Dr. Howard Marans: Sports Medicine Expert

When it comes to helping athletes cope with their sports-related medical conditions and injuries, Dr. Howard Marans is the expert doctor to visit. He has treated many well-known athletes as well as numerous amateur sports enthusiasts who suffer orthopedic problems from their extremely active profession or hobby. Dr. Marans provides them with the special care they need in order to continue pursuing their passion and their career.

General orthopedic treatment often does not suffice to provide the kind of care athletes require. Howard Marans MD knows this very well because of his experience in dealing with highly-active athletes who must always remain in tiptop condition in order to perform at their highest possible level of performance. The challenge to win and to compete at one’s maximum capability, however, often causes injuries during practice due to over-training or incorrect form, as well as unexpected mishaps especially in highly-competitive sports such as football and outdoor sports.

Primary in Dr. Marans’ approach in dealing with athletes is to educate them on how to avoid further injuries. But when injuries do come, he sees to it that full functionality of injured body parts is achieved. As they say in sports, that is where the action is for this busy doctor.

The main approach used in sports medicine is through Physical Therapy (PT). Injuries often result in weakened or injured muscles and reduced flexibility of joints due to stiffening or sprains. And such injuries tend to result to possible injuries in the future because of residual weakness or inflexibility. PT allows the athlete to undergo prescribed exercises in order to restore full functionality.  

Usually, however, many problems athletes encounter only require rest or simple medication, as well as supervised training in order to recover functionality. Under the proper medical supervision, an athlete can quickly get back to form and compete again with renewed vigor. Dr. Howard Marans has successfully helped and seen many athletes overcome injuries under his care.