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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 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
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
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 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
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 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
NYC Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu loves the foam roller for whole body exercises. This ‘love it but hate it’ piece of equipment works all aspects of fitness: mobility, stability, strength and endurance. Think outside the box to get the best benefit from this tool. The Best PT in NYC offers a few exercises to… Continue Reading
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
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. Continue Reading
“Dr. Karena Wu is a physical therapist in New York and has worked with some of the best and brightest bartenders in Manhattan. Today she’s joined us on the podcast to share her best advice for avoiding injuries common for bartenders – and what to do if you think you might already have an injury.”… Continue Reading
Sleep on Long Flights Like a Pro with These 13 Must-Know Tips Just in time for summer travel. The best physical therapist in NYC, Karena Wu offers up her tip on how to keep the body aligned when traveling. Increased travel means less space in the plane so be smart to keep your body refreshed… Continue Reading
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
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’/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 was featured in Total Food Service as an expert on cupping. See her new article entitled “Olympic Style ‘Cupping’ Treatment for Chefs and Servers” Click picture below. Continue Reading
Click to watch video ActiveCare PT in Manhattan, NY performs cupping procedures. Call today to inquire! Continue Reading
Jul. 04, 2016 – 2:53 – Dr. Karena Wu shares tips to avoid illness amid summer travel crowds on ‘Happening Now’ Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com Continue Reading
“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
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
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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