Jacob G. Calcei, MD
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Weighted Vests: A Trend to Try?
A weighted vest adds load to your body, forcing muscles, bones and your cardiovascular system to work harder during movement.
Stiff, Painful Shoulder? It Might Be Frozen Shoulder
The condition tends to come out of nowhere, bringing severe shoulder pain with no obvious cause.
What You Should Know About Red Light Therapy
Regularly used to treat wrinkles and acne, red light therapy is increasing in popularity for muscle performance, recovery and chronic pain.
Can Vibration Plates Improve Your Fitness?
Vibration plates are innovative devices designed to supplement fitness routines. Our expert explains how they work and the potential health benefits they may provide.
The Benefits of Being a Multi-Sport Athlete for Kids
Young athletes benefit physically and mentally by participating in different sports in different seasons, with time off for rest.
What Is Biceps Tendonitis?
Many people book a visit to the doctor thinking that they have some kind of tear in their shoulder, when in fact they have biceps tendonitis.
Torn ACL Threatens to Take Busy Mom Out of the Game
When Amy – runner, soccer coach and mom to three boys – experienced a complete tear of her left ACL, the orthopedic experts at UH worked around her busy schedule to get her up and running again.
Platelet-Rich Plasma Makes It Possible to Help Yourself Heal
Ongoing research suggests that platelet-rich plasma injections can be beneficial for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and inflammation.