About ActiveCare Physical Therapy®
The Best Physical Therapists in NYC
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ActiveCare accepts Medicare, No-Fault and Workers’ Compensation patients depending on schedule availability.
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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: Massage
Meet Edward Smith, ActiveCare’s New Massage Therapist
Edward Smith is a licensed massage therapist, born and raised in Briarwood, Jamaica in Queens New York. Edward has been athletic and creative throughout his life and understands overcoming struggle growing up in a poor family. His family was small and they learned to help each other out. His upbringing has created a passion for helping others and for being strong in the face of challenge.
Edward’s dreams included becoming a professional boxer. He was an amateur Golden Gloves boxer and trained with Olympic and elite boxers. He fought professionally but only for a short time due to knee injuries and subsequent surgery. This inspired Edward to become a personal trainer. He received his personal trainer certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He also has certificates as a nutrition coach and exercise science from NASM. He also continued his certifications to include group training, corrective exercise, youth exercise, weight loss and wellness. He later became a licensed massage therapist to learn about treatments to the body through therapeutic touch and the different massage modalities.
Edward’s passions include cooking, healthy eating, listening to hip hop and inspiring others to get into shape, live a healthy life and reach their fitness goals. He is eager to learn, improve his skills and build his practice at ActiveCare Physical Therapy.
Visit Edwards website to learn more about him and his massage therapy services: https://www.esmithmassage.com/
If you’re interested in scheduling a Massage, email us at staff@bestptnyc.com or call us (212) 777-4374
Massage Guns
Massage guns are wireless portable devices used to massage and provide vibration to soft tissues to soothe muscle stiffness and soreness. They are called ‘vibration therapy’ and ‘percussive massage treatment,’ due to their function and sound.
Massage guns are getting more popular than ever due to their benefits. They are most popular among people who work out vigorously or perform extreme physical activity. Here is a detailed outlook on everything you need to know about massage guns, what they are, how they work, and whether they are worth it.
What is a Massage Gun?
Massage guns are wireless handheld devices that appear like power drills. They mostly come with rechargeable batteries and with different attachments. They are mainly used to relieve muscle tension and soreness, especially after a workout or vigorous physical activity.
These vibration guns provide you with vibration therapy, or a feeling of your muscles being worked by a person for relaxation of stiff and sore muscles. These massage guns not only reduce stiffness and soreness of your muscles, but also increase blood flow resulting in enhanced flexibility and looser muscles.
How to Use a Massage Gun?
To use a massage gun, you have to place it on your muscles and turn on the device. It will start to percuss (move up and down) and vibrate at a lower movement amplitude and higher frequency which promotes recovery of your sore muscles from a workout.
An effective massage gun can be used whenever you want to relieve muscle tension, after a workout, or even before the session for increased flexibility. You place it on the area that feels stiff or sore, and add as much pressure as you want.
You can keep massaging the desired area from 15 seconds to up to two minutes. Some machines also have monitors connected to an app to indicate how much pressure you should exert for how much time.
Always avoid bony areas, especially if you have had an injury or surgery in the past and there are any skin issues. Consult with your health care provider first if you experience any significant existing medical condition related to muscles and bones.
How to Choose a Massage Gun?
Massage guns are readily available, so you should choose one carefully. A top-quality massage gun can cost you several hundred dollars, so you should always check online reviews before buying one.
Massage guns come in different sizes and shapes, giving you many options to choose from. Some come with adjustable handles and heads that give you the liberty to reach different areas of your body that are not easy to reach.
Consider the muscles and areas you want to work to choose the appropriate pressure and size. For massage guns you can take on the go, get a smaller size as it can easily fit in a backpack.
Go for a massage gun with enhanced settings and features, so you can adjust the pressure and vibration movements to your comfort level. You want this device to relax your muscles and not worsen the pressure and stiffness.
Conclusion
Massage guns are an effective device that can efficiently relieve muscle soreness and stiffness. They provide comfort and relaxation after a workout session or any aggressive form of physical activity.
If you are looking for massage therapy or an effective massage gun from our products page, you can get it from us at ActiveCare Physical Therapy®. We would be happy to hear from you!
ActiveCare Physical Therapy ©
29 West 38th Street
Suite 601
New York, NY 10018
(212) 777-4374
staff@bestptnyc.com
Women’s Health: Lymphatic Drainage Massage- Does It Really Improve Your Health? Experts Weigh In
Celebrity Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu has been working with clients for over 20 years. Injuries create conditions where excess fluid can accumulate in an area or joint. Dr. Wu and her team at ActiveCare Physical Therapy use light lymphatic massage with their hands or Graston Technique instruments to help move fluid to reduce swelling, increase muscle activation and reduce pain. Dr. Wu was asked to contribute to this story on Lymphatic Drainage Massage, what it is and how it can help after a musculoskeletal injury or if you have other systemic conditions. Click the link below to read how the best physical therapists in NYC treat with lymphatic drainage massage.
Read this story here: www.womenshealthmag.com/health/lymphatic-drainage-massage
ActiveCare Physical Therapy, PC
29 West 38th Street
Suite 601
New York, NY 10018
