A new era in equine rehabilitation…

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INDIBA is a device that operates at a fixed frequency of 448kHz, the optimum frequency to have an effect on biological tissues. Research has identified INDIBA to have the deepest penetration compared with other electrotherapeutic modalities, due to its closer circuit current. Due to this, INDIBA can be used to treat a huge variety of conditions, including;

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Osteochondritis Diseccans (OCD)

  • Sacroiliac dysfunction

  • Muscle tears/strains

  • Tendon and ligament injuries

  • Wounds

  • Overriding dorsal spinous processes (kissing spines)

  • Bone splints

  • Laminitis

  • Head shaking.

As well as treating diagnosed conditions, INDIBA can also be used to enhance performance by improving muscle function and promoting tissue recovery. Therefore, INDIBA can be used pre/post-competition and as a maintenance treatment in addition to treating diagnosed injuries and/or conditions.

Why INDIBA Radiofrequency?

“The difference in her ridden work is incredible…”

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How does INDIBA Radiofrequency work?

INDIBA Radiofrequency delivers an electromagnetic current, which promotes pain relief and tissue repair as it passes through the body. The device operates through a closed-circuit system, which enables the therapeutic effects to be delivered at great depth whilst remaining pain-free and non-invasive for the horse.

Treatment is delivered to the horse via an active electrode, and a fixed return plate is placed on the horse, usually on their sternum. This creates a circuit, allowing the current to flow from the active electrode to the return plate and back again.

INDIBA can be applied at both thermal and micro-thermal levels depending on the injury/condition being treated and the stage of tissue healing.

“I have seen great improvements in his mobility & flexibility”

What are the benefits of INDIBA Radiofrequency?

  • Reduced pain & inflammation

  • Increased blood flow & cell metabolism

  • Improved joint range of motion

  • Improved functional movement e.g. increased stride length

  • Improved performance

  • Reduced requirements for invasive treatments e.g. joint injections

  • Enhanced recovery from a vast range of both acute & chronic injuries.

“My mare’s condition has improved and her dressage marks are getting better & better…”

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How does INDIBA Radiofrequency differ from other electrotherapies?

  • INDIBA Radiofrequency can be applied in deep heating or non-heating modes, and can therefore treat both acute and chronic injuries.

  • As INDIBA operates in a closed cicruit current, the depth of treatment is far greater compared with any other electrotherapy.

  • INDIBA Radiofrequency is safe to use on horses post-surgery, even with metal implants, unlike LASER or therapeutic ultrasound.

  • INDIBA can be appied in conjunction with veterinary treatments such as platelet rich plasma (PRP) or stem cell therapy, to further enhance recovery and rehabilitation.

What are the biological effects of INDIBA Radiofrequency?

  • At non-heating intensities (sub-thermal), INDIBA causes bio-stimulation. This is helpful in the early stages of injury, providing pain relief and accelerating the tissues through the inflammatory process.

  • At mild temperatures, the main action is vascularisation, which increases blood flow, delivering more oxygen and nutrients to the tissue to aid in repair. This can also reduce muscular spasms, provide pain relief and reduce oedema.

35 years of scientific research…

  • Horses with tendon and ligament injuries treated with INDIBA Radiofrequency returned to previous competition levels following 5-6 months of treatment.

    Argüelles, Prades, Saitua, Muñoz, Sánchez de Medina, Pozo & Ramón, 2020.

  • INDIBA Radiofrequency improved the locomotion and back flexibility in horses with mild to moderate thoracolumbar pain.

    Argüelles, Becero, Muñoz, Saitua, Ramón, Gascón, Sánchez de Medina & Prades, 2020.

  • Horses treated with INDIBA Radiofrequency experiened up to a 95% reduction in lumbar back pain.

    Snyder, 2018.

  • INDIBA Radiofrequency was found to increase stride length and enhance power in horses in both walk and trot on a treadmill.

    Becero, Saitua, Argüelles, Sánchez de Medina, Castejón-Riber, Riber & Muñoz, 2020.

  • Horses undergoing rehabilitation for forelimb injuries were found to have significantly reduced pain and increased range of motion following a 4-week treatment course of INDIBA Radiofrequency.

    King & Ellis, 2022.

  • The application of INDIBA Radiofrequency in PRE dressage horses improved locomotive characteristics that the FEI considers recommendable and which have a positive correlation with results in competitions.

    Becero, Saitua, Luna, Argüelles, Sánchez de Medina, Lirola & Muñoz, 2021.

  • INDIBA Radiofrequency therapy has significant effects in the regeneration of damaged tendon tissue, allowing horses to return to competition in a shorter time period than previously evidenced.

    Muñoz, Saitua, Sánchez de Medina & Argüelles, 2020.

  • A treatment course of INDIBA Radiofrequency accelerates the repair and healing process of a wound through a significant reduction in the inflammatory response.

    Campos, Aguera & Requena, 2018.

  • INDIBA Radiofrequency therapy reduced sensitivity on palpation by 80% in a horse with kissing spines.

    Campos, Aguera & Requena, 2019.

  • Applying INDIBA Radiofrequency for the treatment of tendonitis and desmitis in sports horses is considered an innovative, non-invasive and statistically improved treatment method relative to other known therapeutic treatment regimes.

    Romano, Zani & Tassan, 2009.

  • The importance of INDIBA Radiofrequency has been demonstrated both as a first-line treatment in tendinopathies and as a palliative treatment for chronic injuries.

    Campos, Agüera & Requena, 2020