you to feel dejected. On the other hand, it might signal the beginning of a voyage of rediscovery, fresh ideas, and untapped… Continue Reading
Meniscus Injuries, Causes & Treatments
What are meniscus injuries? The knee is made up of numerous components that all fit together and cooperate to enable motion and the capacity to run and walk. The knee is occasionally susceptible to injury due to its intricate network of muscles, nerves, bones, and other parts. While some wounds may be minor and heal… Continue Reading
Posture Exercises You Should Add to Your Workout
What are some good posture exercises that you can add to your workout routine? If you aspire to look slim, fit, and elegant, having good posture should be your ultimate goal for starters. To improve your good posture, you have to do exercises that help you strengthen your lower back and abdominal muscles. These muscles… Continue Reading
How to Choose Athletic Shoes?
How do you choose athletic shoes? Athletic shoes are also called sports shoes, gym shoes, and sneakers. They help in preventing injuries and enhancing performance, especially during sports and athletic activities. If you are looking for the best pair of athletic shoes, we are here to help. This article guides you regarding the kinds of… Continue Reading
All You Need to Know About The Graston Technique
The Graston Technique is quickly gaining recognition inside and outside the physical therapy community. In 1994, an amateur athlete disappointed by his lack of improvement after suffering a knee injury gave birth to this technique. (Source) The Graston Technique is renowned for its one-of-a-kind tools, incredible outcomes for acute and chronic wounds, and specialized training… Continue Reading
Karena Wu on PIX11 NY Living: How to Improve Your Posture
Dr. Karena Wu joined PIX11 NY Living to demonstrate causes of poor posture and exercises to fix them. How to fix your posture is based on conscious awareness and exercises that strengthen the backside and lengthen the front side of the body. Poor posture can cause pain in the neck, shoulders and back as well as… Continue Reading
Health.com: Bad Posture Can Be Causing Your Neck and Back Pain – and This $19 Posture Corrector Can Help
Posture is a component of rehabilitation that ActiveCare Physical Therapy and Dr. Karena Wu emphasize. Dr. Wu is a certified Pilates instructor in addition to a licensed Physical Therapist. Her training in Pilates emphasizes posture in both Pilates based rehab and physical therapy exercises. ActiveCare Physical Therapy treats with a holistic practice philosophy and posture is… Continue Reading
Women’s Health: Lymphatic Drainage Massage- Does It Really Improve Your Health? Experts Weigh In
Celebrity Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu has been working with clients for over 20 years. Injuries create conditions where excess fluid can accumulate in an area or joint. Dr. Wu and her team at ActiveCare Physical Therapy use light lymphatic massage with their hands or Graston Technique instruments to help move fluid to reduce swelling,… Continue Reading
Dr. Karena Wu celebrates 5 years at ActiveCare Physical Therapy, Pvt Ltd in India!
Dr. Wu is an expert clinician, business owner and entrepreneur. She has been the sole owner of ActiveCare Physical Therapy, PC in NYC for over 14 years and with her international staff, found the need for high quality physical and manual therapy abroad. She opened up her sister location in Mumbai, India in April 2017.… Continue Reading
Physical Therapy Case Studies: Chronic Neck Pain & Lower Back Pain
Physical Therapy Case Studies Written by Sharvari Satghare Case Study #1: Chronic Neck Pain Bill suffers from chronic neck pain and has a past history of shoulder injury. We have been through his journey with pain and discomfort and helped him regain his functional abilities. We incorporate manual therapy such as Maitland joint mobilization, trigger… Continue Reading
Best Physical Therapist NYC: Recent Press From Dr. Karena Wu PT, DPT, OCS
The Washington Post: How Weighted Vest or Ankle and Wrist Weights Can – and Can’t – Improve Your Workout International celebrity physical therapist Dr. Karena Wu contributes to this story in The Washington Post. Dr. Wu uses these small but powerful pieces of equipment in her clinics to challenge her patients. Weighted cuffs and vests… Continue Reading
Plantar Fasciitis Physical Therapy
Can you get physical therapy for plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis causes pain at the bottom of your heel. Your plantar fascia is ligament that connects the heel with the front side of the foot. Resembling a web, it works like a shock absorber and the curve of your foot, which helps you to walk. Plantar… Continue Reading
What is Bursitis?
Bursitis is an inflammation of the fluid filled sac that sits between tendons and bones. The purpose of the bursa is to minimize friction when the tendon pulls on the bone during movement. If muscles and tendons are tight, they can compress the bursa and cause irritation. The bursa is a passive structure so oftentimes… Continue Reading
Plantar Fasciitis & Physical Therapy
What is plantar fasciitis? The plantar fascia is a very dense fibrous band of connective tissue that sits under the foot. Plantar fasciitis occurs when this tissue gets inflamed and irritated when the calf muscles get tight from overuse and there is a log of pressure in the foot. Common patient complaints will be pain… Continue Reading
Rehabilitation Physical Therapists
If you are suffering from a serious injury, went through surgery, or had a stroke, your doctor might recommend a rehabilitation physical therapist so that you can recover. With rehabilitation therapy, you will experience a controlled medical environment that will help you recover from your condition. Moreover, you will be able to redevelop your strength,… Continue Reading
ActiveCare Physical Therapy Participates in the 2021 NYC Walk to Cure Arthritis
Team Activecare PT was honored this year to be named the Top Fundraising Team of the NYC Walk to Cure Arthritis! We raised over 25K this year with the help of our generous donors who include family, friends and patients. Team ActiveCare PT walked through midtown Manhattan to enjoy the beautiful weather and support this… Continue Reading
Physical Therapy Telehealth
Have you ever wished that your physical therapist can teach you to move better at home? Do you find it hard to reach your appointments on time? You can try physical therapy telehealth, which is a one on one, live video appointment with your physical therapist. Telehealth is becoming famous nowadays and enables patients to… Continue Reading
ActiveCare Physical Therapy Treats Patients With Arthritis
ActiveCare Physical Therapy treats patients with arthritis. Arthritis encompasses different diagnoses like rheumatoid, juvenile, psoriatic, lupus, gout and fibromyalgia and many more. NYC’s Best Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu and her team work with patients with ankylosing spondylitis which affects the spine. Exercise is an important component of treatment and management of this condition in… Continue Reading
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