Bio
- Ms. Karena Wu
- @ActiveCare_PT
Specialties:
- Physical Therapy
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Location:
- ActiveCare Physical Therapy
- 12 West 37th Street
- New York, NY
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Links:
Group Memberships
Credentials
- Education
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Temple UniversityColumbia University
- Additional Certifications of Specialty Qualifications
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Certificate in Orthopedic Manual TherapyCertificate in Strength & Conditioning SpecialistCertified Pilates InstructorCertified Kinesiology Taping Practitioner
- Professional Membership or Societies
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American Physical Therapy AssociationNational Strength & Conditioning AssociationProfessional Health & Fitness Institute
Ms. Karena Wu's contact info
- Address & contact info:
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ActiveCare Physical Therapy
12 West 37th Street
Suite 1202
New York, NY 10018
- Languages Supported:
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English
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Activity
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How is knee osteoarthritis treated?
Knee OA is treated by strengthening and stretching around the joint in a pain-free manner to reduce the compression that goes through the joint. The stronger and the more flexible the muscles and t...
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How can I use acupressure to heal myself?
Typically a muscle will have a tender point when the muscle is too tight or even if it is overstretched and weak. If you find the tender point, you can hold it for about 90 seconds with a fir...
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Why do my knees pop?
Knees can 'pop' or 'crack' when the kneecap or patella does not sit in the trochlear groove (notch) of the femur. The patella is meant to sit evenly in the notch in the bottom of th...
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Can physical therapy increase back and neck pain after a car accident?
It can, if the therapist is too aggressive and is not listening to your body. Typically, a physical therapist will treat the symptoms from the accident. You can have muscle spasms, redu...
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How do I find a good physical therapist for back and neck pain?
To find a good therapist, you can ask your doctor, friends or even go online. One that specializes in orthopedic and spinal conditions is important. You will want to ask if they do manual the...
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How is knee bursitis treated?
Use passive modalities initially, as the bursa (a passive fluid-filled sac that sits between tendons and their insertion onto bone, which helps to reduce friction during contraction/relaxation of t...
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What is bursitis?
A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that typically sits between a tendon and the bone it attaches to. It is there to reduce the friction that a tendon exerts on a bone when it contracts and shorten...
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Does physical therapy help treat neck and shoulder pain?
Absolutely. Oftentimes, the reason for neck and shoulder pain is poor posture. PT's will teach you how to carry yourself in space, and then to strengthen the appropriate muscles. ...
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What can I do to prevent an ankle sprain?
Do ankle eversion exercises to strengthen the peroneal muscles, the muscles on the outside of the calf. These muscles mimic the same function of the ligament(s) that were torn on the outside ...
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What can I do for an inversion ankle sprain?
Follow the PRICE principle first: Protect, Rest, Ice, Compress and Elevate. Protect the new sprain with an Ace wrap bandage. Rest: Get off your feet! Ice: Apply cold therapy to the ankle join...
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What are sprains and strains?
A 'sprain' refers to a tear in a ligament. A 'strain' refers to a tear in muscle. Either term refers to tearing of soft tissue. There are 3 grades: Grade I, II, and III--mild, moderate,...
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Does massage help treat neck and shoulder pain?
Massage can provide temporary relief of neck and shoulder pain as an adjunct to physical therapy, but for long-term relief you need to find the root cause of pain. Watch physical therapist Karena W...
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How can shoulder problems cause neck pain and headaches?
Shoulder problems can cause neck pain and headaches because the shoulder and neck share the same muscles. Watch physical therapist Karena Wu discuss how weakness in the shoulder muscles can affect ...
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How can I help prevent neck pain?
To prevent neck pain, you need to stretch and strengthen around the neck and shoulder joints. In this video, physical therapist Karena Wu discusses how pain originates in the neck, and she demonstr...
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How is elastic therapeutic tape used to treat neck and shoulder pain?
When elastic therapeutic tape is applied to the neck or shoulders, it can offer a stretch to the muscle tissue, or it can help strengthen the tissue. Watch as physical therapist Karena Wu describes...
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