ISMI Blog & News
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Is Walking Considered Cardio Exercise?
When most people think of cardio exercise, they might picture marathon runners pounding pavement or road cyclists zooming down steep descents. With walking seemingly being [...]
Learn How Long it Takes to Recover From a Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury
Did you know that knee injuries are the third most common sport-related injuries? The knee is a complex joint and endures a lot during athletic [...]
Learn About the Most Common Basketball Injury Among Players
When Americans think of high-injury sports, they may think of football, rugby, or boxing. But according to data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System [...]
Is Swimming Good for Shoulder Impingement (SI) Pain?
Swimming is known for being a wonderful form of exercise for people who experience arthritis, disability, asthma, or who are recovering from an injury. Many [...]
How to Start Trail Running (With Safety Tips!)
Big rolling hills and rocky terrain seem exhilarating, right? The thought of zipping through the mountains on a rugged single-track trail during sunrise or sunset [...]
Sports Medicine vs. Physical Therapy: What’s Best For You?
If you have a condition or injury that you’re seeking treatment for, you might be comparing two different options: sports medicine and physical therapy. While [...]
Learn How To Foster Muscle Recovery After Exercise
Regularly exercising allows you to strengthen different muscle groups and improve cardiovascular health. But sometimes, people who regularly exercise forget that muscle recovery allows you [...]
Understanding Common Ski Knee Injuries
Knee injuries make up one-third of the total injuries that occur during ski season. Overall, ski injury rates have decreased over the years, but knee [...]
How to Add Physical Therapy Best Practices to Your Gym Routine
Maybe you’ve seen a Physical Therapist recently to recover from an injury, and now you’re back in the gym, ready to start lifting weights again. [...]