What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.91
“Highly recommend. The combination of shockwave and laser really helped improve my condition. I felt less discomfort after just a few visits.”
MZLess than 3 months ago
“Very positive experience. The shockwave and laser treatments helped reduce my discomfort noticeably. The visit was efficient and the provider was very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend.”
WYLess than 3 months ago
About Dr. Yu-kuang Wu
Dr. Yu-Kuang Wu, PT, PhD
Advanced Physical Therapy · One-on-One Care
Insurance & Billing
This practice operates primarily as an out-of-network (OON) provider. Patients with Aetna, UnitedHealthcare (UHC), or Oscar may have access to in-network billing assistance through a third-party entity, depending on plan type. Coverage is verified prior to or at your first visit. Self-pay options are available.
About
YW Physical Therapy is a solo, one-on-one practice. Every session is conducted personally by Dr. Wu — never double-booked, never delegated.
Dr. Wu holds a research PhD in addition to his physical therapy licensure — rare in private practice PT. Research affiliations include Mount Sinai Hospital and the Bronx VA Medical Center. In clinical practice since 2016.
This practice is newly listed on Zocdoc. Reviews are still being established — but the clinical standard has not changed.
The Method: Human System Reset™
Most PT treats where it hurts. This practice identifies why it hurts.
1. Reveal — AI-assisted assessment to locate the true source of pain, not just the symptom site.
2. Release — Hands-on therapy and medical-grade technology to remove physical restrictions.
3. Restore — Neuromuscular re-education to rebuild efficient, pain-free movement.
4. Reinforce — Functional training to protect what was restored.
Technology
Shockwave (focused + radial) · TECAR therapy · Class IV laser · Compex EMS · Air compression recovery · AI movement analysis — each applied at a specific phase for a specific clinical purpose.
Conditions
Neck pain · Low back pain · Hip and shoulder dysfunction · Tendinopathy · Plantar fasciitis · Post-surgical rehab · Sports injuries · Movement inefficiency
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Education and background
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Education and training
- University of Pittsburgh, Doctorate in Physical Therapy
- National Taiwan University, Master's in Physical Therapy
Awards and publications
- Wu Y, Wecht JM, Bloom OE, Panza GS, Harel NY. Remote Ischemic conditioning as an emerging tool to improve corticospinal transmission in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury. Curr Opin Neurol. 2023 Dec 1;36(6):523-530
- Wu Y, Harel NY, Wecht JM, Bloom OE, Effects of remote ischemic conditioning on hand engagement in individuals with spinal cord injury (RICHES): protocol for a pilot crossover study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]. F1000Research 2022, 10:464
- Wu Y, Levine JM, Wecht JR, Maher MT, LiMonta JM, Saeed S, Santiago TM, Bailey E, Kastuar S, Guber KS, Yung L, Weir J, Carmel J, Harel NY, Posteroanterior cervical transcutaneous spinal stimulation targets ventral and dorsal nerve roots. Clinical Neurophysiology; 131(2):451
Languages spoken
- English
- Chinese (Mandarin)
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1144736232
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.91
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12 reviews
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Highly recommend. The combination of shockwave and laser really helped improve my condition. I felt less discomfort after just a few visits.
Less than 3 months agoMZ
Very positive experience. The shockwave and laser treatments helped reduce my discomfort noticeably. The visit was efficient and the provider was very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend.
Less than 3 months agoWY
Focused shockwave really helped me. I noticed a clear drop in discomfort and felt much better overall. The whole process was smooth and professional. Definitely worth it!
Less than 3 months agoHH
This clinic offers a very different experience from traditional physical therapy. The therapist used AI-based movement analysis to identify issues I didn’t even realize were contributing to my pain. The treatment included shockwave therapy, which was explained clearly and felt very targeted. The session was efficient, professional, and personalized. I noticed improvement quickly and felt confident in the care I received.
Less than 3 months agoFP
Dr. Wu is the most scientific and cutting-edge physical therapist I have ever seen! He has his own AI to assist him in making diagnoses and designing treatment plans! The whole assessment was so efficient and accurate! My lower back pain is much better after three sessions of treatment! Highly recommend him!
Less than 6 months agoOT
Dr. Wu is the most scientific, patient, and cutting-edge physical therapist! He has his own AI program that can assist him in performing very detailed but efficient assessments and designing my treatment plan! My lower back pain is much better after three sessions of therapy with him! I highly recommend it!!
Less than 6 months agoOT
Dr. Wu is amazing! He really took the time to understand my problem, and the session never felt rushed. I felt a big improvement right after the treatment. Highly recommend!
Less than 6 months agoJC
Dr. Wu is amazing! He always takes the time to thoroughly treat me and never rushes through the session. I really appreciate how attentive and detail-oriented he is — every visit feels personalized and effective. Highly recommended!
Less than 6 months agoEW
He's great. Very kind and my foot healed quickly.
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Is Dr. Yu-kuang Wu accepting new patients?
Dr. Yu-kuang Wu generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Wu's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
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What practice does Dr. Yu-kuang Wu work with?
Dr. Yu-kuang Wu works with YW Physical Therapy.
Where is Dr. Yu-kuang Wu's office located?
Dr. Yu-kuang Wu's office is located at 224 W 35th St., New York, NY 10001.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Yu-kuang Wu?
Dr. Yu-kuang Wu frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Hand Problems, New Patient Visit, Physical Therapy Consultation, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Yu-kuang Wu on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Yu-kuang Wu speak?
Dr. Yu-kuang Wu speaks English and Chinese (Mandarin).
How do patients rate Dr. Yu-kuang Wu in reviews?
12 patients have reviewed Dr. Yu-kuang Wu. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 4.91/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.