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Ilka Felsen

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Monday, February 2, 2015 - 20:25

Is your bike responsible for more than getting you around? Five causes of bike pain

By Ilka Felsen

As San Francisco continues to be blessed with occasional sun, biking remains one of the most popular ways to commute. However, pain with biking also continues to plague many of us.

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Tuesday, January 20, 2015 - 10:53

Ringing in the New Year with Neck Pain?

By Ilka Felsen
Similar to the low back, it’s difficult to determine the definitive cause of neck pain. However, neck pain can present with the following pain problems, with a likely cause listed next to the pattern.
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Tuesday, January 6, 2015 - 14:58

Why Walgreens orthotics are just as good as customized orthotics, and other secrets

By Ilka Felsen

There are a few jewels I’ve come upon at my time here as a physical therapy student. Keep reading for my favorites.

Over-the-counter orthotics are just as effective as $300 ones.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - 22:35

6 Things Your Knees Will Thank You For

By Ilka Felsen

Knee pain is extremely common and annoying! Approximately 25 percent of adults have knee pain, and even scarier, the rate of knee replacements in the U.S. has surged to 87 per 10,000 adults older than age 65.

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 - 19:18

How to get the most out of UCSF fitness

By Ilka Felsen

Fall is a busy time of year! UCSF’s gym certainly seems to be bustling as well, having rolled out several new programs: Motown Moves, Pre-Masters Fitness Swim, and a slew of outdoor programs.

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