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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Which Surgical Approach is Best for Bunion Correction?Powder Springs podiatrist Dr. Alvin Cowans offers minimally invasive and conventional bunion correction surgery. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of each
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Minimally Invasive Surgery vs Open Surgery: Which is Right for You?Choosing between minimally invasive surgery vs open surgery for your foot condition? This guide explores the pros and cons of each to help guide your choice
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4 Foot Conditions We Treat with Minimally Invasive SurgeryMinimally invasive surgery can treat bunions, hammertoes and more, providing reduced scarring and a faster recovery. Contact Dr. Alvin Cowans for an MIS consult
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Your Podiatrists' Guide to Preventing Sports InjuriesPowder Springs podiatrist Dr. Alvin Cowans is preventing sports injuries with smart training tips, warm up and cool downs and custom orthotic fittings.
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Here are the 5 End of Summer Foot Care Tips You Need Right NowAfter a hot season of fun, end-of-summer foot care tips from Powder Springs podiatrist Dr. Alvin Cowans can smooth your skin and clear up infections for fall.
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How Teachers Can Relieve Their Sore Feet from Standing All DayTeachers who have sore feet from standing all day can find relief with anti-fatigue mats and custom orthotics from Powder Springs podiatrist Dr. Alvin Cowans.
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How to Prevent Sever's Disease in Active Tweens and TeensPediatric podiatrist Dr. Alvin Cowans helps prevent Sever's disease in active children with proper shoe fittings, training techniques and shoe fitting.
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What to Do for A Broken Foot, In Summer or All Year LongWhat to do for a broken foot in summer? Get X-rays, casting or immobilization with a boot at your Powder Springs podiatrist to ensure proper healing
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When to Have Bunion Surgery? Summer is Hot!Wondering when to have bunion surgery? Powder Springs podiatrist Dr. Alvin Cowans explains the physical signs to look for, and makes a case for summer surgery
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Running in Heat? Follow These Safety Tips to Avoid InjuryRunning in heat increases your risk for injury and exhaustion. Follow these safety tips from Powder Springs podiatrist Dr. Alvin Cowans, 770-727-0614