Are you sidelined by a sports injury, itching to get back in the game? North Country Orthopaedic Group (NCOG) is your winning ticket to overcoming those setbacks and reclaiming your strength. We understand the frustration that comes with being sidelined, which is why we’re dedicated to providing tailored treatments and rehabilitation strategies to get you […]
Sports Medicine
Tips to Enjoy Winter Sports in the North Country
NCOG: Keeping You Healthy and Active Winter is officially here and the orthopedic specialists at the North Country Orthopaedics Group (NCOG) want to help you enjoy your winter sports safely to avoid injury. Winter sports injuries are preventable, especially when armed with knowledge about common pitfalls and how to avoid them. Understanding the most common […]
Common Sports Injuries in the Winter
When wintertime comes, people dust off their sleds, skis, and skates, and enjoy the crisp air while engaging in their favorite activities on the ice and snow. This season brings joy and adventure amid the winter chill. But winter sports bring the possible risk of accident or injury. These especially tend to happen due to […]
Do Sports Medicine Physicians Only Treat Athletes?
The term sports doctor sounds like a physician who works exclusively through sports clinics or is dedicated to serving professional and collegiate athletes. Although this medical field was initially developed for that purpose, sports medicine physicians today also serve fitness buffs, active retirees, and beyond. Sports medicine physicians can work with any individual who is […]
Nutrition that Can Enhance Sports Performance
No matter what level of athlete you are – or are striving to be – anyone who takes their health and sport seriously knows that their body needs fuel to reach peak sports performance. People who want to take their athletic performance to the next level, as well as those whose busy and sometimes frantic […]
What Can a Sports Medicine Doctor Treat?
If you have a severe sports injury, a musculoskeletal injury that doesn’t seem to be healing, or you just want to improve your overall performance and fitness level in a safe way, then it may be time to seek the specialized knowledge of a sports medicine doctor. Sports medicine is a relatively new specialty area […]
