Arra Physiotherapy Clinic, Ibolya Giba MISCP

28/10/2025

We were busy over the long weekend and got the front room painted from the ceiling to the skirting board, so it's nice and fresh for our clients attending our group classes. We have available places for the Tuesday evening and Thursday evening Pilates classes at 7pm. If you are interested, call or text 0874140596.

09/10/2025

We have some available places for the following Pilates classes: Tuesday at 7pm, Thursday at 7pm. If interested call or text 0874140596.

06/10/2025

We have 2 available places for the Tuesday evening Pilates class at 7pm. If interested please call or text me on 0874140596.

06/10/2025

Izzy has completed a dry needling course and is excited to use this skill during sessions to improve patient outcomes further.

05/10/2025

We have updated our website with new pictures and information. Online booking is still available.

Private Physiotherapy Clinic in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. We are offering Physiotherapy Services, Pilates Classes, 1-on-1 Pilates, 30 minutes and 1-hour Massage Sessions as well. You can book online through our Website. www.arraphyiso.com

24/09/2025

New lights are installed in our big room with individual fans to cool us down if it's needed. Nothing is stopping us now from exercising well during our Pilates and Keep Fit classes. 😊 We still run 8 Pilates classes and 4 Keep Fit classes per week (mainly for people over the age of 60). If interested call or text 0874140596.

09/09/2025

Izzy Schockaert has joined our team recently. She is a proud first class honours (1:1) graduate with a Bachelor’s (Hons) degree in athletic and rehabilitation therapy from TUS Athlone. She is also a member of ARTI (Athletic Rehabilitation Therapy Ireland) as a certified athletic therapist (CAT). She has gained experience working in both clinics and with a range of sports teams, including Division I Volleyball athletes in the US.
Bilingual in English and French, she values clear communication and creating a supportive environment for every client.
She is also a certified Pilates instructor, using this background to promote strength and mobility in rehabilitation.
As a runner, having finished the 100km Ultra-trail “Vitosha 100” in 2022, 2023 and 2024 as well as Paris Marathon 2025, she understands the difficulty of being injured and the importance of effective rehabilitation.
Online booking is available with her or you can call us at 0874140596.

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!!

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