Monarch Physiotherapy Clinic - Glamorgan

08/03/2025

Struggling with knee pain every time you hit the pavement? Monarch Physiotherapy Clinic understands runners—and we’re here to help you get back on track, pain-free.

Our dedicated team crafts personalized treatment plans focused on runners’ needs. By targeting and strengthening your hips and quads, we can reduce knee stress and improve your stride. Early physiotherapy makes a big difference if pain persists.

Don’t let discomfort sideline your progress. Schedule a visit today and reclaim your best running performance!

Stay connected for expert advice, inspiring recovery stories, and exclusive health updates.


[Image: Runner pausing mid-stride, holding their knee in mild discomfort, outdoors]

12/31/2022

How to choose the right physiotherapist. Things to consider. Physiotherapists like any other health professional are governed by strict service standards and have different areas of expertise. Whether you are suffering from a specific health condition or have suffered an injury choosing an ideal physiotherapist is really important. A poorly selected physiotherapist may result in delayed treatment outcomes, greater cost, and potential feelings of frustration....

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12/31/2022

What is De Quervain's Tenosynovitis De Quervain's tenosynovitis is swelling of the tendons that run along the thumb side of the wrist and attach to the base of the thumb. This occurs when the tendons are constricted by the sheath that they run through to get from the wrist to the hand. This condition can cause pain and tenderness along the thumb side of the wrist....

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12/31/2022

What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease? Osgood-Schlatter disease is a condition that happens when a tendon in the knee (the patellar tendon) pulls against the top of the shinbone. This causes pain in the knee and the upper shin. Tendons are bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones. The patellar tendon pulls on an area of the shinbone where new bone is forming, called the growth plate....

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12/31/2022

Managing pain during winter with Physiotherapy As temperatures drop in the winter, weather-related health problems start to rise. Especially for patients with bone and joint-related issues. Pain, swelling, stiffness, fatigue, and other common symptoms are harder to control during the winter. Physiotherapy can help patients suffering from arthritis, spondylosis, asthma, etc in managing pain in winter and living through winter pain-free....

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12/23/2022

What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is the compression of the median nerve as it passes into the hand. The median nerve is located on the palm side of your hand (also called the carpal tunnel). The median nerve provides sensation (ability to feel) to your thumb, index finger, long finger, and part of the ring finger. It supplies the impulse to the muscle going to the thumb....

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12/23/2022

What is Golfer's Elbow? Golfer’s elbow is a condition that results in pain on the inside of your elbow, near the “funny bone” region. It has also been referred to as “medial epicondylitis.” Golfer’s elbow results from cumulative damage and irritation to the tendons that attach to the bony bump on the inside of the elbow. These tendons attach to the muscles that run down the forearm and attach by another set of tendons to the wrist and fingers, allowing you to bend and twist your wrist and grip objects like a golf club, tennis racket, or hammer....

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12/23/2022

What is tarsal tunnel syndrome? Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by repeated pressure that results in damage on the posterior tibial nerve. Your tibial nerve branches off of the sciatic nerve and is found near your ankle. The tibial nerve runs through the tarsal tunnel, which is a narrow passageway inside your ankle that is bound by bone and soft tissue....

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12/23/2022

What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow is an inflammation of the tendons that join the muscles of the forearm to the outside of the elbow. It often occurs due to overusing the forearm muscles and tendons and those around the elbow joint. Tennis elbow is also known as lateral elbow pain or lateral epicondylitis and is not necessarily related to tennis....

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11/25/2022

Acute lumbago is when the function of your back muscles is limited, usually in the lumbar spine region. It often happens with everyday movements like lifting, bending, or getting up from a seated position. Lumbago is the body’s way of protecting itself – it’s a reflex response where your lower back muscles tense up. This protects the spine and nerve fibers from injury....

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11/25/2022

What Is Bell Palsy? Bell’s palsy is a form of temporary facial paralysis that can affect a person’s daily function, communication with others, self-esteem, and quality of life. It occurs when the nerve that controls movement on 1 side of the face becomes inflamed. The condition often comes on suddenly, causing varying degrees of facial weakness, but begins to recover naturally....

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11/25/2022

What is Achilles tendinitis? Achilles tendinitis is when there’s irritation and inflammation in the Achilles tendon, a large tendon that attaches your calf muscles to your heel bone, or calcaneus. You use the Achilles tendon to jump, walk, run, and stand on the balls of your feet. Overusing or damaging this area can lead to Achilles tendinitis. There are two types of Achilles tendinitis:...

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