ACTIVECARE PHYSICAL THERAPY ®

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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 each patient as an individual and treat the whole person, with a plan of care designed to meet the patient’s set goals for health, functionality and a return to work, tasks and activities. We network with a team of physicians, chiropractors, acupuncturists and massage therapists in order to provide guidance to other modalities that may be effective in the patients’ care. We also offer superior Telehealth services for physical therapy.
  • Physical Therapist and owner Dr. Karena Wu PT, DPT, OCS is a graduate of the Program in Physical Therapy at Columbia University and is affiliated with several healthcare organizations in New York City. She is certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Kinesio Taping Practitioner and Pilates Instructor, and uses SpiderTech Taping. She is also a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Graston Technique Specialist and Pilates Instructor. She holds LSVT BIG, FMS and SFMA Level 1 certifications as well. Dr. Wu also specializes in vertigo and temporomandibular joint disorders.
  • ActiveCare is primarily an out-of-network facility. We accept all insurance with out-of-network benefits and file for most major insurance plans. We work with all prospective patients to create workable payment plans regardless of insurance coverage.
  • ActiveCare accepts Medicare, No-Fault and Workers’ Compensation patients depending on schedule availability.
  • ActiveCare’s administrators provide seamless and efficient concierge-style client service to all of our patients. And the whole ActiveCare team makes sure your time with us is a beneficial, productive and enjoyable experience.

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What is Bursitis?

physical therapy for Bursitis new yorkBursitis 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 you will feel more pain at rest versus with movement.

Shoulder, Knee, Hip Bursitis PT NYCTreatment for bursitis is to reduce the irritation and inflammation in the bursa. Modalities that reduce inflammation and swelling will help reduce the pain. A physical therapist will determine if the overlying muscles need to be stretched or strengthened to reduce pressure on the bursa. Kinesiology tape, ultrasound, soft tissue mobilization, stretches and strengthening exercises will be utilized to help reduce the pain.

Bursitis can resolve in a few days to a few weeks. Rest is also commonly prescribed and patients will be educated about their condition and what activity modifications are required.

The physical Therapists at ActiveCare Physical Therapy © are experts in treating all types of bursitis, including the hip, shoulder and knee.

If you’re in need of physical therapy sessions for bursitis,  or call us (212) 777-4374