• Routine Podiatry on the Gold Coast
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Routine Podiatry

Routine podiatry involves the assessment and management of a wide range of common foot, skin, and nail conditions.

Our podiatrists provide professional foot care to help manage painful or problematic skin and nail concerns that may affect comfort, mobility, and day-to-day activities.

At Hip to Toe, we assess and manage a broad range of routine podiatry concerns including:

  • Ingrown toenails
  • Ingrown toenail surgery
  • Fungal nails
  • Long or thick nails
  • Foot calluses
  • Corns
  • Plantar warts
  • Cracked heels
  • Blisters
  • Tinea (athlete’s foot)
  • Black toenails
  • Nail infections
  • Foot bunions

If you are experiencing foot, skin, or nail concerns, our team can assess your condition and discuss the most appropriate treatment options for your needs.

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Phone 07 5571 7329

Ingrown Toenail Assessment & Treatment

How are ingrown toenails treated?

Ingrown toenails occur when the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin, which can cause pain, irritation, inflammation, and in some cases infection.

Ingrown toenails most commonly affect the big toe, although smaller toes can also be involved.

Common signs of an ingrown toenail include:

  • Pain and tenderness along one or both sides of the nail
  • Discomfort where the nail edge presses into the skin
  • Thickened or irritated skin around the nail border

Signs of possible infection may include:

  • Redness and warmth around the nail
  • Swelling of the toe around the nail
  • Discharge or pus from the affected area

If infection is present, your GP may prescribe antibiotics where appropriate.

Your podiatrist can assess the severity of the ingrown toenail and recommend the most appropriate treatment options, which may include conservative podiatry care or minor nail surgery depending on the presentation.

What is ingrown toenail surgery?

Ingrown toenail surgery is a minor procedure performed under local anaesthetic to remove the affected portion of the nail when conservative treatment is not sufficient or the condition is recurrent.

Our podiatrists are qualified to perform ingrown toenail procedures and will discuss whether this option may be appropriate for your condition.

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Phone 07 5571 7329
Fungal Toenail Treatment Podiatrist Gold Coast

Fungal Toenail Assessment & Management

Fungal toenail infection occurs when fungus affects the nail and surrounding nail bed, often resulting in visible changes to the appearance and structure of the nail.

Common signs of fungal toenails include:

  1. Nail discolouration (yellow, brown, or white)
  2. Dull or opaque nail appearance
  3. Thickening of the nail
  4. Changes in nail shape
  5. Brittle or crumbly nail texture
  6. Separation of the nail from the nail bed
  7. Pain or tenderness in some cases

If fungal toenail infection is suspected, your podiatrist can assess the nail and, where appropriate, arrange pathology testing such as nail scraping to assist with diagnosis.

Management options will depend on the severity and presentation of the infection and may include nail care, debridement, topical treatment recommendations, or referral for further medical management where indicated.

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Phone 07 5571 7329

Calluses & Corns Treatment

Corns and calluses develop when areas of the skin are exposed to repeated pressure or friction over time.

They commonly occur on weight-bearing areas of the foot and may become uncomfortable or painful depending on their location and severity.

Common contributing factors may include:

  • Poorly fitting footwear
  • Repetitive pressure or friction
  • Bony prominences
  • Altered loading patterns or foot mechanics
  • Changes in soft tissue padding with age

Corn and callus treatment

Treatment may include careful removal of excess hard skin, pressure offloading strategies, footwear advice, and assessment of contributing mechanical or loading factors.

Because corns and calluses can recur if the contributing factors remain present, your podiatrist may also recommend management strategies aimed at reducing ongoing pressure in the affected area.

Treatment recommendations are tailored to your individual presentation and clinical needs.

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Phone 07 5571 7329

Diabetes Checks & Diabetic Ulcer Treatment

Diabetic Foot Assessments & Ongoing Foot Care

Diabetes can affect the feet in a number of ways and may increase the risk of foot complications over time.

Our podiatrists provide diabetic foot assessments to monitor for diabetes-related changes and help identify risk factors that may require ongoing management.

Diabetes may affect the feet through:

  • Reduced sensation (peripheral neuropathy)
  • Reduced circulation
  • Changes to skin integrity
  • Increased risk of wounds and ulceration

Your GP may refer you under an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) / Chronic Disease Management Plan for eligible allied health services through Medicare, which may help subsidise the cost of your podiatry care.

If you have peripheral neuropathy or diabetes-related foot concerns, regular podiatry care may assist in monitoring skin and nail health and identifying issues early.

Ongoing Podiatry Care

Periodic reviews may be recommended depending on your condition, risk factors, and treatment plan.

Your podiatrist will monitor your progress, discuss any concerns, and adjust your management plan where appropriate based on your clinical needs.

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Phone 07 5571 7329

Do you offer children’s podiatry treatment?

Yes — our podiatrists assess and manage a range of common paediatric foot and lower limb concerns.

Children may present with foot pain, heel pain, leg pain, gait concerns, ingrown toenails, activity-related pain, and a range of developmental or musculoskeletal conditions.

We understand the importance of providing care in a supportive and child-friendly environment, and our team aims to make appointments comfortable and approachable for both children and parents.

Our podiatrists regularly assess and manage children with conditions such as:

  1. Haglund’s deformity
  2. Osgood-Schlatter disease
  3. Sever’s disease
  4. Growing pains / activity-related lower limb pain

Management is tailored to the child’s age, symptoms, activity levels, assessment findings, and individual presentation.

Treatment may include education, activity modification advice, exercise prescription, footwear recommendations, rehabilitation strategies, and other management options where clinically appropriate.

If your child is experiencing foot, heel, leg, or lower limb pain, our team can assess their condition and discuss appropriate treatment options.

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Phone 07 5571 7329

Do I Need To Do Podiatry Exercises?

In some cases, an exercise program may form part of your podiatry treatment plan to support your overall management and rehabilitation.

Exercises are prescribed based on your individual presentation and may be tailored to your condition, goals, and assessment findings. Your podiatrist can guide you through the exercises and ensure you are performing them correctly.

Depending on your needs, podiatry exercises may be prescribed to help:

  1. Improve muscle strength
  2. Improve flexibility and mobility
  3. Enhance balance and coordination
  4. Support foot and lower limb function

Do I Need A Referral From My Doctor To See a Podiatrist?

Medicare GP Referral Podiatrist EPC Gold Coast

No — you do not need a referral to book an appointment with a podiatrist.

However, in some cases your GP may refer you under an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) / Chronic Disease Management Plan, which may provide Medicare subsidies for eligible allied health services.

EPC referrals are commonly used for patients with chronic health conditions or where ongoing allied health management forms part of their broader care plan.

You can commence podiatry treatment at any time, whether or not you have an EPC referral in place.

If you are unsure whether you may be eligible for an EPC referral, we recommend discussing this with your GP.

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Phone 07 5571 7329
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