Tallen Veterinary Physiotherapy

23/07/2026

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22/07/2026

INDIBA® & Kissing Spines: Supporting Rehabilitation Beyond Pain Relief

Kissing spines (overriding dorsal spinous processes) can cause back pain, muscle guarding and reduced performance. While INDIBA® doesn’t change the bony changes themselves, it can play an important role in conservative management and post-surgical rehabilitation.

Research on 448 kHz radiofrequency therapy suggests it may help by:
• Reducing pain through neuromodulation.
• Increasing local blood flow and tissue oxygenation.
• Promoting cellular activity involved in tissue repair.
• Reducing muscle spasm and improving soft tissue flexibility.
• Helping horses become more comfortable during rehabilitation, allowing more effective strengthening exercises.

For horses with kissing spines, the goal isn’t just to reduce pain—it’s to restore core strength, improve spinal stability and optimise movement. INDIBA works best as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation programme including veterinary diagnosis, appropriate exercise, physiotherapy and saddle fit assessment.

Every horse is different, so treatment plans should always be tailored to the individual.

22/07/2026

12/07/2026

What should we expect from a lunging aid like a roller?

The main concerns are:

* Pressure over the withers. Rollers with insufficient padding can concentrate pressure over the dorsal spinous processes and supraspinous ligament. This may lead to soreness, especially in horses with prominent withers.
* Restriction of the thoracic sling. If the roller sits too low or is tightened excessively, it can compress muscles such as the pectorals and serratus ventralis that help suspend the trunk between the forelimbs. This may reduce forelimb freedom and alter gait.
* Fascial compression. Constant pressure can create discomfort in the superficial fascia and underlying muscles, potentially encouraging guarding or altered movement patterns.
* Movement compensation. A horse experiencing discomfort may hollow its back, shorten its stride, brace through the neck, or become resistant during lunging. Over time, these compensations can contribute to muscle imbalance.

What makes a good lunging roller/aid/saddle?

* Have a wide, well-padded bearing surface.
* Distribute pressure evenly.
* Sit clear of the withers without bridging excessively.
* Allow free movement of the scapula.
* Have multiple ring positions (or ability to add string) so training aids can be attached without forcing an unnatural head or neck position.

When fitted correctly, a well-designed roller should not negatively affect biomechanics and can be an excellent tool for rehabilitation, pole work, long reining, and introducing equipment before backing.

08/07/2026

08/07/2026

How INDIBA® Can Help Horses with Hock Pain 🐴

Hock pain is one of the most common causes of reduced performance, shortened stride length and reluctance to work. Whether the cause is osteoarthritis, joint inflammation or soft tissue injury, reducing pain while supporting tissue repair is key to long-term management.

INDIBA® Animal Health uses 448 kHz capacitive-resistive radiofrequency to stimulate the body’s own healing processes with providing long lasting pain relief. Rather than simply taking pain away, it helps create an optimal environment for tissue recovery, improving the health of the joint while reducing the pain and inflammation .

Research has shown that 448 kHz radiofrequency therapy can:
✔️ Reduce pain by modulating inflammatory pathways and decreasing inflammatory mediators.
✔️ Improve local blood flow, increasing oxygen and nutrient delivery to damaged tissues.
✔️ Stimulate fibroblast activity and collagen production, supporting repair of ligaments, tendons and joint capsules.
✔️ Promote cellular regeneration by increasing ATP (cellular energy) production, helping tissues recover more efficiently.
✔️ Improve mobility and comfort, particularly when used as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation programme.
* Kumaran B. et al. (2017). Effects of Capacitive and Resistive Electric Transfer Therapy on Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review.
* Varela E. et al. (2021). Cellular effects of 448 kHz radiofrequency on tissue repair and regeneration.
* Hernández-Bule M.L. et al. (2014, 2020). Studies demonstrating that 448 kHz radiofrequency increases cell proliferation, enhances tissue regeneration and modulates inflammatory responses.

03/07/2026

Contact issues, TMJ pain or mild trigeminal neuralgia? INDIBA be hitting the spot… ooooo that’s gooooood

30/06/2026

🐴 Why use resistance bands?

Hindquarter resistance bands provide gentle proprioceptive input around the pelvis and hind limbs, helping horses become more aware of how they use their hindquarters during movement.

Research has shown they can:
✔️ Improve hindlimb awareness and coordination
✔️ Encourage greater engagement of the hindquarters
✔️ Promote dynamic stability through the trunk and pelvis
✔️ Support movement symmetry when used as part of a structured rehabilitation programme

Resistance bands are not a shortcut—they’re a rehabilitation tool that works best alongside an individualised exercise programme and veterinary physiotherapy.

📚 Research
• Pfau et al. (2016) demonstrated that elastic resistance bands alter thoracolumbar motion and improve dynamic spinal stability during exercise.
• Shaw et al. (2021) found that elastic resistance bands increased activation of core musculature, supporting improved neuromuscular control during movement.

28/06/2026

Why do I always recommend at least 3 sessions of INDIBA before making decisions? Pain relief that lasts longer with every session! And in 3 this gives time for the effects to have built up and for owners to have been able to ride/work/assess the changes.

Managing hoof joint pain isn’t just about reducing discomfort for today—it’s about creating lasting changes within the tissues.

INDIBA works by stimulating the body’s own repair processes, improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and supporting healthy cell function. As treatments are repeated, these effects build on one another.

✨ Cumulative treatment means:
• Longer-lasting pain relief
• Reduced inflammation over time
• Improved tissue quality
• Better joint function and comfort
• Enhanced performance and recovery

Each session helps create a healthier environment within the joint, allowing your horse to move more comfortably and stay active for longer.

Whether your horse is managing osteoarthritis, coffin joint inflammation, or recovering from injury, INDIBA can be an excellent addition to a comprehensive rehabilitation plan in conjunction with hands on body work and veterinary care.

📩 Get in touch to find out whether INDIBA could benefit your horse.