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 is a Heel Spur and Why Do I Have One?If painful heel spurs are making it hard to wear shoes or stay active, our Powder Springs podiatrist can help with non-surgical and surgical treatment plans.
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Guide to Preventing and Treating Ingrown ToenailThis guide to preventing and treating ingrown toenail can help avoid or resolve painful infections. Contact Dr Alvin Cowans for care in Powder Springs, GA
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What is toenail fungus and how can we treat it?Looking for toenail fungus treatment? It's important to address the underlying infection for lasting results. Call our Powder Springs podiatrist, 770-727-0614.
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What is peroneal tendonitis and how is it treated?Peroneal tendonitis is a painful condition affecting the tendons connecting your lower leg to your foot. Dr Alvin Cowans offers tendonitis care and pain relief.
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What is a Lisfranc Injury?Football players often suffer a lisfranc injury, affecting the joints in your midfoot. Contact the Powder Springs sports podiatrist for treatment, 770-727-0614.
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What is metatarsalgia?What is metatarsalgia? It describes pain and inflammation in the ball of your foot. Call Dr. Alvin Cowans, Powder Springs podiatrist, 770-727-0614, for relief
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Choosing Between Minimally Invasive Surgery and Open SurgeryMinimally invasive surgery and open surgery have pros and cons. Powder Springs podiatrist Dr. Alvin Cowans uses both, and helps determine candidacy for MIS
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Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment in Powder SpringsNeed peripheral neuropathy treatment? Our Powder Springs podiatrist can relieve pain with medical foods, prescription medications or class IV pain laser therapy.
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Skin Cancer on Feet: Know What to Look ForSkin cancer on feet can look like plantar warts or cracked heels. See Dr. Alvin Cowans, the podiatrist in Powder Springs, for any changes in skin appearance
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A Guide to Caring for Diabetic FeetWhen caring for diabetic feet, check them daily, choose foot gear wisely and monitor your PAD risk with Smart ABI testing at your Powder Springs podiatrist.