Physical Therapy Tools

The Today Show showcased Physical Therapy tools for at home use and asked Dr. Karena Wu, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy to discuss. Dr. Wu has over 23 years of experience in orthopedic and sports physical therapy in private practice. Dr. Wu and her team at ActiveCare Physical Therapy recommend physical therapy tools to patients all the time for many conditions. Physical Therapy involves soft tissue mobilizations and patients will use the equipment onsite under the supervision of a physical therapist. This segment showcases foam rollers, lacrosse balls or tennis balls, the Theracane and massage guns. Dr. Wu explains how to use them for the upper body and lower body and how they can be beneficial for when you are in pain, if you overdid it during a workout and for general relaxation.