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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Category Archives: Best Physical Therapy NYC Hips

How Physical Therapy Can Help Hip Issues at Any Age

Hip issues affect people of all ages and activity levels. From athletes with overuse injuries to older adults managing joint degeneration, the hips are essential for mobility and daily function. Physical therapy is often the first step to relieve pain, restore movement, and prevent further injury.

“Proper diagnosis and targeted rehab are key to long-term relief and injury prevention,” says Dr. Karena Wu, Owner and Clinical Director of ActiveCare Physical Therapy.

Treatment may include manual therapy, strengthening exercises, and education on movement strategies. Physical therapists create personalized plans based on each individual’s needs and goals.

Whether recovering from injury or managing ongoing pain, physical therapy supports hip health and helps you stay active at any age.

Take the first step toward healthier hips. Book your evaluation today at ActiveCare PT!

ActiveCare Physical Therapy™
29 West 38th Street, Suite 601
New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 777-4374
Email: staff@bestptnyc.com
Website: https://activecarephysicaltherapy.com

Physical Therapy for Hip Pain

 

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The hip is comprised of a ball and socket joint held together bynumerous ligaments, tendons, and muscles. The hips bear the vast majority of your weight during movement and are prone to arthritic pain because of it. Muscle tears or sprains may also occur in the hip if there is a sudden unexpected movement of the leg. Physical therapy (PT) is an integral factor in managing your hip pain, with your individual treatment program designed based on your symptoms.

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Depending on where your pain is and how the pain is felt, our team of dedicated practitioners will be able to diagnose the cause of your pain and help you to obtain relief.  Some examples:

  • Pain in the groin, is most likely caused by arthritic inflammation in the hip joint. Muscle strains can also produce pain in this area.
  • Pain in the side of the hip is typically representative of a tear or strain in the muscles supporting the hip, with one of the more common causes being hip bursitis, which is an irritation of the bursa (a fluid filled sac between muscles and bones that allow them to move freely against one another).
  • Pain felt in the back of the hip or the buttocks is often the result of a problem in the lower back.

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The first step in obtaining relief for your hip pain is an evaluation of your hip to examine your symptoms. We will test your walking gait, range of motion, and hip strength to help determine the cause of your pain. Our certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists will device an exercise regime based on your symptoms to help strengthen the muscles of your hip and provide pain relief. Other methods of treatment include manual manipulation of the hip to better position it while walking. For patients with arthritic pain, this manipulation will help to bear your weight more effectively, reducing the amount of inflammation in your hip.

If you are experiencing painful symptoms in either of your hips, contacting us is the first step towards relief.