Learning more about your foot or ankle condition and treatment options can help you direct your care with confidence. Browse Optimum Podiatry's online podiatric library for free, in-depth articles on a wide range of topics.
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Sprained Ankle vs Broken Ankle: How to Spot the DifferenceHow can you tell the difference between a sprained ankle vs broken ankle? Use this guide from your podiatrist in Powder Springs, GA.
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Achilles Pain in the Morning: Causes and Treatment OptionsExperiencing stiffness or Achilles pain in the morning is a sign of tendinitis. Explore treatment options in Powder Springs, including stretches, meds and more.
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What Causes Side of Foot Pain?Side of foot pain is often caused by peroneal tendonitis. Marietta Podiatrist Dr. Alvin Cowans treats this inflammation with laser therapy and custom orthotics.
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Fungal Toenail Treatment: What’s Your Best Option?To choose the best fungal toenail treatment, type the fungus causing infection. Marietta podiatrist Dr. Alvin Cowans targets toenail fungus with laser therapy
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Got Heel Pain AND Arch Pain? It Sounds Like Plantar FasciitisPlantar fasciitis can cause heel pain and arch pain at the same time. Discover prevention tips and treatment options from your Powder Springs podiatrist.
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How Do You Fix a Hammertoe?You can fix a hammertoe that's by removing pressure and manually straightening the toe. A rigid deformity will require hammertoe surgery in Marietta
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What Causes a Foot Neuroma to Form?Pressure causes a foot neuroma to form, so we treat the problem by removing pressure, with orthotics or with minimally invasive surgery from Dr. Alvin Cowans
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What is a tailor's bunion and how is it treated?A tailor's bunion, or bunionette, is a bony bump on your pinky toe that can be treated with minimally invasive surgery by Marietta podiatrist Dr. Alvin Cowans.
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SWIFT Therapy: Revolutionary Treatment Now AvailableSmyrna and Marietta podiatrist Dr. Alvin Cowans offers SWIFT therapy Georgia, an advanced plantar wart treatment with a less than 1% recurrence rate.
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3 Simple Tips for Blister Treatment at HomeWhen you have blisters on your feet, don't try to pop them. Blister treatment with Marietta podiatrist Dr. Alvin Cowans provides safe healing without infection.
