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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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ActiveCare Physical Therapy Offers ClassPass Sessions!
ActiveCare Physical Therapy is excited to offer Classpass sessions at our convenient location in Midtown, Manhattan. While gyms are still closed with no scheduled reopening date, our facility is fully open and operational. Our office is spacious, and all clients are physically distanced with clear floor markings throughout our facility. Whether you are a beginner… Continue Reading
ActiveCare Physical Therapy Is Practicing Social Distancing
ActiveCare Physical Therapy practices social distancing as much as we can. We have taken the necessary precautions to continue your care while minimizing contact. We rearranged some things to add more space to our already spacious clinic. Call us or email us now if you are experiencing any pain. We can help you in person… Continue Reading
ActiveCare Physical Therapy participates with PT for Heroes
PT for Heroes is a nationwide program that offers FREE telehealth physical therapy sessions for frontline healthcare professionals. ActiveCare understands the value of the healthcare system and those treating patients with corona virus. What we can do to help those professionals is offer free physical therapy sessions so they can take care of their own… Continue Reading
Stretching the Gluteal or Hip Muscles Video
Stretching Your Glutes 2 quick stretches to target the gluteal or hip muscles. This big muscle group powers the hips but also supports the low back. They often feel tight as they do a lot of work to propel you forward when you are walking or running. The two stretches demonstrated in this video are… Continue Reading
Low Back & Hip Twist Stretch Video
The following low back & hip twist stretch video shows easy, at home exercises that stretch your low back and glute using your own limb as a weight. It is a rotational stretch in the low back and hip. It will also give you a stretch on the outside of the thigh (the iliotibial band-ITB).… Continue Reading
Bustle: The 4 Best Seat Cushions For Back Pain
Low back pain affects two-thirds of the population. It is one of the most common complaints a person will have when seeking physical therapy. ActiveCare Physical Therapy, PC and Dr. Karena Wu specialize in the spine. Her training started with spinal cases in her first year out of physical therapy school in 2000. As a… Continue Reading
Good Posture Isn’t All About Your Back — Here’s What Else You Should Pay Attention to
From Thrive Global: Good Posture Isn’t All About Your Back — Here’s What Else You Should Pay Attention to Posture is one of the first things a physical therapist addresses when working holistically. ActiveCare Physical Therapy is a holistic manual therapy specialty clinic. We help you with your injury but tie it into the person… Continue Reading
Bustle: The 5 Best Body Pillows for Back Pain
From Bustle: The 5 Best Body Pillows for Back Pain Bustle reached out to NYC’s Best Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu for her input on body pillows. Sleep is an extremely important part of your day. It helps with recovery and repair of your system and it is crucial to get enough quality hours to… Continue Reading
Beauty Heaven: Can You Really Spot Target Fat Loss?
From Beauty Heaven: Celebrity Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu works with professional athletes and the busy professional. In season, professional beach volleyball players are working in their bikinis and board shorts. The regular layperson wears appropriately appealing and sometimes revealing clothing when the weather turns warm. Both are always aware of their aesthetic appeal as… Continue Reading
5 Lifestyle Tweaks That Will Dramatically Improve One’s Wellbeing, with Dr. Karena Wu and Dr. William Seeds
From Medium.com: International Celebrity Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu was asked to participate in this interview by Dr. William Seeds of Medium.com and Authority Magazine. Health and wellness are integral parts of your life expectancy and when you are participant to rehabilitation. As physical therapists, there are other components in your care other than just… Continue Reading
5 Ways To Beat Post-Thanksgiving Bloat While Traveling
5 ways to beat post-Thanksgiving bloat while traveling International Celebrity Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu gets picked up by The Points Guy! As an international traveler for her India clinic and her international clients, this renowned physical therapist speaks first hand on her multiple travels. Traveling is getting busier and busier with less flights from… Continue Reading
Get Back Into Running Post-Injury With This Interval Cardio Program
From Popsugar.com: We are well into 2020 and everyone should have started their new year’s fitness routine. It was a stunning weekend to take your exercise outdoors and I saw a lot of runners in the East River Park on both Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures were in the middle 60’s in the middle of January!… Continue Reading
ActiveCare Named Best Physical Therapist in 2020 Best of the City Contest
ActiveCare Physical Therapy, PC at Best Physical Therapist NYC has been named Best Physical Therapist in the 2020 Best of the City Contest. The people have spoken and named ActiveCare Physical Therapy, PC at Best Physical Therapist NYC, Best Physical Therapist under the Health, Wellness & Beauty Category! Continue Reading
5 Reasons to Wear Compression Clothing for Psoriatic Arthritis
From Everyday Health: 5 Reasons to Wear Compression Clothing for Psoriatic Arthritis ActiveCare Physical Therapy treats patients with different kinds of arthritis. NYC’s Best Physical Therapy office works individually with each client to tailor their therapeutic program to the individual. Psoriatic arthritis can benefit from the use of compression clothing to minimize pain and inflammation.… Continue Reading
9 Easy Chair Exercises That Actually Work Your Whole Body
From The Healthy: 9 Easy Chair Exercises That Actually Work Your Whole Body Sitting is now considered the new smoking. As an international physiotherapist, NYC’s Best Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu loves to be efficient with time and health. In a society that sits more and more, exercises that can be done in your chair… Continue Reading
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