Hurst Podiatry

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Hurst Podiatry offers professional foot care services across multiple locations in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, including Healesville and Kilsyth. Our experienced team provides comprehensive treatments for various foot and ankle conditions, ensuring personalised care for patients of all ages. Whether you're dealing with general foot health issues or sports injuries or require custom orthotics, we'

re here to help you stay active and pain-free. Take the first step towards healthier feet—book your appointment today!

Let's be honest - most of us have pushed through uncomfortable shoes at least once. Or, you know, every day for years. 😅...
25/06/2026

Let's be honest - most of us have pushed through uncomfortable shoes at least once. Or, you know, every day for years. 😅

well, if that's something you've done, we actually have an article that covers six practical hacks to make your shoes more comfortable: orthotics and insoles, breaking in new shoes the right way, extra cushioning for heels and flats, adjusting your laces (a surprisingly big one), blister pads, and sock choices that actually make a difference.

Worth a read if your feet have been putting up with more than they should.

And if you're in Melbourne and the discomfort has gone beyond "this shoe just needs breaking in" territory - come see us. We're in Kilsyth and Healesville, and we can check whether there's something else going on that's making things worse. Check out our article in the link below. 👇

Discover simple hacks to make your shoes more comfortable and prevent foot pain, blisters, and discomfort with these easy tips.

Knee pain doesn't always start at the knee.If you're dealing with pain at the front of your knee - especially when climb...
23/06/2026

Knee pain doesn't always start at the knee.

If you're dealing with pain at the front of your knee - especially when climbing stairs, squatting, or sitting for long periods - your feet could be playing a bigger role than you think.

Patellofemoral joint pain is one of the most common knee complaints we see, and foot biomechanics are often a key piece of the puzzle. Things like overpronation (feet rolling inward) can alter your knee alignment and add stress to the joint over time.

The good news? It's very treatable.

Custom orthotics, the right footwear, and targeted exercise therapy can all make a real difference.

Read our latest article to learn more about how your feet and knees are connected - and what our podiatrists can do to help. 👇

Hurst Podiatry offers professional foot care for patellofemoral joint pain and other conditions. Book an appointment today at Hurst Podiatry.

🦶 Ingrown toenails: one of the most painful things podiatrists treat, and also one of the most fixable.We once had a pat...
18/06/2026

🦶 Ingrown toenails: one of the most painful things podiatrists treat, and also one of the most fixable.

We once had a patient describe theirs as "someone sticking a knife in the corner of my toe and leaving it there." Which is dramatic. But also... completely fair.

The tricky thing with ingrown toenails is that people tend to either ignore them way too long, or attempt some truly creative home remedies that make things significantly worse. (Warm water soaks? Fine. Ripping the nail out with a knife? Please don't.)

There are actually really effective treatment options - from a simple in-clinic removal all the way through to a minor procedure that permanently stops the problem nail edge from growing back. Local anaesthetic, quick recovery, and you never have to deal with that particular edge again.

We've written a full breakdown of causes, stages, and treatment options if you want to know more - link below. Or if you've currently got one that needs sorting, just book in. The sooner the better with these ones.

If you’ve ever had an ingrown toenail before, you can attest to the excruciating pain and continual discomfort that is…

Your shoes might be the problem. And the fix might not be what you think.When people think about seeing a podiatrist, th...
16/06/2026

Your shoes might be the problem. And the fix might not be what you think.

When people think about seeing a podiatrist, they usually picture orthotics or exercises. What doesn't come up as often - but probably should - is footwear modification.

The idea is simple: rather than trying to find a shoe that works for your feet from scratch, you take the shoe you already have and make targeted changes to it. Rocker soles, heel raises, metatarsal pads, stretching the toe box, offloading pressure points - small interventions that can make a surprisingly big difference.

It's particularly useful for people with arthritis, diabetes, limb length differences, bunions, post-surgical changes, or anyone who's been through a dozen pairs of shoes and still can't find something that feels right.

We've written an article covering the full breakdown of what footwear modification actually involves and who it helps - link below if you're curious.

Or if your feet have been trying to tell you something through your shoes, come in and see us. We promise we've heard weirder. 😄

Learn how footwear modification can relieve pain, improve comfort and support foot conditions with changes such as rocker soles, padding and heel raises.

If your child plays sport and comes home with sore heels, a dodgy ankle, or a knee that's been "a bit painful for a whil...
11/06/2026

If your child plays sport and comes home with sore heels, a dodgy ankle, or a knee that's been "a bit painful for a while" — this is worth a read.

Kids' bodies aren't just smaller adult bodies. Growing bones have growth plates that are softer and more vulnerable than the surrounding tissue, which means some injuries that get waved off as growing pains are actually something more specific that needs proper management.

We've put together an article on the sports injuries we see most often in active kids, including:

— Sever's disease (heel pain, very common in 8–14 year olds)
— Osgood-Schlatter (knee pain during growth spurts)
— Ankle sprains that don't get properly rehabbed
— Stress fractures that get mistaken for muscle soreness
— Ingrown toenails from tight footy boots (more sidelining than you'd think)

We've also included the signs to watch for when your child isn't telling you the full story — the quiet limp, the shoe left at the door, the activity they've suddenly gone off.

The article's linked below. And if something's been nagging at you about how your kid's been moving lately, we're always happy to take a look. Book in with the team at Hurst Podiatry.

Learn the most common foot and leg injuries in active kids and the signs that mean it’s time for a proper podiatry assessment.

Be honest - when did you last think about how you dry your feet?Most of us don't. And that's exactly the point. The habi...
09/06/2026

Be honest - when did you last think about how you dry your feet?

Most of us don't. And that's exactly the point. The habits that quietly damage your feet are the ones you do on autopilot, every single day, without a second thought.

Things like:
— Wearing the same shoes seven days in a row
— Skipping the dry between your toes after a shower
— Cutting toenails in a curve (yes, this causes ingrown nails)
— Padding around the house barefoot on hard floors for hours on end

We've written an article going through five of the most common culprits - what's actually happening, why it matters, and the simple fixes that make a real difference over time.

Worth a read if any of those sound familiar. And if something's been bothering you, we're always happy to take a look. Book an appointment with the Hurst Podiatry team via the link below.

Discover 5 daily foot habits that can lead to pain, fungal infections, ingrown nails, and heel strain, plus simple ways to protect your feet every day.

🏊 Love swimming? Your feet have some notes.Swimming is genuinely one of the best things you can do for your body - low i...
04/06/2026

🏊 Love swimming? Your feet have some notes.

Swimming is genuinely one of the best things you can do for your body - low impact, full body, easy on the joints. No argument there.

But here's the thing nobody warns you about: pool environments are absolutely ideal conditions for fungi, viruses, and bacteria to set up shop on your feet. Warm. Wet. Lots of bare feet. You do the maths.

Athlete's foot, fungal nail infections, plantar warts, chronically dry and cracked skin - these are all disproportionately common in regular swimmers, and most of the time they're picked up on the very surfaces you walk through to get to the water.

The good news: a few simple habits (thongs on deck, proper drying, a good foot cream) go a really long way. And if something's already brewing, catching it early makes treatment a whole lot easier.

We've written a full guide covering everything swimmers need to know about keeping their feet healthy - link below. Or if you've got something that needs looking at, book in with the team. We don't judge, we just fix. 😄

Learn how to protect your feet on wet pool decks, avoid fungal infections, and recognise when podiatry care is needed.

🦶 Menopause and your feet — what most women aren't told.Hot flushes, sleep changes, mood shifts — these get talked about...
02/06/2026

🦶 Menopause and your feet — what most women aren't told.

Hot flushes, sleep changes, mood shifts — these get talked about.

What doesn't? What menopause actually does to your feet.

As oestrogen declines, it affects the ligaments, bone density, circulation, and skin throughout your whole body - including your feet. Many women find their shoe size changes, heel pain appears, or their feet just feel more tired and uncomfortable than they used to.

These changes are real, they're common, and importantly - they're treatable.

We've put together a full guide covering everything from plantar fasciitis and stress fractures to dry skin and swelling, and what you can do about each one.

👉 Read the full article here: https://www.hurstpodiatry.com.au/blog/foot-changes-and-menopause-what-women-should-know/

Book in with the Hurst Podiatry team if you've been noticing changes in your feet lately.

Discover how menopause affects your feet from arch changes to heel pain, swelling, and skin dryness and learn when podiatry care can help keep you comfortable.

Here's something worth knowing: you don't need a dramatic difference in leg length to feel the effects of a limb length ...
28/05/2026

Here's something worth knowing: you don't need a dramatic difference in leg length to feel the effects of a limb length discrepancy. Sometimes it's just a few millimetres - and the body spends years quietly compensating, until eventually something starts to ache and you can't quite work out why.

Uneven shoe wear. A hip that sits slightly higher on one side. Persistent pain that always seems to land in the same spot. These are the kinds of things that can point toward a limb length discrepancy, and most people never connect the dots.

We wrote an article going through it properly — what causes them, what they actually feel like, and what can be done:

- Structural vs functional discrepancies and why the distinction matters for treatment
- The causes — from growth plate injuries in childhood to muscle imbalances and degenerative conditions
- How a podiatrist assesses and diagnoses one
- Treatment options ranging from simple heel lifts to custom orthotics, physio and beyond

If you've been dealing with one-sided joint pain, an uneven gait, or posture that's never quite felt right — this might be worth a read. And if it sounds like you, come and see us. 📅

Read the rest of the article here:

A discrepancy in limb length is a somewhat common condition that can affect arms and legs. Learn more about limb length discrepancy here.

Here's something that baffles a lot of people: both feet do the same job, walk the same distances, live in the same shoe...
26/05/2026

Here's something that baffles a lot of people: both feet do the same job, walk the same distances, live in the same shoes - and yet one of them is completely fine while the other one is making its feelings very known. 🦶

It feels random. It's usually not.

One-sided foot pain almost always comes down to some kind of asymmetry - and there are more ways for that to happen than most people realise.

We wrote an article going through the most common culprits:- Structural differences between your two feet (totally normal, often overlooked)
- Leg length discrepancies — even a few millimetres can shift how your whole body loads
- Old injuries that "healed" but left the body moving slightly differently ever since
- Muscle imbalances higher up the chain — hips, calves, glutes — that change how load reaches the foot
- The foot that hurts might actually be compensating for a problem on the other side

Read the rest of the article here: https://www.hurstpodiatry.com.au/blog/why-one-foot-hurts-more-than-the-other/

That last one trips people up a lot. Pain has a habit of showing up somewhere other than its source.

If one foot has been giving you grief and you can't figure out why, that asymmetry is worth investigating properly — because treating just the symptoms tends to only get you so far. Come and see us. 📅

Learn why one foot hurts more than the other, including limb length differences, old injuries, gait changes, footwear issues and uneven loading patterns.

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2/463 Mt Dandenong Road
Kilsyth, VIC
3137

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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