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How to Properly Activate Your Muscles Before Physical Exercises
Properly activating your muscles before engaging in physical exercises is crucial for optimizing performance, preventing injuries, and ensuring an effective workout. Muscle activation involves specific exercises and techniques designed to wake up and prepare the muscles for the demands of your workout. In this post, we’ll explore the importance of muscle activation, how to perform… Continue Reading
Acupuncture as Adjunct to Physical Therapy: Enhancing Recovery and Pain Management
What Can acupuncture be an adjunct to physical therapy? Acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medicine practice, has gained recognition as an effective adjunct to physical therapy. By stimulating specific points on the body, acupuncture can enhance the benefits of physical therapy, promote faster recovery, and provide significant pain relief. In this post, we’ll explore the advantages… Continue Reading
Wall Angels: The Ultimate Guide to Perfecting This Effective Exercise
Wall Angels are a simple yet powerful exercise that targets multiple muscle groups and helps improve posture, mobility, and overall shoulder health. In this post, we’ll explore the muscles that Wall Angels work, how to perform them correctly, common mistakes to avoid, recommended modifications, the benefits of incorporating Wall Angels into your routine, and any… Continue Reading
The Importance of Physical Therapy
In this article we’ll explore the importance of physical therapy, the conditions it can address, and the key benefits it provides. Physical therapy is a vital component of healthcare that plays a crucial role in the recovery, rehabilitation, and overall well-being of individuals. Whether you’re dealing with an injury, managing a chronic condition, or seeking… Continue Reading
Return of the Olympians: Dr. Karena Wu and AVP’s Top Athletes Ready for Manhattan Beach Showdown
The Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) is the premier professional domestic beach volleyball tournament and the AVP tour resumes this week after the closing of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The AVP MBO main draw starts in California this Friday, August 16th. This is the Grandaddy of them all, the AVP Manhattan Beach Open where beach… Continue Reading
Stay Injury-Free This Summer: Dr. Karena Wu Shares Essential Tips on the Today Show
Dr. Karena Wu appeared on the Today Show to share some very helpful tips to avoid serious injuries this summer. Summertime activities include gardening, going to the beach, camping and even backyard games like cornhole. Every activity requires movement, lifting and coordination of the body. Dr. Wu discussed tips to get down low to lift… Continue Reading
Holistic Healing and Orthopedic Excellence: Dr. Karena Wu on ‘Optimal with Ben Bowers’
Dr. Karena Wu, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists was asked to join the podcast ‘Optimal with Ben Bowers’. Ben Bowers looks into epitomizing your best self. He looks into the latest medical and wellness research and provides enlightening conversations with… Continue Reading
Physical Fitness Facts and Myths: Dr. Karena Wu Debunks Common PT Misconceptions on the Today Show
Dr. Karena Wu appeared on the Today Show to discuss some of Physical Fitness facts and myths. In this segment, each anchor of the Today Show was tasked with answering a question with ‘Fact or Myth?’. Dr. Wu discussed common questions about types and levels of activities that would be considered physical activity, whether you… Continue Reading
Combating Arthritis: Dr. Karena Wu Shares Effective Arthritis Exercises on CBS 2 NY and Highlights the Walk to Cure Arthritis
Arthritis is the number 1 cause of disability. Over 60 million Americans are diagnosed with arthritis, including 300,000 children. Dr. Karena Wu has worked for the NYC Arthritis Foundation since 2012 and recently became the Board Chair for the NYC Arthritis Foundation Local Leadership Board. Dr. Wu sat down with CBS 2 NY to discuss… Continue Reading
Dr. Karena Wu: Leader in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy – Insights from PT Pro Talk Podcast
Dr. Karena Wu, Owner and Clinical Director of ActiveCare Physical Therapy in NYC and Mumbai was asked to join Mariana Parks on her podcast, PT Pro Talk Podcast. Mariana discussed Dr. Wu’s 24 year history in orthopedic manual physical therapy, her copyrighted methodology for holistic physical therapy and her multiple hats in the physical therapy… Continue Reading
PIX11 & Dr. Wu: Arthritis Awareness Month May 2024
Dr. Karena Wu is the Board Chair of the NYC Arthritis Foundation Local Leadership Board. She joined PIX11 this morning to discuss arthritis during May’s Arthritis Awareness month. Dr. Wu joined anchors Dan Mannarino and Kala Rama to educate the audience on the numbers of people who have arthritis and the multiple types of arthritis… Continue Reading
CBD & CBG: How These Cannabinoids Help in Physical Therapy
Let’s explore how the CBD and CBG Cannabinoids can help in physical therapy, including their potential benefits and applications. Cannabidiol (CBD) and Cannabigerol (CBG) are two non-psychoactive cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant that have gained popularity for their potential therapeutic benefits. While CBD is more well-known, CBG is emerging as a powerful compound with… Continue Reading
CBS2 New York Start with Kindness Series: Morning Stretches to Combat Stiffness
Dr. Karena Wu, Physical Therapist joins Cindy Hsu this morning on CBS2 NY to demonstrate how to Start your day with Kindness! CBS2 NY started a quick morning series called Start with Kindness with Cindy Hsu. This morning, we focused on the first thing in the morning stretches to combat stiffness. Sometimes when it is… Continue Reading
Dr. Wu On Inside Edition: Tips on How to Safely Walk Down Stairs
If you’ve got an elderly parent or friend who uses the stairs frequently… stay right there! Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu appeared on Inside Edition on CBS with some great tips on how to safely walk down stairs. Dr. Karena Wu also shared some great falling techniques to prevent serious injuries. To get notified about… Continue Reading
Karena on CBS New York: 3 Easy Exercises You Can Do From the Comfort of Your Chair
If you’re reading this while you’re sitting at your desk… stay right there! Physical Therapist, Dr. Karena Wu has 3 easy to do exercises that you can do from the comfort of your chair, with no equipment necessary. Dr. Wu joins Cindy Hsu and John Elliott on CBS New York to demonstrate these 3 exercises.… Continue Reading
All About the Fit3D Body Scanner: Revolutionizing Fitness and Health Assessments
Let’s explore what the Fit3D body scanner is, how it works, and the benefits it offers for fitness enthusiasts, healthcare providers, and anyone looking to improve their health. In the world of fitness and health, accurate measurements and assessments are crucial for tracking progress and achieving goals. The Fit3D body scanner is an innovative technology… Continue Reading
Today Show Sleep Series: Tips & Tricks to Decompress Your Spine and Joints Before You Get Out of Bed
Dr. Karena Wu, Physical Therapist and Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy joined the Today Show in March 2024 for the Sleep Series segment. Dr. Wu discussed a few tips and tricks to decompress your spine and joints before you get out of bed. She taught an exercise called traction or lengthening of the… Continue Reading
Archies Flip Flops: True Orthopedic Flip Flops for Summer Comfort
In this post, we’ll explore what makes Archies orthapedic Flip Flops unique and why they are the perfect choice for summer footwear. As the summer season approaches, many of us look forward to swapping out our closed-toe shoes for something more comfortable and breathable. However, traditional flip flops often lack the necessary support and cushioning,… Continue Reading
Fellowship Training: American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
When you see that a physical therapist has completed fellowship training with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT), it signifies a high level of expertise and dedication to the field. Fellowship training in the field of physical therapy is an advanced level of education and clinical practice that goes beyond the typical… Continue Reading
Lupus and Back Pain: Understanding the Connection and Finding Relief
In this post, we’ll explore the relationship between lupus and back pain, the potential causes, and strategies for managing and finding relief from this challenging symptom. Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease, can affect various parts of the body, including the musculoskeletal system. While lupus primarily targets the skin, joints, and organs, it can also lead… Continue Reading
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