ACTIVECARE PHYSICAL THERAPY ® Heal Yourself With the Best! Continue Reading
ACTIVECARE PHYSICAL THERAPY ® Heal Yourself With the Best! Continue Reading
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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Grace Ho is a native New Yorker who was born in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn and moved to Staten Island a few years ago. She is a recent graduate of Baruch College with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in International Marketing and a minor in Industrial Organization Psychology. She has a passion for animals, traveling and… Continue Reading
ActiveCare Physical Therapy is proud to announce that we have taken on more space. We were able to secure an additional 450 square feet so as to accommodate our growing practice. We hope you enjoy the new space and your time during rehabilitation with us. We do our best to make your treatment the best… Continue Reading
Karena Wu was asked to be a part of the 2013 Arthritis Walk in NYC. She will be on the Committee that will oversee the logistics, sponsorship and fundraising attributes of this fun and charitable event. We participate because it is a condition that has already affected Karena and is one of the most common… Continue Reading
ActiveCare Physical Therapy is participating in the 2013 NYC Arthritis Walkin Battery Park City on Sunday, May 19th. Last year, we won the Physical Therapy Practice Challenge and were honored with a booth. Karena was also asked to lead the warm-up stretch before the official walk began. This year, Karena teams up with the Arthritis… Continue Reading
ActiveCare PT was chosen as one of the only local facilities to participate in the Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars (MAPS) studies on Shoulder Impingement and Spinal Conditions. The studies will compile data from applicable study participants. The Shoulder Impingement study looks at the additional of a neck joint mobilization and it’s effect on shoulder impingement… Continue Reading
I was asked by Hunter College to be a guest lecturer on Thursday, October 18, 2012. It was a 2 hour lecture and lab in McConnell Taping. The course was an additional lecture/learning component that gave the students additional insight into different advanced techniques available post graduate. To see more about the Hunter College Doctorate… Continue Reading
I volunteered at the Tunnel to Towers Run on September 30th. I was asked to participate as a Certified Kinesio Tape Practitioner and was only one of two Physical Therapists and one of three CKTP’s. The annual event was brought about because of Stephen Siller, the fireman who ran through the tunnels in search of… Continue Reading
Noel Lozares was born in Virginia but grew up in California. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California at Berkeley. He also received a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Columbia University’s Program in Physical Therapy. He is Board Certified in Sports Physical Therapy and is a… Continue Reading
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis with estimates claiming that at least 20 million people in the United States are suffering from this malady. Over the years, the knee joint and the cartilage inside begins to wear down. The knees and joints are body parts that we use constantly, and wear and tear… Continue Reading
Plantar Fasciitis is a swelling or inflammation of the plantar fascia tissue. Of course, to many people, this doesn’t mean much at all. Only when we understand what the words mean does it make sense! When your foot feels an intense amount of pain in the arch or the heel, then this is a possible… Continue Reading
You will find that sometimes what you believe to be a simple bump or bruise could actually be quite a bit more serious, and it could be something that would require physical therapy treatment. Bone bruises can be very painful, as the damage and inflammation is in the bone tissue versus the muscle tissue. If… Continue Reading
Having an ankle sprain is an unfortunately common injury, and countless people suffer from sprains each year. Some people do not always realize the extent of their injuries, especially right after it happens. They may continue to walk on their ankle in an attempt to “walk it off”, which could lead to the injury becoming… Continue Reading
Getting a total hip replacement can be a very trying time in anyone’s life. Generally, those who have hip replacement surgery are in their 70s and 80s, but the need for a new hip has affected those who are much younger lately. This major surgical procedure is often used to help those who have osteoarthritis… Continue Reading
One of our recent patients to come through the clinic had an injury to her shoulder after a fall directly onto it during a skiing trip. She was diagnosed with a fracture of her Greater Tuberosity. Fractures such as these are going to be painful, debilitating, and in need of medical attention. Fractures of the… Continue Reading
Karena Wu teamed up with Lucky Peach Magazine to share her insight into the world of cooking. Lucky Peach is the latest creation of Momofuku chef and owner, David Chang and Momofuku cookbook cowriter Peter Meehan. Karena has been working with restaurant industry professionals since 2004. This collaboration touches from top to bottom the number… Continue Reading
Karena Wu featured in Physio Speaks January 2012 Click Link for Article: Physio Speaks_Jan 2012_PT Continue Reading
This past Thanksgiving, I went diving in the Turks and Caicos . As a Physical Therapist who does a lot of manual therapies, I need my time to unwind and I adore scuba diving and go whenever I get a chance. But it’s basically winter in the Caribbean and while temperatures are balmy, the winds… Continue Reading
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