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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Here’s How to Have a Great Night’s Sleep Literally Anywhere

Cosmopolitan: Here’s How to Have a Great Night’s Sleep Literally Anywhere

Yes, even on a plane.

NYC’s Best Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu contributes her tips to get the best shut eye when your normal bed just isn’t available. Dr. Wu now travels for her work and offers some great tips so that your body stays as strong and healthy as possible during these trips. To learn more, click here.

ActiveCare Physical Therapy treats celebrity clients like Marjorie Johnson.

ActiveCare Physical Therapy treats celebrity clients like Marjorie Johnson. Ms. Johnson was the recent recipient of the Audience Development Committee (Audelco) award. She won the Best Lead Actress category for her work in Dot. Ms. Johnson has been a client of ActiveCare Physical Therapy to help her with her work on stage during her physical performances. We are honored to be a part of her repertoire that helps her win and succeed in her competitive field.

The Popular Workout That’s Great For Healing Injuries

ActiveCare Physical Therapy utilizes Pilates for rehabilitation. Karena Wu has been a Certified Pilates Instructor since 2005. She discusses the specific types of Pilates used in rehabilitation and the reasoning for doing so. To read more, click here.

Karena Wu on Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehad Medicine

Karena was recently contacted by the magazine, Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine to write an article on Kinesio Tape. She has been certified as a Kinesio Taping Practitioner since 2005 and has used it in practice with significant benefit. Karena actively contributes her writing to different publications to keep the public informed on the most recent trends in physical therapy. Advance Magazine is distributed in the US for physical therapists. Karena is proud to be featured again in the magazine in October 2016.  – See more by clicking here.

New Year’s Resolutions with Karena Wu

Dr. Karena Wu was asked to stop by Fox News Happening Now to discuss manageable New Year’s Resolutions. Greg Jarrett and Dr. Wu discuss her end of the year tips to stay on track with your 2017 health and fitness resolutions. To watch the segment, click here.

Avoiding Injury When Starting a Running Program

“The life of a chef equates to long hours on the job. The job consumes so much of the day it becomes difficult to stay healthy and stay in shape. One of the easiest options to maintain cardiovascular fitness and keep the fat off is to head outdoors and run. Running outdoors also helps to combat the long hours cooped up inside.”

Karena Wu’s article featured on totalfood.com. Read more by clicking here.

Eat This, Not That: 20 Natural Diuretics to Add to Your Diet

Many foods offer nutrition and sustenance, but did you also know that they have other added benefits? Natural water weight loss is always enticing in foods that taste good. Dr. Karena Wu was asked to offer up some foods that have the power to get rid of excess fluid. To read the list of natural diuretic foods, click here.

Volleyball Biodynamics Infographic

Volleyball Biodynamics Infographic

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Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine

Dr. Karena Wu is a member of the the AVP Medical Board. She recaps the 2016 AVP professional beach volleyball season with Advance for PT & Rehab medicine magazine. Karena works as the medical event supervisor at the events and covered 6 of the 8 events thsi year. She has witnessed a multitude of athlete issues site to site and comments on which ones are common based on the rigors of this sport. To read more, click here.

Your Phone Is Giving You Neck Pain-Here’s How To Fix It

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Dr. Karena Wu, NYC physical therapist knows what it is like to experience neck pain. She also knows how to fix it, especially when you spend too much time in a poor posture and on your phone. Minimize the stresses of ‘text neck’ by doing incorporating some corrective strategies. To find out what they are, click here.

Women’s Running: How Running Helps You Get Defined Abs

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Running is known as a cardio exercise but participating in this activity can also help get you defined abs. NYC physical therapist Dr. Karena Wu runs for her own exercise and explains how you can sculpt your midsection during a run. To read more, click here.

Eat This, Not That!

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22 HIGH-PROTEIN, LOW-CARB SNACKS TO BOOST ENERGY

NYC physical therapist Karena Wu shares her favorite high-protein, low-carb snacks. On her long days, she likes to grab snacks that offer the most nutrition that are also easy to transport in NYC. To read the list of quick fixes, click here.

Newest addition to ActiveCare Physical Therapy

chutimaChutima Phanpho is originally from Thailand where she received a Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy from Mahidol University. She recently graduated from New York University with a Masters degree in Pathokinesiology. Before she moved to New York City, she held several positions as a lab assistant, medical textbook illustrator and as a physical therapist in private practice in Bangkok.

Chutima has a passion for raising the quality of life of her clients. Her treatment is based on exercise and integrative manual techniques such as the Maitland Australian Approach, the Mulligan concept, Craniosacral Therapy, Lymphatic drainage therapy, and Visceral and Neural manipulation. Her research study focuses on sports related injuries, specifically in runners. Chutima devotes her time to review cases and find different ways to improve her patients condition.

In her leisure time, Chutima enjoys learning new skills, reading, drawing and meditation. She likes to explore new places and want to experience all of the activities New York City has to offer.

New Hire at ActiveCare Physical Therapy Alexis Airall

alexis airallAlexis Airall was born and raised in Weschester County and is the first generation in her family born in the United States.. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, from Temple University. Alexis had a focus on Exercise and Sports Science within her major.

She is working as a Physical Therapy aide and will utilize her experience, knowledge, and passion to serve the patients at ActiveCare Physical Therapy. She plans on pursuing a career as a Physical Therapist and would like to open a practice in her homeland of Antigua, West Indies, to teach the importance of health and wellness.

In her spare time, Alexis enjoys traveling with friends and family. She explores the arts through music and painting, and challenges herself to become a better person then she was the day before.