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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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Does cupping work? The therapy practice used by Michael Phelps and more has a major following
From Mic: Does cupping work? The therapy practice used by Michael Phelps and more has a major following Cupping therapy has been westernized for use in the physical therapy setting. Celebrity physical therapist Dr. Karena Wu utilizes this modality with her clients to promote increased range of motion, fluid mobility, and reduced perception of pain.… Continue Reading
24 Fitness Myths to Debunk for Your Next Workout
From Cheapism: 24 Fitness Myths to Debunk for Your Next Workout Celebrity Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu just finished the AVP 2019 season in Hawaii. Her work with athletes and lay people alike center around fitness, health and recovery. The pursuit of the perfect body is a goal that many have desired but there are… Continue Reading
NBC News BETTER: Back to school: How to choose a backpack that won’t hurt your kid’s back
2019 Back to school season has already begun. The list of school items children have to bring is extensive. Their backpack should not burden them any more than the equipment and the books. NYC’s Best Physical Therapist, Dr. Karena Wu returns to NBC News Better and Facebook Live to discuss backpacks. She also comments on… Continue Reading
Epoch Times: Fracture or Bone Bruise? How to Tell
Karena was in Epoch Times: Fracture or Bone Bruise? How to Tell NYC’s Best Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu writes for restaurant and health and wellness publications. She has treated celebrity chefs and bartenders who work laboriously in their craft. They have extreme conditions in their work environment, not to mention the long hours. Keeping… Continue Reading
Activecare Physical Therapy’s Resident Acupuncturist: Dr. Michael Kay, DACM, LAc
Dr. Michael Kay, DACM, LAc Acupuncturist & Chinese Medicine Practitioner Michael Kay is a native of Los Angeles, California, and is a licensed acupuncturist in New York State. He graduated with a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. Michael practices at ActiveCare Physical Therapy in midtown Manhattan and… Continue Reading
Karena Wu in Sportsmd.com: AVP 2019 Season: Dr. Karena Wu Helps Keep The Players Fit
Dr. Karena Wu was interviewed in SportsMD.com: AVP 2019 Season Halfway Mark, Medical Director Karena Wu Helps Keep The Players Fit NYC’s Best Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu is also the Medical Director of the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tournament Series. She has helped athletes along the tour across the nation and helped oversee a… Continue Reading
How to use a foam roller to relieve neck, back and knee pain
Karena Wu was quoted in NBC news Better online: NBC News Better: How to use a foam roller to relieve neck, back and knee pain NYC Celebrity Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu knows tight muscles. On herself, her patients, her athletes, we are all prone to our tissues tightening up on us. The foam roller… Continue Reading
Dr. Karena Wu on why it’s crucial for a healer to practice “active listening”
NYC’s Best Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu was interviewed by Authority Magazine in their Female Disruptor series. Authority Magazine partners with Thrive Global and Buzzfeed to highlight those professional females in the workplace who stand out and are stirring things up in their respective fields. Dr. Wu has expanded her holistic practice physical therapy methodology to… Continue Reading
From low energy to trouble sleeping, here are 6 signs you could be experiencing chronic fatigue
We were quoted in Insider: From low energy to trouble sleeping, here are 6 signs you could be experiencing chronic fatigue Celebrity Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu knows fatigue. When you are in high demand, you can burn your system out. Dr. Wu educates her clients on taking care of themselves so that they can… Continue Reading
20 Non-Scale Victories That Prove You're Making Weight Loss Progress
Dr. Wu was quoted in Prevention: 20 Non-Scale Victories That Prove You’re Making Weight Loss Progress NYC Celebrity Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu works with clients to recover physical abilities and address other physical issues. Physical therapy also incorporates training in other areas of health and wellness, to include weight loss. ActiveCare Physical Therapy offers… Continue Reading
Here’s Why You Should Add a Weekly Massage to Your Existing Arthritis Treatment
Dr. Wu was quoted in Healthline: Here’s Why You Should Add a Weekly Massage to Your Existing Arthritis Treatment ActiveCare Physical Therapy is a one-stop shop for health and wellness. On site massage and bodywork therapists complement the patients undergoing physical therapy rehabilitation. Different forms of massage therapy are available to help with injures as… Continue Reading
Quoted in Glam.com – Why You Should (Finally) Stop Comparing Your Body To Others
We were quoted in a Glam article! Why You Should (Finally) Stop Comparing Your Body To Others Celebrity Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu comments on the health aspect of physical states. Physical Therapists help people recover from injuries but also consider the aesthetic component of each individual. With the addition of our new FIT3D body scanner, ActiveCare… Continue Reading
Get Your FIT3D Fitness Scan at ActiveCare Physical Therapy NOW!
FITNESS SCAN IN 35 SECONDS Get your FIT3D scan at ActiveCare PT NOW! FIT3D is a 3D full body scanner that is now available at ActiveCare Physical Therapy. Track your rehabilitation or your fitness goals with this new body scan. It uses multiple cameras to take a 3-dimensional picture of your body position in space. The scanner gives… Continue Reading
Celebrity PT Dr. Karena Wu Speaks at the at Global Congress of Physiotherapy in Dubai
International Celebrity physical therapist Dr. Karena Wu lectured at the Global Congress of Physiotherapy in Dubai on April 22-23rd. She was honored to give two lectures: Celebrity Physical Therapist expands into India and The Use of Anti-inflammatory Modalities in Musculoskeletal Healing. Dr. Wu educated an international crowd of peers in this important topic where physical… Continue Reading
ActiveCare Physical Therapy & Walk to Cure Arthritis
Walk to Cure Arthritis My company, ActiveCare Physical Therapy has participated with the Walk to Cure Arthritis since 2012. We do our best to support the one in four Americans who have arthritis not just as patients, but in our community give back. We are hosting a raffle this year of prizes to include: restaurant… Continue Reading
From low energy to trouble sleeping, here are 6 signs you could be experiencing chronic fatigue
6 signs you could be experiencing chronic fatigue We are quoted in Insider in an article about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Celebrity Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu knows fatigue. When you are in high demand, you can burn your system out. Dr. Wu educates her clients on taking care of themselves so that they can handle their… Continue Reading
PIX11: Positioning Yourself for Better Sleep
National and World Sleep Week National and World Sleep Week just passed but it’s never too late to attend to how you sleep. Sleep is a very necessary restorative process. Certain positions might be affecting your body which can cause or exacerbate injuries. Celebrity Physical Therapist, Dr. Karena Wu discussed sleeping positions on PIX11 on… Continue Reading
Quoted in She Knows: Reasons to see a Physical Therapist
8 Surprising Reasons You Might Need to see a Physical Therapist NYC’s Best PT, Dr. Karena Wu contributes to this article on the other conditions that warrant physical therapy. ActiveCare Physical Therapy specializes in manual based and Pilates rehabilitation but ActiveCare Physical Therapy also treats the jaw and dizziness (vertigo) from an inner ear condition.… Continue Reading
We’re Quoted in Elite Daily: Winter Workouts
6 Little Things That Can Motivate You To Work Out, Even In The Dead Of Winter It is still chilly outside even though we are halfway through March. Sometimes we get into hibernation mode with the cold temperatures but spring is right around the corner. Keeping yourself motivated to work out can be a task… Continue Reading
We’re in Reader’s Digest! 50 Proven Remedies for Fast Pain Relief
Reader’s Digest provides a list of proven remedies for fast pain relief. Many of these techniques are for at home self management of pain. NYC’s Best Physical Therapist, Dr. Karena Wu was asked to contribute to this story as many rehabilitation patients are given instructions for how to manage their own pain as they recover… Continue Reading
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