ActiveCare Physical Therapy, PC

ActiveCare Physical Therapy, PC Exclusive Manual Sports Physical Therapy Clinic. Karena Wu, PT, President. Siddhivinayak Temple
Veer Savarkar Marg
Prabhadevi
Mumbai - 400025

With one-on-one hands-on treatment, ActiveCare Physical Therapy (ACPT) specializes in Manual Joint Mobilizations, SpiderTech Kinesiology Taping, Pilates Rehabilitation, Functional Training, Cupping, Vertigo and Graston Technique. ActiveCare Physical Therapy has two locations (Manhattan & Mumbai):

MANHATTAN
ActiveCare Physical Therapy, Manhattan
12 W. 37th Street
Suite 1202
New York, NY 10018

MUMBAI
Prabhadevi Industrial Estate
Unit #9, Ground Floor
Opp.

04/02/2026

Dr. Wu featured on the official YouTube channel.

04/02/2026

Great article by featuring our very own Dr. Wu.

04/02/2026

Great read by featuring our very own Dr. Wu.

04/02/2026

Low back pain? This move might be your missing piece.

04/01/2026

If your shoulder clicks, aches, or feels weak—this simple rotation could be the fix you’re missing.

03/31/2026

If your upper traps feel tight, your shoulders feel stiff, and your mid-back feels locked up, your body may not be moving well overhead. This simple overhead exercise helps improve shoulder motion, reduce trap tension, and get your mid-back moving the way it should.

Why it helps:
✅ Relieves upper trap tightness
✅ Improves shoulder mobility
✅ Loosens stiff mid-back
✅ Reduces tension with overhead movement

Save this if your upper traps, shoulders, or mid-back always feel tight. 💾

03/30/2026

Partial weight-bearing squats aren’t just easier squats—they’re how you rebuild knee strength without wrecking your joint. 🦵⚖️

03/27/2026

What a Quad Set Helps With

1️⃣ Knee Pain Reduction
Quad sets help stabilize the knee joint by strengthening the quadriceps, which reduces stress on structures like the kneecap and ligaments.
• Helpful for patellofemoral pain (kneecap pain)
• Useful for general knee soreness or instability

2️⃣ Improving Knee Stability
Strong quads keep the knee aligned and supported, especially during walking, stairs, and standing.

3️⃣ Post-Surgery Recovery
Quad sets are one of the first exercises prescribed after knee surgery, such as:
• ACL reconstruction
• Meniscus surgery
• Total knee replacement

They help restore muscle activation when the quad “shuts down” after surgery.

4️⃣ Reducing Knee Swelling
Contracting the quad helps move fluid out of the knee joint, which can reduce swelling.

5️⃣ Preventing Muscle Loss (Atrophy)
If you can’t move your knee much due to pain or injury, quad sets help maintain muscle strength until you can progress to bigger movements.

03/26/2026

Posture correction in one simple move!

03/25/2026

This simple hand-behind-head stretch helps restore shoulder mobility, reduce stiffness, and make daily tasks like washing your hair easier.

Do this slowly and stay within a tolerable stretch—not sharp pain.

Try 8–10 reps, 1–2 sets daily.
Save this and stay consistent. 🔁

03/24/2026

Low back, hip and knee pain relief.

03/23/2026

Tight hips can place extra stress on your knees and limit how well they move. This seated figure 4 stretch helps improve hip flexibility, reduce tension, and take pressure off the knees.

How to do it:
1️⃣ Sit tall in a chair with both feet flat on the floor.
2️⃣ Cross one ankle over the opposite knee.
3️⃣ Keep your back straight and gently lean forward.
4️⃣ Stop when you feel a stretch in the hip (not pain).
5️⃣ Hold for 15–30 seconds, then switch sides.

💡 Stay consistent—do this daily to keep your hips loose and knees moving better.

SAVE this for later and share with someone dealing with knee pain.

Address

29 W 38th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY
10018

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 8pm
Wednesday 7am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 7pm

Telephone

+12127774374

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With one-on-one hands-on treatment, ActiveCare Physical Therapy (ACPT) specializes in the Maitland Australian Approach, Manual Therapies, Kinesiology Taping, Pilates Rehabilitation, Functional Training, Cupping, Vertigo, and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilizations. ActiveCare Physical Therapy has two locations (Manhattan & Mumbai): MANHATTAN ActiveCare Physical Therapy, Manhattan 12 W. 37th Street Suite 1202 New York, NY 10018 MUMBAI Prabhadevi Industrial Estate Unit #9, Ground Floor Opp. Siddhivinayak Temple Veer Savarkar Marg Prabhadevi Mumbai - 400025