Instep Podiatry

13/08/2026

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22/07/2026

It doesn't matter how you walk as long as you walk into Instep Podiatry where we can help you with all your foot health concerns.
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06/06/2026

Toenails shouldn’t feel like armour. Thickened nails are common, especially with age, but they often point to underlying issues that need attention.

If trimming your toenails feels more like cutting through plastic than nail, you’re not alone. Thickened toenails are a very common foot complaint, especially in older adults.

One of the biggest causes is **fungal nail infection**. Over time, fungus changes the texture and colour of the nail, making it thicker, brittle, and uneven. Trauma also plays a role. Repeated pressure from running, tight shoes, or stubbing the toe can gradually damage the nail structure.

Age naturally changes nail growth, too. As circulation slows and nails grow more slowly, they often become denser and harder to manage.

The problem isn’t only cosmetic. Thick nails can press against shoes, causing discomfort, pain, and even pressure sores. In some cases, they curve excessively and become ingrown.

Trying to forcefully cut very thick nails at home can lead to injury. Instead, soften them first by soaking your feet in warm water. Use proper nail clippers designed for thicker nails and cut straight across.

If the nail is discoloured, painful, lifting, or impossible to manage safely, it’s best to see a podiatrist. Professional nail care can reduce pressure and identify whether infection or trauma is involved.

Thick toenails are often a sign that your feet need more attention, not less. Proper care and early treatment can keep nails manageable, comfortable, and healthier in the long run.

17/10/2025

TOMORROW, we are walking 35km in The Bloody Long Walk!

We'll be walking for over 7 hours and it will be tough, but we are doing it for a great cause, to support Australians living with mitochondrial disease.

Please sponsor us now to help us cross the finish line 👣
From your friendly Podiatrist Jack and his better half Noeleen!

I'm walking 35km to help Australians with mitochondrial disease. Click to view my fundraising page!

13/10/2025

THIS SUNDAY, Noeleen and I (Jack) will be walking 35km in The Bloody Long Walk all around the Mornington Peninsular, Melbourne.

We'll be walking for over 7 hours and it's going to be tough, but we are doing it for a great cause, to support Australians living with Mitochondrial Disease (Mito).

Mito is a debilitating, fatal disease that has no cure.

Please sponsor us via our fundraising page to help us cross the finish line and bring Mito to its knees!

I'm walking 35km to help Australians with mitochondrial disease. Click to view my fundraising page!

10/10/2025

Next Sunday, the 19th October, Noeleen and I (Jack) are walking 35km in The Bloody Long Walk - Mornington Peninsular VIC! Why? To support people living with Mitochondrial Disease, a genetic disease with no cure. Please sponsor us via my fundraising page to help us cross the finish line and bring Mito to its knees:

I'm walking 35km to help Australians with mitochondrial disease. Click to view my fundraising page!

10/05/2025

To all our patients who are also mums, we wish you all a Happy Mother's Day 🌸🌼🌸🌼👣

24/04/2025

We remember and honour those who served.

16/04/2025

Instep Podiatry will be closed for the Easter Weekend, from Friday 18th April up to and including Monday 21st April. We will resume the usual clinic hours on Tuesday 22nd April.
We wish all our valued patients a happy and safe Easter weekend 👣

27/10/2024

What a fabulous day we had. 35km done and dusted. Woke up at 4am for a 6.30am start and then just put one foot in front the other for the next 6 and a half hours. Sincere thanks to Megan, Lee-Anne, Jenny and Harshila and our Instep Podiatry patients that supported us, for your generous sponsorships. Your donations helped us get over the line 🙏