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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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FIT3D Body Scanning – Holiday Discount!
ActiveCare Physical Therapy, PC is one of only a few sites in NYC that has a FIT3D body scanner. The body scanner uses cameras to create an avatar of your body in space. It gives you measurements of your body in space in standing and in weight bearing. It shows you lean muscle mass versus… Continue Reading
20 Small Victories That Prove You’re Making Weight Loss Progress
From Prevention: 20 Small Victories That Prove You’re Making Weight Loss Progress Weight loss is a slow and steady process. There are small signs that demonstrate that the work you put into losing weight pays off. NYC’s Best Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu talks about one victory associated with weight loss. You can use the… Continue Reading
Medium: Working Out: Sports bra or nah?
From Medium: Working Out: Sports bra or nah? Medium discusses the use of a sports bra during exercise. Celebrity Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu is the AVP Medical Director. The AVP is America’s professional beach volleyball tournament series. She works with professional beach volleyball athletes when on the road and the normal layperson back in… Continue Reading
Dr. Wu Interviewed on CBS About Prolonged Sitting
CBS 2: Sitting Study The holidays are coming up which means sitting on trains, planes and automobiles. Sitting is the new smoking. It leads to weight gain, reduced metabolic activity and other systemic issues. Dr. Wu was asked to comment on how bad prolonged sitting is and how sitting with poor posture affects your body… Continue Reading
Press: Dr. Karena Wu Comments on Kevin Hart’s Back Recovery
Dr. Wu Comments On Kevin Hart’s Back Recovery Actor Kevin Hart speaks out about his car accident and significant back recovery PT process. The actor was involved in a horrific car crash which required back surgery and subsequent rehab. US magazine reached out to NYC Celebrity Physical Therapist, Dr. Karena Wu (who did not treat… Continue Reading
Dr. Karena Wu has joined the esteemed Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars (MAPS) Faculty
Dr. Karena Wu has joined the esteemed Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars (MAPS) Faculty and finished her Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy through MAPS and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT). MAPS is the worldwide leader in Maitland education for physical therapists/physiotherapists. MAPS is accredited in the US and exceeds the IFOMPT International… Continue Reading
Bustle: The 3 Best Pillows For Hip Pain
From Bustle: The 3 Best Pillows For Hip Pain ActiveCare Physical Therapy works with patients with musculoskeletal pain. Hip joints are becoming an increasingly common joint that is injured, in both younger and older people. NYC’s Best Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu experiences hip pain herself due to osteoarthritis, or wear and tear. At night,… Continue Reading
7 Signs Your Workout Is Too Intense, According To Experts
From Elite Daily: 7 Signs Your Workout Is Too Intense, According To Experts ActiveCare Physical Therapy in NYC is a one-stop shop for health and wellness. Since we use Pilates in rehab, it is a natural progression to move to Pilates for wellness. Personal trainers and Pilates instructors are two other wellness therapies offered once… Continue Reading
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
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