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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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Stretching the Gluteal or Hip Muscles Video
Stretching Your Glutes 2 quick stretches to target the gluteal or hip muscles. This big muscle group powers the hips but also supports the low back. They often feel tight as they do a lot of work to propel you forward when you are walking or running. The two stretches demonstrated in this video are… Continue Reading
Low Back & Hip Twist Stretch Video
The following low back & hip twist stretch video shows easy, at home exercises that stretch your low back and glute using your own limb as a weight. It is a rotational stretch in the low back and hip. It will also give you a stretch on the outside of the thigh (the iliotibial band-ITB).… Continue Reading
Bustle: The 4 Best Seat Cushions For Back Pain
Low back pain affects two-thirds of the population. It is one of the most common complaints a person will have when seeking physical therapy. ActiveCare Physical Therapy, PC and Dr. Karena Wu specialize in the spine. Her training started with spinal cases in her first year out of physical therapy school in 2000. As a… Continue Reading
Good Posture Isn’t All About Your Back — Here’s What Else You Should Pay Attention to
From Thrive Global: Good Posture Isn’t All About Your Back — Here’s What Else You Should Pay Attention to Posture is one of the first things a physical therapist addresses when working holistically. ActiveCare Physical Therapy is a holistic manual therapy specialty clinic. We help you with your injury but tie it into the person… Continue Reading
Bustle: The 5 Best Body Pillows for Back Pain
From Bustle: The 5 Best Body Pillows for Back Pain Bustle reached out to NYC’s Best Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu for her input on body pillows. Sleep is an extremely important part of your day. It helps with recovery and repair of your system and it is crucial to get enough quality hours to… Continue Reading
Beauty Heaven: Can You Really Spot Target Fat Loss?
From Beauty Heaven: Celebrity Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu works with professional athletes and the busy professional. In season, professional beach volleyball players are working in their bikinis and board shorts. The regular layperson wears appropriately appealing and sometimes revealing clothing when the weather turns warm. Both are always aware of their aesthetic appeal as… Continue Reading
5 Lifestyle Tweaks That Will Dramatically Improve One’s Wellbeing, with Dr. Karena Wu and Dr. William Seeds
From Medium.com: International Celebrity Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu was asked to participate in this interview by Dr. William Seeds of Medium.com and Authority Magazine. Health and wellness are integral parts of your life expectancy and when you are participant to rehabilitation. As physical therapists, there are other components in your care other than just… Continue Reading
5 Ways To Beat Post-Thanksgiving Bloat While Traveling
5 ways to beat post-Thanksgiving bloat while traveling International Celebrity Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu gets picked up by The Points Guy! As an international traveler for her India clinic and her international clients, this renowned physical therapist speaks first hand on her multiple travels. Traveling is getting busier and busier with less flights from… Continue Reading
Get Back Into Running Post-Injury With This Interval Cardio Program
From Popsugar.com: We are well into 2020 and everyone should have started their new year’s fitness routine. It was a stunning weekend to take your exercise outdoors and I saw a lot of runners in the East River Park on both Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures were in the middle 60’s in the middle of January!… Continue Reading
ActiveCare Named Best Physical Therapist in 2020 Best of the City Contest
ActiveCare Physical Therapy, PC at Best Physical Therapist NYC has been named Best Physical Therapist in the 2020 Best of the City Contest. The people have spoken and named ActiveCare Physical Therapy, PC at Best Physical Therapist NYC, Best Physical Therapist under the Health, Wellness & Beauty Category! Continue Reading
5 Reasons to Wear Compression Clothing for Psoriatic Arthritis
From Everyday Health: 5 Reasons to Wear Compression Clothing for Psoriatic Arthritis ActiveCare Physical Therapy treats patients with different kinds of arthritis. NYC’s Best Physical Therapy office works individually with each client to tailor their therapeutic program to the individual. Psoriatic arthritis can benefit from the use of compression clothing to minimize pain and inflammation.… Continue Reading
9 Easy Chair Exercises That Actually Work Your Whole Body
From The Healthy: 9 Easy Chair Exercises That Actually Work Your Whole Body Sitting is now considered the new smoking. As an international physiotherapist, NYC’s Best Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu loves to be efficient with time and health. In a society that sits more and more, exercises that can be done in your chair… Continue Reading
FIT3D Body Scanning – Holiday Discount!
ActiveCare Physical Therapy, PC is one of only a few sites in NYC that has a FIT3D body scanner. The body scanner uses cameras to create an avatar of your body in space. It gives you measurements of your body in space in standing and in weight bearing. It shows you lean muscle mass versus… Continue Reading
20 Small Victories That Prove You’re Making Weight Loss Progress
From Prevention: 20 Small Victories That Prove You’re Making Weight Loss Progress Weight loss is a slow and steady process. There are small signs that demonstrate that the work you put into losing weight pays off. NYC’s Best Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu talks about one victory associated with weight loss. You can use the… Continue Reading
Medium: Working Out: Sports bra or nah?
From Medium: Working Out: Sports bra or nah? Medium discusses the use of a sports bra during exercise. Celebrity Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu is the AVP Medical Director. The AVP is America’s professional beach volleyball tournament series. She works with professional beach volleyball athletes when on the road and the normal layperson back in… Continue Reading
Dr. Wu Interviewed on CBS About Prolonged Sitting
CBS 2: Sitting Study The holidays are coming up which means sitting on trains, planes and automobiles. Sitting is the new smoking. It leads to weight gain, reduced metabolic activity and other systemic issues. Dr. Wu was asked to comment on how bad prolonged sitting is and how sitting with poor posture affects your body… Continue Reading
Press: Dr. Karena Wu Comments on Kevin Hart’s Back Recovery
Dr. Wu Comments On Kevin Hart’s Back Recovery Actor Kevin Hart speaks out about his car accident and significant back recovery PT process. The actor was involved in a horrific car crash which required back surgery and subsequent rehab. US magazine reached out to NYC Celebrity Physical Therapist, Dr. Karena Wu (who did not treat… Continue Reading
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