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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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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
7 Signs That Your Joint Pain Is Serious
ActiveCare Physical Therapy participates with the Arthritis Foundation to promote awareness of how to take care of your joints. Dr. Karena Wu describes some joint signs that should be a warning for you to get your joints checked. The physical therapists role in rehabilitation is to help reduce pain and inflammation in the body and… Continue Reading
Got Neck Pain? Here’s How to Treat It
To continue on causes and treatment for neck pain, ActiveCare Physical Therapy owner, Dr. Karena Wu contributes to another article on neck conditions. She has treated spinal pain for almost two decades. A lot of aches and pain can be treated at home with self-management techniques. In this story, she discusses the causes and some… Continue Reading
Dr. Karena Wu makes her first appearance on The Doctors
Dr. Karena Wu makes her first appearance on The Doctors. Dr. Wu was asked to demonstrate exercises to reverse Text Neck. This technology based musculoskeletal injuries affects everyone and can be corrected by performing a few corrective exercises for posture. Continue Reading
MINIMIZE POST-WORKOUT SORENESS WITH THESE TRAINER-APPROVED TIPS
It’s the weekend and it’s time to get a longer workout in! NYC Best Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu discusses the importance of stretching after those workouts. Physical therapists guide their clients in proper activities of daily living as well as recreational activities during rehabilitation but to minimize soreness after a good workout, it is… Continue Reading
13 tips to help you get back into a fitness routine
It’s raining and it’s cold but it’s not too late to continue your fitness regime. NYC’s Best Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu and her offices in NYC and Mumbai work with both patients that are injured and wellness clients for maintenance. The ActiveCare Physical Therapy staff is always giving advice on gradual return to sports… Continue Reading
11 Small Habits That Can Increase Inflammation In Your Body
The body undergoes stress daily and the levels can fluctuate. ActiveCare Physical Therapy guides patients on the many supplements, mental and physical activities that can affect any inflammation in the system. Dr. Karena Wu, NYC’s Best Physical Therapist contributes to this story based on her eastern and western approach and her many years in private… Continue Reading
Why We Should All ‘Sit Like a Man
ActiveCare Physical Therapy emphasizes postural control using Pilates based rehabilitation techniques as well as basic physical therapy and orthopedic principles. The hottest topic to date? ‘SLAM’, or sitting like a man. Dr. Karena Wu, celebrity physical therapist contributes to this story about sitting like a man and what it can do for women. Continue Reading
Try these tips for enjoying the best sleep during a flight
Thanksgiving week is here! And travel knows no bounds with the holiday travel season upon us. Pulse Nigeria picks up on the travel story NYC’s Best Physical Therapist, Dr. Karena Wu contributed to. As a business traveler, she has experienced and watched travelers do good and bad things. Read the story again to learn the… Continue Reading
Dr. Karena Wu in Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars
Dr. Karena Wu is participating in a fellowship program in orthopedic manual physical therapy through the Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars (MAPS). Her research commentary was published by MAPS in July 2018 regarding the use of NSAID’s and muscle healing. This work reviews a published article. It discusses the use of non-steroidal and steroidal anti-inflammatory medications in… Continue Reading
American Volleyball Professionals Medical Director, Physical Therapist Karena Wu.
The Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) officially wrapped up its 2018 season with a grand finale partnership with King of the Court in Huntington Beach, California on September 22-23, 2016. AVP Medical Director, Dr. Karena Wu went on AVP sponsor Amazon Prime to discuss what goes on in the medical tent at each of their… Continue Reading
NYC PT Karena Wu Discusses the Health Benefits of Standing Desks
It’s back to school for the kids and back to work for the parents. Many corporate offices are offering adjustable desks for the employees, especially those with back pain. ActiveCare Physical Therapy treats all types of low back pain. The physical therapists at ActiveCare PT help their clients get sit/stand desks and educate them on… Continue Reading
Dr. Karena Wu Featured on PIX 11 discusses Backpacks
In case you missed Dr. Karena Wu on NBC’s Backpacks: The Good & Bad, check out her second segment on PIX11’s morning show. PIX11 discusses backpack usage hazards along with the backpack components themselves. These tips help both children and adults and especially those busy parents who might also be attending school themselves. To see… Continue Reading
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