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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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Your Phone Is Giving You Neck Pain-Here’s How To Fix It
Dr. Karena Wu, NYC physical therapist knows what it is like to experience neck pain. She also knows how to fix it, especially when you spend too much time in a poor posture and on your phone. Minimize the stresses of ‘text neck’ by doing incorporating some corrective strategies. To find out what they… Continue Reading
Women’s Running: How Running Helps You Get Defined Abs
Running is known as a cardio exercise but participating in this activity can also help get you defined abs. NYC physical therapist Dr. Karena Wu runs for her own exercise and explains how you can sculpt your midsection during a run. To read more, click here. Continue Reading
Eat This, Not That!
22 HIGH-PROTEIN, LOW-CARB SNACKS TO BOOST ENERGY NYC physical therapist Karena Wu shares her favorite high-protein, low-carb snacks. On her long days, she likes to grab snacks that offer the most nutrition that are also easy to transport in NYC. To read the list of quick fixes, click here. Continue Reading
PHYSIOTIMES June 2016 Issue
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Newest addition to ActiveCare Physical Therapy
Chutima Phanpho is originally from Thailand where she received a Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy from Mahidol University. She recently graduated from New York University with a Masters degree in Pathokinesiology. Before she moved to New York City, she held several positions as a lab assistant, medical textbook illustrator and as a physical therapist in private practice… Continue Reading
NY1 City Health Beat: Avoiding Injuries When Starting a Running Program
Karena Wu on NY1 on how to avoid injuries when starting a running program. Click here to watch! Continue Reading
New Hire at ActiveCare Physical Therapy Alexis Airall
Alexis Airall was born and raised in Weschester County and is the first generation in her family born in the United States.. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, from Temple University. Alexis had a focus on Exercise and Sports Science within her major. She is working as a Physical Therapy aide… Continue Reading
Cupping Therapy with Karena Wu on PIX11
Dr. Karena Wu, from Activecare Physical Therapy on PIX11 to show us how cupping works. Click here to watch the full video. Continue Reading
Karena WU Mentioned on Active.com “How to Get 6-Pack Abs Like the Beach Volleyball Pros”
Karena mentioned in article on active.com on how to get 6 pack abs. Click here to read the article Continue Reading
Karena Wu on CBS!
“Physical Therapist Karena Wu Stops By The Couch To Talk National Arthritis Month” Click here to watch Continue Reading
Kettlebell therapy Mention of Karena Wu on ClubStaffing
“Karena Wu, DPT, MS, COMT, CSCS, CKTP, CPI, with ActiveCare Physical Therapy in New York, uses kettlebells as the last phase of rehabilitation for patients with specific values and abilities.” Click here to read the article. Continue Reading
Karena Wu on NY1 for Arthritis Video
Karena Wu is featured for a video about arthritis increasing with millennials. “Arthritis is a condition commonly associated with older people but a local physical therapist says she’s seeing more and more arthritic Millennials.” Click here to view on the NY1 website. Continue Reading
Love Workout Classes? Here’s What You Should Know Before Diving In
NYC Physical Therapist Karena Wu loves to work out and offers tips on the different exercises available. Learn how to stay healthy and injury free when you dive into these forms of exercise. Get fit with these fun and trendy workout classes, with less risk of injury. To read more, click here. Continue Reading
Karena Wu on Physio Times
Dr. Karena Wu writes about the newest modality used in physiotherapy, Myofascial Decompression (MFD) or ‘Cupping’. Cupping has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, but is now used in Western Medicine as another form of myofascial release. ActiveCare PT offers this therapy to quickly and easily reduce tightness, pain and help promote circulation. To read… Continue Reading
Sleep on Long Flights Like a Pro with These 13 Must-Know Tips
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
Dr. Karena Wu writes about the use of ‘cupping’ in Western Medicine.
Dr. Karena Wu writes about the use of ‘cupping’ in Western Medicine. It is more commonly found in Traditional Chinese Medicine, but ‘cupping’ or myofascial decompression (MFD) is now all the rage after the circular bruises were seen on our recent American Olympians. Dr. Wu has practiced this therapy for the last couple of years… Continue Reading
Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine: National Arthritis Awareness Month
NYC Physical Therapist Karena Wu discusses her role at the NYC Walk to Cure Arthritis, held on May 14th, 2016. She has been working on the committee for the NYC walk for the last 5 years. May is national arthritis awareness month and the NYC walk was the #1 walk in the country for the… 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 Wu featured on Livestrong.com | How to Fix the Worst Posture Mistakes
Physical Therapist Karena Wu offers 3 tips for how to carry your bags. Avoid injury with these small tips. To read more, click here. Continue Reading
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