About ActiveCare Physical Therapy®

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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Join ActiveCare in the Walk to Cure Arthritis

Walk to Cure Arthritis is the Arthritis Foundation’s annual community fundraising 5K walk event.  The funds raised from the 5K support the nonprofit mission and research aimed at finding a cure for arthritis, America’s leading cause of disability. Whether you have a family member or loved one who suffers from arthritis, or are simply looking… Continue Reading

What Workouts To Try When You Need A Break From Your Fitness Routine

As published in Elite Daily. Ever heard a story about experienced runners having a hip dislocate on a long run? Beginner fitness goers pulling muscles for choosing a demanding workout? Weight lifting lovers getting hunchbacks from solely lifting weights at the gym? While we all have our chosen workouts, it’s important to try a complimentary… Continue Reading

What You Need to Know About a Meniscal Tear

The meniscus is a rubbery, C-shaped piece of cartilage that cushions each of your knees. Each of your knees has 2 menisci and together they act to absorb shock and stabilize the knee joint. The meniscal tear, a common injury is also known as torn cartilage in the knee. It can affect anyone—from the average… Continue Reading

Pain and Symptoms Associated With the External Oblique Muscles

The obliques are the muscles that are known as the waist muscles. The oblique muscles connect the ribs, top of the hip bone, fascia of the abdominals and lower back. Oblique muscles control bending physical activities such as bending over, twisting the torso, side bending and they also assist with breathing. Oblique Muscles Causes and… Continue Reading

Karena Wu Appears at the APTA CSM

ActiveCare Physical Therapy Owner/Director Karena Wu recently appeared alongside SpiderTech at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)’s Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) in Anaheim, California. Karena along with Spidertech’s Kyle Bertrand demoed kinesiology taping methods on guests and patients. Check out our pictures below: If you have any questions on how to use kinesiology tape in… Continue Reading

What to Do When You Are Feeling Overwhelmed

By Karena Wu, as published in Total Food Service. It is the middle of winter in NYC and it finally got brutally cold. The weather has been changing since the fall and the holidays have come and gone in a flash again. It is always a very busy time, between work in the restaurants, social… Continue Reading

Celebrating the Launch of Pop-Doc

Karena Wu and the ActiveCare Physical Therapy team joined co-author Dr. David Neuman to celebrate the launch of their new book and website Pop-Doc.com. Check out our pictures from the party: To learn more about ActiveCare Physical Therapy, visit our website. Continue Reading

Orthopedic Surgeon and PT Karena Wu Launch Pop-Doc Book, Website

As published on ptproductsonline.com.                 Pop-Doc was written to help motivate post joint surgery patients and help them strengthen their recovery time during or after their physical therapy sessions. Written by orthopedic surgeon David T. Neuman, MD, and physical therapist Karena Wu, PT, MS, CSCS and CPI, the… Continue Reading

ActiveCare Physical Therapy Holiday Party

The ActiveCare Physical Therapy staff had our annual Holiday Party this year at 5th & Mad in New York City. We wanted to share a few of our favorite pictures from the event. Please join us in celebrating another amazing year at ActiveCare! Continue Reading

Welcome New Physical Therapist Rebecca Young!

Rebecca Young, born and raised in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos, CA with a focus in manual therapy. Rebecca’s treatment philosophy involves… Continue Reading

Karena Wu Gives The Right Tools To Get Fit on CBS New York

The number one New Year’s resolution is to get healthy and fit. To help you achieve this goal, ActiveCare Physical Therapy’s Karena Wu appeared on CBS New York to share the best tools and tips to help you get in shape in 2016: To learn more, visit our website at activecarephysicaltherapy.com. Continue Reading

Your New Year’s Fix to Long Runs and Defined Abs

As published on Urban Naturale. The merriest holidays have fitness on top. While you’re indulging in the holiday ham, eggnog and sweets, and making sure your wish list is as detailed as possible, keep fitness on your mind as the New Year comes. It was fitness, in fact, that earned the top resolution spot for… Continue Reading

Love Wearing Heels? 3 Options That Won’t Destroy Your Body

By Karena Wu, as published on mindbodygreen. There is such a thing as love at first sight. Like the first time you saw your now-favorite shoes on the shelf at a store: that whirlwind of ecstasy you felt at having finally found your ideal sole mate. Hearts melt for beautifully crafted heels. The popular shoes… Continue Reading

ActiveCare Physical Therapy Patient Testimonials

Here at ActiveCare Physical Therapy, we feel the excellence of our care speaks for itself…and through the great referrals we receive from our patients. Read a recent testimonial from our patient Lieutenant Patrick F. Ford: After visiting several physical therapists over a two year period, ActiveCare was unmatched in the manner in which it produced… Continue Reading

Physical Therapy for Hip Pain

Hip Pain Symptoms and Causes Hip pain, also known as hip bursitis, is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide. Patients experience hip pain while walking and can be so severe that normal activity becomes nearly impossible. Hip pain can present itself with bone, muscle, tendon, ligament or cartilage damage. For many people,… Continue Reading

10 Healthy Tips for Marathon Runners

As published on spaweek.com                       ActiveCare Physical Therapy has treated world-class runners including Maurelhena Walles (one of the top-ranked sprinters in the world). Check out 10 of their best tips to get runners in tip-top shape before a big race. Carbo-load, don’t fat load.  During the… Continue Reading

Congratulations Annie Santos!

Congratulations to our front desk receptionist, Annie Santos, on the upcoming arrival of her bundle of joy! We recently celebrated by throwing Annie a baby shower in the office. Check out our pics below, and please join us in wishing the best to Annie! Learn more about Annie on our website. Continue Reading

How to Recognize and Treat a Pulled Hamstring

The hamstrings are comprised of three muscles: the Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus and Semimembranosus. It is a common injury for athletes, but can happen to the average person during daily physical activities. A pulled hamstring is a painful experience, but often people don’t recognize the injury as serious and fail to get timely treatment. That’s when… Continue Reading

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