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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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Dr. Karena Wu on the AVP Medical Board

Dr. Karena Wu works on the AVP Medical Board. She was the Medical Event Supervisor and just wrapped up AVP NYC last weekend. The medical team did a fantastic job of keeping all of the athletes in play as the weather warmed up. The team consists of physicians, physical therapists, chiropractors, athletic trainers and massage… Continue Reading

Why Millennials are Already Showing Signs of Arthritis

Dr. Karena Wu has been treating patients in NYC for over 17 years now. She has seen an increase in younger adults coming in for physical therapy. Part of the reason is the high intensity workouts and the lack of rest and recovery periods during the sports season. To see her comments, click here. Continue Reading

16 Postural Stretches for Tight Shoulders

Dr. Karena Wu and her staff of physical therapists educate their clients on the importance of stretching. Posture and postural correction is a crucial aspect of rehabilitation and has been a big topic in the medial lately. In fact, this story was originally run in November 2015 on Greatist. As summer approaches, it is important… Continue Reading

ActiveCare opens for business in Mumbai, India

ActiveCare Physical Therapy Private Limited opened our doors on April 2, 2017. We had an amazing welcoming party on Sunday, April 1st with almost close to 200 guests. We are steadily growing with a tremendous amount of interest in our US based services as well as Pilates being used in rehabilitation and for exercise. We… Continue Reading

See Karena Wu’s work on TV

Dr. Karena Wu is known as the Best Physical Therapist in NYC. She has over 17 year of experience. She is certified as an Orthopedic Manual therapist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Kinesiology Taping Practitioner and Pilates Instructor. She is used as an expert on multiple news channels in the NYC area: CBS, NBC, Fox News,… Continue Reading

Dr. Karena Wu on NY1

Dr. Karena Wu was asked to be on NY1 again to discuss the benefits of kinesiology tape. She is a proponent of this adjunct therapy for her patients. It is a very helpful, low cost, continuous therapy that the patient wears to help activate their muscles, improve fluid movement and reduce pain. It also does… Continue Reading

As millennials flock to high-intensity workouts, hip pain follows

NYC Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu was asked to contribute to this article on the rise of hip pain in millenials. ActiveCare Physical Therapy in midtown Manhattan has seen an increase in younger and more athletics individuals complaining of hip pain. Their common history is a high intensity exercise regimen without being properly conditioned. To… Continue Reading

Winners and Medical Staff Pic

As the 2016 AVP season comes to a close, the winner’s of the  men’s and women’s AVP Championships in Chicago were our own Olympians that represented the US in Rio 2016. Olympians Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena and Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Sweat won in the finals. Dr. Wu worked on both Nick and Lauren… Continue Reading

Karena attends Dr. OZ Show

NYC Physical Therapist Karena Wu and Chef Mark Bailey attend the Dr. Oz show on what foods are good for you. These two guests were asked to comment on which mustard is actually better for you. To see the clip, click here.   Continue Reading

Cupping Workshop NYC

‘CUPPING’/MYOFASCIAL DECOMPRESSION: What can it do for you?   Where:     ACTIVECARE PHYSICAL THERAPY, PC 12 West 37th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues Room 1202 New York, NY 10018 (212) 777-4374 When:      Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016 Time:        2:00-2:30pm   You’ve seen those red spots on Olympic athletes like Michael Phelps. Many are now… Continue Reading

Karena Wu Featured on PopSugar.com

“Who better to tell us about creating a strong, sculpted midsection than an ab aficionado? Said expert, NYC physical therapist Dr. Karena Wu, gave us her five favorite core workouts to doright after cardio. Cardio will burn the calories and fat, but core exercises will create abs, strength, and definition. So when the fat burns… Continue Reading

Torn Shoulder Pain

Suffering from Torn Shoulder Pain? A torn shoulder or torn labrum is a problem in the shoulder that may cause shoulder pain, frequent dislocations of your shoulder, or problems with properly using your arm. Physical therapy can help you decrease pain, improve mobility and regain normal use of your arm after a torn shoulder. What… Continue Reading

Physical Therapy for ‘Kinky’ Necks

By Karena Wu, as published in Total Food Service. The neck is a very important body part. It connects the head and brain to the rest of the body. It turns the head to look in all directions. It is a highly sensitive area that feels good when caressed or rubbed. And it sucks when you… Continue Reading

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