Athletes are a special breed of performers.
- They train hard
- They play hard
- They get injured hard
Despite being injured, most athletes still have a strong passion to get back in the action. If you’re one of these athletes and are sidelined by an injury, you have a choice when it comes to finding the right sports doctor to get you back in top form again.
Choosing a Sports Doctor
When you are sick, you see your primary physician. If you break a bone, you must see an orthopedic surgeon since the brunt of orthopedics focuses on bones and the musculoskeletal system. However, sports injuries can be quite complicated, especially when they involve ligaments and tendons. These types of injuries often require aggressive treatment to allow you to get back to your sport as quickly as possible. By choosing an orthopedist that is also a sports doctor, like Dr. Howard Marans, you are covering all your bases to ensure you will receive comprehensive care for your injuries.
Dr. Marans will work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan based on the extent of your injury and your goals for recovery. The Doctor not only treats your injury, but also guides you through the recovery process and will monitor your progress once you are able to return to your sport.
Dr. Marans will:
- Seek to treat your injury in the most conservative way possible with non-surgical options
- Recommend surgery if indicated from the extent of your injury
- Fully explain and support you through the recovery process.
- Prescribe a plan for physical therapy to help maintain muscle strength and range of motion
- Continue to monitor your progress after you are allowed to return to full activity
- Provide you with recommendations to avoid re-injury or new injuries
- Work with you to improve your performance when needed
Selecting a Top Rated Sports Doctor
Not all sports doctors are created equal. You want to choose a sports doctor who has taken the extra step to undergo specialized training and continues to remain up-to-date on the latest surgical techniques.
A good reputation is very important. You want to choose a sports doctor that has successfully treated many patients, especially athletes with good outcomes. It is important to question what percentage of the doctor’s practice is devoted to treating sports injuries.
Dr. Howard Marans is a Top Rated Sports Doctor
Having treated hundreds of professional athletes during his career, Dr. Howard Marans is considered one of the top rated sports doctors in the country.
Dr. Marans’ credentials include:
- Graduated from the University of Toronto Medical School
- Completed an Orthopedic Residency at the University of Toronto
- Completed a Knee and Shoulder Fellowship at Toronto’s Orthopedic and Arthritic Hospital
- Completed SportsMed.SA from South Australia’s Royal Adelaide Hospital
If you would like expert advice from a top rated sports doctor, call OCOrthopedic+ at 714.979.8981 or click the icon. Dr. Marans is waiting to help you today.
