Sports Medicine

Overcome Sports Injuries with NCOG: Your Path to Recovery and Strength

Are you facing a sports injury and looking for a way forward? The North Country Orthopaedic Group (NCOG) is here to help! At NCOG, we understand the frustration athletes face when injuries interrupt their passion, and we're committed to offering individualized treatments and rehabilitation strategies. Our goal is to help you recover quickly and effectively, so you can return to your sport stronger than before.

Don't let injuries set you back – schedule your appointment with NCOG today and start your journey back to the game!

What is Sports Medicine?

 

Sports medicine, a relatively new branch within orthopedic medicine, has evolved from its initial focus on providing top-tier medical care to professional and Olympic athletes. Today, it stands as a dynamic, multidisciplinary field that not only aims at treating athletic injuries but also encompasses enhancing physical performance, rehabilitating injuries, and promoting overall fitness and wellness.

This specialty integrates diverse medical knowledge, including orthopedics, physical therapy, kinesiology, nutrition, and psychology, to offer a holistic approach to the health and well-being of both competitive athletes and active individuals. Sports medicine professionals are dedicated to optimizing physical function across all levels of activity, from professional sports teams to weekend enthusiasts, ensuring that each individual can reach their full potential in both competitive and recreational activities.

Today, sports medicine, or SEM (sports and exercise medicine) goes beyond that – it is devoted to three general types of patients:

• Patients with injuries related to exercise
• Patients looking to improve fitness and overall wellness through exercise therapy
• Patients who are avid or professional athletes, looking to enhance performance and prevent injury

Common Sports Medicine Injuries  Treated

Sports medicine is not limited to any particular part of the body. It combines a broad knowledge base of general orthopedics and advanced training in sports medicine techniques. At NCOG, our sports medicine physicians treat injuries from head to toe, including:

• Rotator Cuff Tear
• Golfer's Elbow
• Tennis Elbow
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
• Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
• Meniscus Tear
• Ankle Sprain and Ankle Instability
• See more

Treatment From An Experienced Sports Medicine Doctor

For those seeking expert care in sports-related injuries, our approach prioritizes a detailed and professional evaluation to assess your pain, range of motion, and functional capabilities. Utilizing advanced diagnostic techniques, including X-ray and MRI, our team ensures accurate diagnoses. Specializing in the treatment of soft tissue injuries – affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage – our services include cutting-edge physical medicine and rehab (PM&R) and therapy services interventions, tailored to your specific needs. For injuries that are more complex, our sports medicine doctors are skilled in recommending and performing arthroscopy surgery.

What is Arthroscopic Surgery?

Arthroscopy is a highly specialized, minimally invasive technique that allows for both the diagnosis and repair of joint damage. This procedure involves making a few small incisions through which a camera and specialized instruments are inserted. The camera, known as an arthroscope, transmits images to a monitor, allowing the surgeon to view the joint's interior in real-time. This detailed view aids in accurately identifying the issue and performing precise repairs or removal of damaged tissue. The small incisions used in arthroscopy significantly reduce pain and shorten recovery times compared to traditional open surgery. This advantage has made arthroscopy a popular choice in sports medicine for treating serious joint injuries. Its efficiency and effectiveness in resolving joint issues place arthroscopy at the forefront of orthopedic surgical advancements.

Returning You to Peak Performance: NCOG Sports Medicine

At North Country Orthopaedic Group, your swift recovery and return to peak performance is our utmost priority. As the leading provider of sports medicine services in northern New York, we specialize in both minimally invasive surgical procedures and non-surgical treatments for injured athletes. Understanding the urgency of acute orthopedic injuries, we offer same or next-day appointments to ensure prompt, expert care. Reach out to us at (315) 782-1650 to schedule your visit in Watertown, NY, or use our online appointment request form for expedited service.

We are here to support your journey back to full health and athletic excellence. Contact a member of our team today!