Ardú Physiotherapy

21/01/2026

20/11/2025

Ardú Physiotherapy is open for online & in person appointments 💫
Open Mondays & Fridays 8-6
Please message me directly if you need an appointment outside these hours.

19/11/2025

‼️New Business in Glin‼️
My name is Hazel O Donovan, and I just set up Ardu Physiotherapy, a local physiotherapy clinic here in Glin. We offer both in-person and online physiotherapy appointments, and people can easily book online through our website.

For anyone who needs an appointment outside our online booking slots, they’re welcome to message me directly.

🌎 www.arduphysio.com
📞 087 635 1094
📨 [email protected]

14/08/2025

A lot of patients tell me they want to have more motivation to exercise. The truth? Motivation is like the weather—unpredictable and constantly changing.

What is reliable is action. Exercising—even when you don’t feel like it- creates small wins. Those wins build momentum. Momentum builds confidence. And before you know it, your mood has caught up with your actions.

Don’t wait to be ‘in the mood’. Take action first, and let motivation and the good feelings follow ✨

07/08/2025

Here are Top 5 Tips for Injury Prevention whether you are an athlete, a regular gym goer or just generally trying to stay injury free ✨

1. Sleep 8 hours a night
Sleep is when your body does the real recovery work. Sufficient sleep improves muscle repair, supports tissue healing, and helps you maintain joint and tendon health for long-term resilience

2. Strength train x2 weekly
Building strength increases tissue capacity and supports joint stability. It’s one of the most powerful tools for preventing both acute and overuse injuries.

3. Foam roll after exercise
Foam rolling helps release tension, improve blood flow, and reduce post-exercise soreness—especially valuable between tough sessions.

4. Progress

05/08/2025

Did you know 10,000 steps has no real science behind it? It went viral based on a japenese pedometer marketing campaign.

Despite this, the research backs it up. In reality the health benefits of walking match the health benefits of moving.

If you don’t love walking, don’t stress- cycling, playing tennis, running, football, paddle, squash, swimming. All movement is good movement when we look at the benefits for our overall health.

The key takeaway is to limit long periods of inactivity.

If you are living a very sedentary life and you want to start walking more. There are still benefits to 4-6,000 steps daily. Start small and build 🫶

Wellness consultations are one of the many services offered at Ardú Physiotherapy. If you’re looking to optimise your routine or just get more active. We are taking bookings from September ✨

31/07/2025

The Female Physio is now Ardú Physiotherapy — Ardú means rise in Irish, and that’s exactly what this change represents. ✨

There are a few exciting additions, including an in person clinic opening this September and expanded physiotherapy services for everyone.

There’ll still be a strong focus on women’s health, but you’ll also start seeing more MSK content and services too — from pain and injury to everyday movement.

Thanks for all your support so far. Here’s to the next chapter — let’s rise together ✨

17/06/2025

Weight training or Pilates — which one’s right for you?

Both are amazing forms of exercise, but they have different effects depending on where you’re at in your fitness journey.

👉 Weight training gives your body external load — which means more stimulus for your muscles and bones. That’s essential for building strength, muscle mass, and supporting long-term bone density (especially as we age 🦴💪).

👉 Pilates, on the other hand, focuses on control, alignment, and core stability. It’s lower-impact, making it an excellent option during injury recovery, pregnancy, or postpartum, when you still want to move safely without overloading your system.

It’s not about one being “better” — it’s about what your body needs right now. Some seasons call for strength and load, others for stability and connection.

💬 Which one are you leaning into these days — weights, Pilates, or a bit of both? I’d love to hear your thoughts below 🫶

13/06/2025

After 40, muscle and bone naturally decline — but we can do something about it.

Strength training helps protect against osteoporosis, boosts energy & metabolism and supports healthy aging.

Start small. Stay consistent. And be proud of showing up for yourself 💗

Drop a 💛 if you’re ready to feel stronger — and tag a friend who should join you.

If you have any questions or feedback- drop a comment below or DM me and I will get back to you 🫶