Arra Physiotherapy Clinic, Ibolya Giba MISCP

Arra Physiotherapy Clinic, Ibolya Giba MISCP Chartered Physiotherapists and Pilates Instructors I have opened my private practice at 24 South Quay, Newcastle West.

We treat sports injuries, myofascial trigger points, neck and back pain, rheumatologic diseases and any kind of musculoskeletal problem. Physiotherapy services may include dry needling, joint mobilization, soft tissue massage, ultrasound therapy, TENS machine, exercise therapy, stretching, heat etc. We provide first aid during matches and do sports massage and sports taping. If you have a health insurance, you can probably claim some of the fee you pay for a physiotherapy session (depends on type of insurance). If you have tight muscles, we can do half an hour or one hour (full body) massage while you enjoy some relaxing music.

2 therapists are currently working in Arra Physiotherapy Clinic: Ibolya Giba MISCP and John O’Regan MISCP. Pilates is about strengthening your core muscles (abdominal and back muscles), mobilizing the whole spine and stretching the muscles in a safe way. We offer one-to-one Pilates sessions and beginner Pilates classes. For making an appointment call or text Ibolya at 087 4140596 or email ibolya@arraphysio.com. Gift vouchers and home calls are available.

31/08/2025

Is cartilage stronger than concrete⁉️

Beluzzi et al. (2023) say cartilage strength is approximately 9 to 40 Mpa. The compressive strength of standard concrete is 17 to 35 MPa.

They have comparable strength, but cartilage is a living, viscoelastic tissue which is far more resilient than concrete under repeated dynamic loading and manages millions of load cycles during its lifetime.

This strength and resilience allows it to function even with a tear. This may be why tears are often asymptomatic, even in runners.

As with everything, individual cases will vary and management will be influenced by the type of tear and symptoms such as locking, giving way or persistent loss of range.

The good news is that many meniscal tears can be managed conservatively without need for surgery. Reassuring people about the toughness of the knee and its cartilage can help them see that rehab is well worth a shot!!

We were sad to say goodbye to Cormac last week. Kelsey Munroe has recently started working in Arra Physiotherapy Clinic....
05/08/2025

We were sad to say goodbye to Cormac last week. Kelsey Munroe has recently started working in Arra Physiotherapy Clinic. She is a proud graduate of TUS Athlone, holding a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Athletic and Rehabilitation Therapy, and a certified member of ARTI as an Athletic Therapist. She is highly motivated and passionate about helping individuals recover from injury and return to feeling their best. Her approach is patient-focused and rooted in providing the highest standard of care, guided by the latest evidence-based practices in the field. To further enhance her skills, she has completed a certification in Dry Needling and a course in Pilates, allowing her to offer a more comprehensive and effective treatment approach. Online booking is available for sessions with Kelsey. She is also running our Keep Fit classes and some of the Pilates classes.

18/07/2025

These 5 strategies can reduce pain during running for conditions like Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome.

Our free video series covers assessment & treatment of shin pain including gait retraining, exercise selection & return to running. Access it now at https://resources.clinicaledge.co/shinpain

13/07/2025

🗣️Our words can affect pain!

Fascinating new research from and colleagues suggests that how we describe an injury can have an immediate impact on a patient’s symptoms.

Pain during a loading test was higher in when people were told that irreversible structural pathology was the cause of pain, compared to an explanation focusing on reversible changes in muscle function.

This is why I tend to use terms that usually describe a temporary, reversible state to describe running injury such as ‘irritation’ or ‘sensitivity’ caused by excessive training.

I usually avoid terms that focus on more permanent changes that may get worse over time rather than better such as ‘degeneration’, ‘wear and tear’, or ‘damage’.

How do you like to explain injuries to patients? Any words or phrases that you find helpful or would tend to avoid? 🤔

Reference: [See story for study link]
Nigel J Travers, Mervyn J Travers, William Gibson, James R Debenham, Dana A Hince, Benedict M Wand, (2025) The content of diagnostic information has an immediate effect on pain with loading in people with midportion achilles tendinopathy: A randomized clinical experiment, Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy. Volume 29, Issue 5, 2025, ISSN 1413-3555

13/07/2025

Mindfulness practice can help with running injury!

25/06/2025

We continue running our Pilates and Keep Fit Classes throughout the summer. We have available places for the following classes: Thursday evening Pilates class at 7pm, Tuesday 5:55pm Keep Fit class, Wednesday 11:05 am Keep Fit Class and Thursday 12pm Keep Fit Class. They all take an hour and they cost €10. If you are interested, call or text 0874140596.

I am excited about our new, electric massage table. It's nicely padded, wide with a comfortable face hole... I hope all ...
24/06/2025

I am excited about our new, electric massage table. It's nicely padded, wide with a comfortable face hole... I hope all of our clients will find it practical and comfortable during their sessions with Cormac Higgins.

01/06/2025

3 reasons why you shouldn't switch to forefoot strike!

20/05/2025

Increasing step rate can have multiple benefits for runners. Despite this it's not a cure all! Those with a low starting step rate and gait findings that are likely to improve from an increase (such as over-striding or increased hip adduction) are more likely to benefit.

06/05/2025

💡 Physical activity is a modifiable risk factor for more than 30 chronic conditions relevant to the older adult; 150 minutes per week of moderate physical activity can reduce all-cause mortality by 31% compared with no physical activity.

👉🏻 This is from the new paper "Move more, age well: prescribing physical activity for older adults" by Thornton et al 2025

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Great course about shockwave therapy over the weekend. We are excited to continue using shockwave therapy which helps to...
28/04/2025

Great course about shockwave therapy over the weekend. We are excited to continue using shockwave therapy which helps to improve osteoarthritis (mild to moderate stages), plantar fasciitis, tendinopathies, ligament tears etc. and can be used as part of a physiotherapy session.

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24 South Quay
Newcastle West
0000

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Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 2am

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