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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What to Expect During Recovery from Foot SurgeryThe length of your recovery from foot surgery in Powder Springs depends on your health and specific procedure, but healing could take between 6 and eight weeks.
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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