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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ActiveCare Physical Therapy Patient Testimonials

We are happy to see that our patient (and friend) Roz is doing great after two knee replacements. Roz had a lot of wonderful things to say on Facebook about the physical therapy she received from our Dr. Karena Wu. Check out her testimonial:

roz_Active_Care_PT_PatientThank you for the great P.T. that I received pre- and post-op for my total knee replacements on both knees! You contributed mightily to my successful rehab. It was quick and (almost) painless! I am back to 100% – walking an average of 5 miles and climbing 10-20 flights every day. I made a quality of life decision to have the surgeries – and my quality of life couldn’t be better! I’ve been to two other places for P.T. in the past; yours is by far the best and you are the best therapist ever! You are very smart, knowledgeable, dedicated and run a terrific practice. Your facility is open, sunny, clean and cheerful. I never minded coming for therapy. Your staff is well-trained and well-directed. – Roz P.

And as a follow-up, Roz also had this incredible news to share:

Normally I wouldn’t show (let alone share) a photo of me in a bathing suit with anybody; however, since I was able to get up and down BY MYSELF from this low-in-the-sand beach chair is on point. After two knee replacements and your P.T., I walk several miles a day on any surface and climb up and down stairs (8-20 flights/day) with no pain.

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ActiveCare Physical Therapy Patient Testimonials

At ActiveCare Physical Therapy we are proud of the excellent care that we provide to our patients – and it shows! Read below for another great review from an actual ActiveCare patient!

Maureen BermanIn early March 2016, I was diagnosed with BPPV – a debilitating type of vertigo that created dizziness, affected my balance, and made it impossible for me to function in daily life. I was lucky to be referred to Karena Wu, who has an expertise in treating BPPV. During our sessions, she displayed great knowledge of the symptoms and treatment of BPPV. Perhaps, even more significantly, she also demonstrated caring and concern for my physical and emotional well-being during a very difficult time in my life. After several hands-on sessions, coupled with recommendations for at-home exercises, I am now free of dizziness and vertigo and am able to carry on with my normal activities.

She is a dedicated practitioner who distinguishes herself by a unique combination of her patient-focused orientation, knowledge, and caring attitude. I would recommend her enthusiastically. – Maureen Berman, Business Owner

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ActiveCare Physical Therapy Patient Testimonials

Here at ActiveCare Physical Therapy, we feel the excellence of our care speaks for itself…and through the great referrals we receive from our patients. Read a recent testimonial from our patient Lieutenant Patrick F. Ford:

After visiting several physical therapists over a two year period, ActiveCare was unmatched in the manner in which it produced positive results. The staff at ActiveCare were nothing short of impressive, from their professional abilities to their approachability. Most importantly, Karena and her staff are passionate and truly care about the well-being of every patient that walks through the door. – 1st Lieutenant Patrick F. Ford, United States Marine Corps
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ActiveCare Physical Therapy Patient Testimonials

At ActiveCare Physical Therapy, our main goal is to leave patients as satisfied – and pain-free – as possible. Read another great review from one of our actual patients:

I had an arthroscopy on my right knee this past October, and then in November I had to have surgery to repair a torn labrum in my left shoulder. After the procedures, I went to ActiveCare Physical Therapy and met PT Monique Dupree. Monique’s professionalism, ability to assess the injury and explain my recovery goals gave me a better understanding for the long road of therapy I had ahead of me. We discussed goals and expectations, and together with her expertise and my diligence, I was back skiing in March and swinging the golf club in June. I look forward to getting back to the outdoors in much better condition than when I started my therapy. I owe it all to Monique and the qualified staff at ActiveCare! – Richard Neuman

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ActiveCare Physical Therapy Patient Testimonials

At ActiveCare Physical Therapy, our main goal is to provide the best individualized care to our patients. We work hard to keep them pain and injury-free so that they can continue to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. Below is an actual testimonial from one of our satisfied patients – and avid runner – Michael Adler:

I did a 6.5 mile run this morning with North Brooklyn Runners, so free and easy. Not terribly fast, but very enjoyable. You have no idea how much I love it that I can run pain free again after 25 years of being told that my running days were behind me. I will also be participating in this year’s NYC Triathlon. I could not have done this without Karena Wu and and her team!

– Michael Adler

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ActiveCare PT Celebrity Chef Testimonials

ActiveCare PT Celebrity Chef Testimonials

There is no doubt that the life of a professional chef can be a grueling one. It requires standing all day long, with very little time to rest your muscles, and the hours are particularly long. These conditions make it easy for chefs to injure themselves in the kitchen.

ActiveCare Phyical Therapy’s Owner and Managing Director Karena Wu specializes in treating professional chefs for conditions like arthritis and general wear and tear; she even writes a monthly column for the culinary industry magazine “Total Food Service.”

Karena has been working with chef Wylie Dufresne since 2004, once a week for maintenance, but more often as injuries call for it. Dufresne had some positive things to say about his PT of over a decade:

Karena has adjusted virtually every part of my body, from head to toe. 21 years on the line has certainly taken its toll. If it weren’t for Karena, I wouldn’t be able to stand in the kitchen night in and night out doing what I love. She makes the pain go away, and for that I will be forever grateful. – Wylie Dufresne, Chef/Owner, wd~50 and Alder restaurants

ActiveCare PT Celebrity Chef Testimonials

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Karena Wu: The Woman Behind Pro Volleyball Health

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As published in Femmefan:

jason_long_octaveVolleyball season is right around the corner, and here to spike the pros into shape is NYC Physical Therapist Karena Wu, owner of ActiveCare Physical Therapy. Having her own unique net gain, she also holds the titles of Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Kinesio Taping Practitioner and Pilates Instructor, and she in on the Board of Directors for the Association of Volleyball Professionals.Benefitting from ActiveCare, professional volleyball players shared their reasons as to why Karena and her team make differences: “Working with Karena is every serious athlete’s dream for getting back into training and playing at a high level after an injury. I have done rehabilitation her after knee and shoulder surgery and was able to get back to playing volleyball ahead of schedule. Her teaching technique has helped me take better care of myself, and I’m looking forward to my next local and international tournament.”- Jason “Long” Octave, Professional Volleyball Player/Captain of St. Lucia National Team

Mark_Burik_ActiveCare“I first met Karena while competing on the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour in the summer of 2014. As a professional athlete, I am very particular about the people who work on my body. Karena worked on me for 45 minutes in our first meeting, and I was hooked. Not only did she bring my body to a point where it felt the best it had in weeks, but she backed up and explained every method and every movement. I had the fortune of being in NYC for a 4 month period following that summer and I chose to pay out of pocket and see her and the staff at ActiveCare Physical Therapy 5 days a week. ActiveCare Physical Therapy became a second home for me and has given my career a second start.”- Mark Burik, Professional Beach Volleyball Player and CEO of VolleyCamp Hermosa

lauren_fendrick_AVP_celebrity_testimonialA whole-hearted team, ActiveCare does not only treat athletes in-house, but out on competitions as well. Karena, or one of her staff members, will personally travel from city to city to aid clients 24/7. “As a professional beach volleyball player, having great treatment at tournaments is essential. It has been such a treat to have Karena on the road at AVP tournaments! Her knowledge and expertise in diagnosing and treating the body allows me to relax and focus on competing and winning. I know that when game-time comes, she will have my body in tip-top form.”- Lauren Fendrick, Professional Beach Volleyball Player/Attorney

ActiveCare’s treatments and techniques are continuously up-to-date, including hands-on therapy (from joint and soft tissue mobilizations, to adjunct manual therapies), to McConnell and kinesio taping, to Pilates-based training and functional training. Injured athletes can be diagnosed and treated for: Disc herniations (cervical through lumbar), Shoulder labral/rotator cuff tears, Elbow strains, Wrist strains, Carpal tunnel, Lumbago (lower back pain), Lumbar instability, Hip labral tears, Knee meniscal/ACL/ligamentous tears/sprains PFPS (patellofemoral pain syndrome), Ankle sprains, Bunionectomy, Plantar fasciitis, Arthritis, and more.

Some therapeutic words from Karena: “Physical Therapists have one of the best jobs out there. We fulfill goals. We return clients to a prior level of living, oftentimes with increased quality of living and awareness. We love to touch and feel so our clients get the benefit of great hands on therapy, the healing touch of the hand. We know how to evaluate and treat many conditions and we work one on one with clients to restore health, mobility, strength and stability. It is a gratifying profession and rewarding for both the client and therapist in that both work together as a team to get back enjoying life.”

Read the original article on FemmeFan.com. And visit www.activecarephysicaltherapy.com to learn more!

ActiveCare Physical Therapy Celebrity Testimonials

At ActiveCare Physical Therapy, the excellence of our care speaks for itself…and through the great referrals we receive from our patients!

Professional beach volleyball player Lauren Fendrick recently wrote a testimonial praising the ActiveCare team. Read below:

As a professional beach volleyball player, having great treatment at tournaments is essential. It has been such a treat to have Karena on the road at AVP tournaments!  Her knowledge and expertise in diagnosing and treating the body allows me to relax and focus on competing and winning.  I know that come game-time she will have my body in tip-top form.  Thanks, Karena! – Lauren Fendrick, Professional Beach Volleyball Player

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ActiveCare Physical Therapy Patient Testimonials

Here at ActiveCare Physical Therapy, we are proud to provide the best care for our patients. Karena Wu and the PT staff have the great opportunity to work with and provide care for many professional athletes, who often require a special touch to keep their bodies in top shape.

Professional Volleyball player Mark Burik shared a testimonial praising the ActiveCare team. Read below:

I first met Karena while competing on the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour in the summer of 2014. As a professional athlete, I am very particular about the people who work on my body. I have a scrupulous view of the advice given and the techniques used by every healthcare professional I come in contact with. I’m always looking for the extra edge and wary of changes that can affect my performance. Karena worked on me for 45 minutes in our first meeting, and I was hooked. Not only did she bring my body to a point where it felt the best it had in weeks, but she backed up and explained every method and every movement. That is huge for a cognitive person like myself! I had the fortune of being in NYC for a 4 month period following that summer and I chose to pay out of pocket and see her and the staff at ActiveCare Physical Therapy 5 days a week. I had imbalances and weakness that developed and were ignored for the larger part of 10 years stemming back to college. Karena and her staff were patient, kind, full of smiles and full of knowledge. It became a second home for me and has given my career a second start. THANK YOU SO MUCH TEAM. – Mark Burik, Professional Beach Volleyball Player and CEO of VolleyCamp Hermosa 

Click here to read more great testimonials from real ActiveCare patients! And if you have received exceptional care from our physical therapists, then tell us your story!

ActiveCare Physical Therapy Patient Testimonials

We at ActiveCare Physical Therapy are proud of the excellent care that we provide to our patients – and it shows! Read below for another great review from an actual ActiveCare patient!

Read below for a brand new testimonial from an actual ActiveCare patient:

Karena and the ActiveCare PT staff are really dedicated to providing the highest quality of service and individual attention that I’ve encountered in NYC. Not only that, they were willing to work with me to find a payment plan that fit my budget. It feels like a family there and they treat each patient with an overall holistic approach to solving whatever problem you may have. From ACL rehab to a minor shoulder injury, they have been an excellent PT center for me over the past few years.! – N. Mandel

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ActiveCare Physical Therapy Patient Testimonials

Here at ActiveCare Physical Therapy, we believe that the excellence of our care not only speaks for itself…but through the great referrals we receive from our patients.

Read below for a brand new testimonial from an actual ActiveCare patient:

ActiveCare Physical Therapy is wonderful. After I injured my back, I went to a different physical therapy office and didn’t receive the one-on-one approach I needed. I wasn’t getting better and was often seen by 2 or 3 different aides. In my experience,  continuity of care with one therapist is a major key to actually healing. Finally, after doing some research I found ActiveCare. Thank goodness because Monique is truly amazing! She’s kind, knowledgeable, and took the time to truly listen to what I needed and tailored my care accordingly. For the first time this entire year I am pain free. All the staff is awesome and I can’t recommend them enough. Don’t walk to ActiveCare, run (if you can)! – L. Raphael, Executive Assistant

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