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New trends in Physiotherapy

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Patient Safety

Whereas in the past, patient safety would have conjured up the idea of a

physiotherapist trying to prevent musculoskeletal overexertion and injury,

in the COVID era it means something very different. Physiotherapists are

now becoming experts at implementing infection control measures within

the clinics, in order to keep their patients safe.

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Telehealth

Pre-COVID telehealth was regarded as more of a niche service, not offered

by many clinics, and the value not highly regarded by patients. Given the

rise in demand for remote services, this area is gaining momentum rapidly

and becoming a key component of a physiotherapist’s toolkit. With the

ability to monitor patients remotely, develop “at home” exercise plans

and stay in touch with patients, telerehabilitation platforms are robust

solutions that offer patients and physios the connection they need.

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Since the start of the global pandemic, working within the healthcare sector has become a bit rollercoaster ride, and physiotherapists have become caught up in this too. Working in a constant state of flux, alternating between lockdowns and reopenings, all the while trying to support their patients as much as possible. Remote working has become the norm, and many physio clinics are adopting telehealth as a means to provide remote physiotherapy treatments while staying safe. While many of these changes started as a result of COVID, it is like that they will have a lasting impact on how physiotherapists work.

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Home-Based Care

Luckily, telehealth hasn’t been the only avenue for therapists to

safely deliver care to patients during this public health crisis.

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Revenue diversification

Medical devices etc…

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Private vs. Public

The Private physiotherapy market has significantly grown, this

growth is mainly a result of limitations in traditional public

physiotherapy, in terms of recovery time.

In order to reach desired results, in the shortest possible

timeframe, the private physio sector is investing new techniques

and technology.

Patients want to see quick results, and as a result are turining

to private physiotherapy treatments to be able to achieve their

results in half the time when compared to public PT.

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New technologies

Physiotherapy based on the application of electrostimulation and ultrasound has not

provensuccessful in enhancing apatients quality of life, as a result it is loosing trust within

the market. With both professional and patients alike favoringnew trends in physiotherapy.

New treatments include focusing in hands on techniques combined with new technologies and

therapeutic exercices. Telerehabilitation and gamified rehabilitiation is also taking an important role

in patient engagement, as traditionally the follow up treatments have been a challenge.

To successfully treat patients need to be touched by a physio and Physiotherapists are more

and more data driven. The combination of a therapeutic pack including hands on techniques in

combination with scientific based technologies seems to be the real trend in physiotherapy market.

Laser, shockwave, and Led technologies are some of the most accepted new hands – independent

applications in physiotherapy.

Nevertheless RF (INDIBA) is the real tandem of HI- Tech + hands on therapy.

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The global approach of physiotherapy

New physiotherapy means to be patient focused. It is necessary to understand patient needs in therms of:

• Reducing the pain

• Managing swelling

• Improve tissue extensibility

And an extensive range of muscleskeletal disorders are suitable to be

treated by physiotherapists in different areas:

Rehabilitation:

Chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis or other type of conditions

including bad posture and pain affect patients life.

Sports physiotherapy:

Professional and not professional sport people need support to improve

their performance, prevent and recover from injuries.

Pelvic Health:

Surgery, labour, age ad lifestyle can have a negative impact on pelvic

Health, affecting quality of life.

Physioaesthetics:

Promoting tighter and younger looking skin at the same time the muscle

and skin tone is improved has a big impact in the life of the patient too

and this is a new branch to take into account in Physiotherapy.

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• Enhable faster healing

• Improve mobility

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Since the very first device launched in 1983, INDIBA has developed RF technology around 0,5MHz and further defined its specific frequency to 448kHz.

For over 35 years we have been the leading Company perfecting this technology with 12 patents and 25 different models to date internationally recognized and awarded.

INDIBA Activ is the dedicated Brand that INDIBA has developed for Physiotherapist, Rehab professionals, Sports Medicine and Pelvic Health all over the world.

What is INDIBA RF?Our technology converts electrical current tinto a fixed stable frequency of

448kHz, increasing ionic Exchange, encouraging tissue repair and assisting in pain

management.

An extensive scientific research proves that 448Khz is the optimal frequency to

produce the best therapeutic outcomes available today to do:

• Muscle and Joint treatments

• Treatment off at and improvement in skin’s appearance

• Treat pelvic Health concerns

• And do rehabilitation

The Monopolar Radiofrecuency Capacitive Resistive

(MRFCR) 448kHz it’s a non invasive technique, safe

and effective that will increase the natural body

repair mechanism.

It acts directly over a cascade of metabolic reactions

that provide as a result an improvement of the stem

cells prolipheration and differenciation mechanisms

(Hernández- Bule, 2017) improving the tissue

regeneration.

In paralell, the system also provides an increasing of

the blood Flow, tissue oxygenation and hydratation

(Kumaran, 2017) that reduces the pain and speeds

up the recovery time.

It combines two operational modes (CAP and RES)

that can be applied in a thermal or subthermal mode

(depending if it’s an acute or chronic situation) to

focalize the treatment inside the electric circuit

created with a return plate.

The application of both CAP and RES modes will

focalize the treatment in the selected areas of the

body with no limit of depth allowing to reach any

injury over the muscleskeletal system.

How does INDIBA work?

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The INDIBA® treament stimulates tissue repair, which can be combined with manual therapy, therapeutic exercice and other hands on techniques that at the same time the RF treatment is applied will produce unparalleled results.

Using a precise frequency of 448 kHz achieves an effect that…

• Provides analgesic effect

• Increases volumen and intensity of the blood Flow inside the body

• Increases the delivery of oxygen and nutrients

• Increases tissue temperature

• Increases metabolism

• Manages inflammation

• Normalises cell function restoring cell membrane potencial

• Achieves ionic balance

• Stimulates cell proliferation

How does INDIBA work?Treatments:

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What indications can be treated with INDIBA ACTIV?

Muscleskeletal disorders in rehab:

Sports physiotherapyPhysioaeshtetics:

Pelvic Health conditions

• Osteoarthritis• Joint pain• Post surgery recovery• Nech pain• Muscle spasm

• Cellulite treament• Skin firming • Recovery optimization

• Pain management• Chronic injuries: tendinopathies,

fascia adhesions, etc• Acute traumatic injuries• Improve performance

• Inflammatory processes• Incontinence• Scars: episiotomies, tears, cesarea• Muscle weakness• Pelvic pain• Hemorrhoids• Vylvodynea

• Vaginism• Dyastasis • Prolapse,• Pudendous neuralgy• Menopause, Vaginal atrophy• Lumbar, dorsal, sacral and pubalgia pain connected to pelvic Health conditions

• Bursitis• Tendinopathy• Haematoma /bruising• Muscle tears• Sprains

• Scarring

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Is this technology scientifically proven?

Radiofrequency is part of the electromagnetic spectrum. It was first discovered to heat body tissue back in the 19th century by two very brave French guys (a physiologist called d’Arsonval and his loyal assistant; they thought they would die! All in the name of science eh!). They lived to tell the tale and more than that; they found that using 1 ampere produced a warming sensation. Then, in comes some familiar names; Tesla and Hertz, who continued experimenting.

Fast forward to the Biomedical scientists, who in 1983 started investigating Radiofrequency electromagnetic currents in therapy and launched our first device, which is now called INDIBA. At that time, it was known as TEC or TECAR with the phrase TECARtherapy being used. Since that first device INDIBA has developed its technology and defined its specific radiofrequency delivery to 448kHz based on the evidence.

Over 19 years of molecular research at the BioElectroMagnetica Department of the Ramón y Cajal Hospital in Madrid, has published numerous papers. They established the optimum radiofrequency of 448kHz through looking at stem cells, healthy human cells and cancer cells. This important research has demonstrated stem cell differentiation and cancer cell related effects, proving the safety and efficacy of the Bio-stimulation of INDIBA 448kHz technology (Hernandez-blue et al 2014a,b, 2017).

And the scientific community is still considering INDIBA as an area of interest.

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Technical Characteristics

AT7

Output Frequency

Max power

Average power RES mode

Continuous modulation

Pre-set protocols

Return plate warmer

Welcome pack

Guarantee

Size and weight

Training

Fascia Electrodes

Touchscreen

Customized protocols

Output Power CAP mode

130W

65W

20kHz

Yes

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2 years

399x422x160 (6,15 Kg)

Plus pack

Available

Yes

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250VA

200W

100W

20kHz

Yes

Yes

Yes

2 years

400x530x150 (8,4 Kg)

Premium pack

Available

Yes

Yes

350VA

400W

200W

20kHz

Yes

Yes

Yes

2 years

400x530x150 (8,4 Kg)

Superior pack

Available

Yes

Yes

450VA

CT8 CT9

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