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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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6 Ab Exercises Without Equipment
The core is the powerhouse. It is where baseball players, tennis players, basketball, volleyball and football players get their drive to return the ball, jump and block the opposing player. It provides the power and the stability necessary for sports play as well as daily activities of life. It is necessary in the elite athletes… Continue Reading
ActiveCare Physical Therapy NYC and Continuing Education
Dr. Karena Wu is a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) through Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars (MAPS). The therapists at ACPT are skilled in the MAPS approach and use it to quickly assess and treat the patients. Dr. Wu mentors her staff to attain the COMT, which is an intermediate level of manual therapy. All therapists at… Continue Reading
Dr. Karena Wu has been working with Chef Wylie Dufresne
Dr. Karena Wu has been working with Chef Wylie Dufresne since 2004. As a celebrity chef, his job requires additional on screen duties. A recent filming ended up causing Chef Dufresne major neck discomfort due to prolonged positioning. He learned of a new cause of neck pain, that was simply fixed by restoring the alignment… Continue Reading
NYC Marathon
The NYC marathon is just over a month away. Runners have started their taper in their running program to be able to participate in the marathon without injury. Marathon running requires physical skill as well as mental skill as you have to prepare the body and mind for this amount of physical impact. Running is… Continue Reading
7 Fun Activities for Seniors with Arthritis
Dr. Karena Wu used to teach hydrotherapy classes to seniors with complex conditions. The benefit of water is that it provides sensory feedback to reduce the perception of pain, reduce compressive forces in the joint and add low impact resistance to exercises. Seniors can benefit tremendously from this type of therapy, provided they have access… Continue Reading
15 Scary Ways You Didn’t Realize You’re Putting Yourself In Danger Every Day
ActiveCare Physical Therapy works with all aspects of a patient’s life. We incorporate patient values into the care of our patients. People do a lot of things that put ourselves in harm’s way everyday without realizing it. However, your safety is in your control. It requires some proactive thinking and action but it is very… Continue Reading
The List: 7 things you should do on an airplane and 7 you shouldn’t
ActiveCare Physical Therapy is based in NYC and now exists in India, which means a lot of long distance travel. Add in the medical coverage for AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals) events around the US and that makes for earning lots of mileage in the air. NYC’s Best Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu travels regularly… Continue Reading
Meditation Advisor: How to Ease Back Into Your Summer Workouts
Dr. Karena Wu collaborates with other healthcare disciplines in caring for her patients. Summer officially comes to an end but the warm weather is still around. Take advantage of the comfortable temperatures to continue the intensity and frequency of workouts. To prevent fitness injuries, we need to ease back into movements and loads when starting… Continue Reading
NYC’s Best Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu was listed at the top out of 1,825 Physical Therapists in NYC
NYC’s Best Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu was listed at the top out of 1,825 Physical Therapists in NYC. ActiveCare Physical Therapy has been in existence since 2003 and Dr. Wu has been the sole owner and clinical director since 2008. She trains and mentors all of the ActiveCare Physical Therapy therapists. The ActiveCare staff… Continue Reading
International Physiotherapists Meet Again
Dr. Karena Wu has trained for over 17 years in NYC. She met Farhan Dhalla, Canadian physiotherapist and now spiritual personal trainer over 10 years ago while he was attending a conference in NYC. Both have broadened their horizons and offer their services abroad in India. Farhan trains Bollywood celebrity, Deepika Padukone and Dr. Wu… Continue Reading
Karena Wu on GradSchools.com and eLearners.com
NYC’s Best Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu loves what she does for her. She was asked for her input into her profession just recently. GradSchools.com and eLearners.com are two websites that are a source of information for a multitude of professions and both websites help promote education and careers. Dr. Karena Wu was asked to… Continue Reading
ActiveCare Physical Therapy NYC welcomes Dr. Kelly Picciurro as our newest PT!
Dr. Kelly Picciurro was born in New York and raised in New Jersey. In 2013, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Maryland. After completing her undergraduate studies, she worked at ActiveCare Physical Therapy for one year as a Therapy Aide, where her passion for the profession grew. In 2017, Kelly earned a… Continue Reading
Can You Really Target Fat in Specific Areas of the Body?
Summer is in full swing and people are enjoying the heat. Dr. Karena Wu works with the AVP Professional Beach Volleyball athletes who are in tip top shape. Likened the ‘Gods and Goddesses of the Beach’, these athletes keep their bodies healthy by doing general and specific nutritional and training regimens. In the physical therapy… Continue Reading
Magda Vydmantas Front Desk Receptionist
Magda Vydmantas is a native of Jaroslaw, Poland. She received a Medical Doctor degree from Medical University of Lodz, which is the largest teaching hospital unit in Poland and a European research center. Magda is thrilled to join the ActiveCare team and have the opportunity to gain experience working in a faced paced environment within the… Continue Reading
IS CHLOROPHYLL WORTH ADDING INTO YOUR DIET?
On a recent trip to Mexico, Dr. Karena Wu experienced cholorophyll water in the hotel gym for hydration. A healthy diet is important during physical rehabilitation and fitness as your body needs energy to perform and then to heal. The physical therapists at ActiveCare Physical Therapy take this into account during our evaluation and treatment.… Continue Reading
Jump Start Your Summer Diet with These Easy 26 Weight Loss Tips
Summer has finally arrived! Dr. Karena Wu helps clients get into and stay in shape as well as recover from injuries. Her Pilates based rehabilitation clinic, ActiveCare Physical Therapy provides holistic manual therapy and sports specific therapeutic exercise. Her holistic approach incorporates the core which helps stabilize and tone the midsection. To accomplish this, ActiveCare… Continue Reading
Ab Workouts Won’t Give You a Six Pack, Here’s Why
NYC’s Best Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu works on postural correction with her clinical patients as well as athletes. She is on the medical board of the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) and works with professional beach volleyball athletes during the summer months. That involves strengthening and stabilizing the midsection via the abdominals and the deep spinal… Continue Reading
Dr. Karena Wu has been working with celebrity chef Wylie Dufresne since 2004
Dr. Karena Wu has been working with celebrity chef Wylie Dufresne since 2004. As Chef Dufresne became a celebrity, he realized that his work requirements differed from those being in the kitchen. Chef Dufresne came to ActiveCare Physical Therapy to discover a different source of neck pain. Dr. Karena Wu discusses the cause of his… Continue Reading
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
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