Tallen Veterinary Physiotherapy

09/12/2024

Sometimes we have to do the bottom photos to achieve the top photos, as long as we are aiming for improvment and understanding the process, sometimes a poor stretch isn't a bad thing as a stepping stone! Rome wasn't built in a day!

09/12/2024

INDIBA devices work by generating safe, painless electromagnetic waves at a fixed radio frequency of 448 kHz.

There are three main modes of action;
Biostimulation - the sub thermal effect induces movement in the extracellular matrix, facilitating cell nutrition and improving cell metabolism
Vascularisation - thermal effect improves microcirculation and vasodilation, favouring tissue drainage and improved cell oxygenation
Metabolic Hyperactivation - the increase in cell metabolism results in better, faster regeneration. The tissue repair causes better quality tissue, which can prevent the recurrence of injury.

03/12/2024

Spaces to start a course before christmas!

16/10/2024

14/10/2024

Stacie Whitrod Veterinary Physiotherapy had some spare time on our hands for once so we did some experimenting!

We tried using our gait analysis app to analyze the same horse as it is normally, then with tactile stimulation, then a weighted boot.

This was just a preliminary study to help us plan something more detailed in the future but it was interesting to see the immediate difference to the movement!

12/09/2024

26/08/2024

Marina Rodríguez Alonso Veterinarian |MScs. Equine Physiotherapist | Brand & Product Leader Animal Health The innovative radiofrequency technology developed by INDIBA has been causing ripples of excitement throughout the realm of equine medicine, offering groundbreaking solutions for an array of co...

24/08/2024

Obviously in true August bank holiday fashion it’s grey and wet and miserable!! Which I cannot complain about because the ground needs it!

Hope everyone enjoys the long weekend despite the weather!
Feat. Eddies ever reliable bottom, enjoying his morning hack in the rain much more than I was at Equine Athletes Veterinary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

20/08/2024

Indiba packed day today from acute new injuries, scarring to some arthritis!

Video is treating some suspected neck OA or cervical malformation, lots and lots of release when turned back out! Excited to see the results in a few more sessions

Already seeing marked improvement in Hock arthritis client and a kissing spines client in just two sessions out of six

Happy to chat if you think Indiba might benifit your horse, and speak to your vet if needed. The research speaks for itself!!

Indiba Animal Health

16/08/2024

Updated pricing including Indiba!

15/08/2024

Introducing INDIBA radio frequency! Covering LINCOLNSHIRE!! + Rutland, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

Ive taken the plunge to invest in an indiba and we are SOOOO excited! Offering mobile treatments and in house treatments on bespoke Rehabilitation livery at Equine Athletes Veterinary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation as well as weekly clinics in house.

Mobile appointments start at £60 per treatment with packages for a course of treatments. In-house and clinic prices to be announced soon.

What can indiba treat?

✅ Joint conditions – osteoarthritis (OA), osteochondrosis dissecans (OCD), sacroilliac (SI) dysfunction

✅Muscle recovery, tonicity and functionality

✅Muscle tears

✅Bone splints

✅Tendon injuries – acute or chronic; tendonitis, tears, ruptures, avulsion fractures

✅Ligament injuries – acute or chronic; desmitis, tears, ruptures from day 1 or old conditions

✅ Spine conditions – kissing spine (ODSP), facet joint OA

✅Pre-surgical preparation

✅ Post-surgical recovery and rehabilitation, even in the presence of metal implants.

✅Promotion of the lymphatic system

There is NO withdrawal period required by FEI, and the therapy is approved to be delivered at FEI competitions

https://indiba.com/us/news/clinical-reports-harnessing-the-power-of-indiba-radiofrequency-in-equine-medicine/

05/08/2024

Such sad loss for the area and the greater equine community!

PORTLAND HOUSE EQUINE CLOSURE

It is with great sadness that we announce the permanent closure of Portland House Equine on the 14th of August 2024.

All registered clients should receive official communications relating to this either by letter, email or text, depending on the contact information we hold.

We would like to stress that this has been an incredibly difficult decision and has not been taken lightly, but reflects the current financial climate, and recruitment challenges within the wider veterinary industry amongst other factors.

We would like to send our huge thanks to the clients who have supported us over the last 11 years. We have genuinely loved looking after every single one of your horses, ponies and donkeys – even those who do not always feel the same about seeing the vet!

The letter you have received should have detailed arrangements for ongoing veterinary provision with Churchfield Equine. We highly recommend Churchfield, who will be able to provide an excellent level of service for all our clients. You are of course free to register with any practice you choose. We will be happy to forward your horses’ clinical histories to your new practice and have set up a form for your history requests. Please use this wherever possible rather than phoning the office. It can be accessed via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/YF9n5ciKxj

Please bear in mind that we are working from now until the 14th with reduced staff levels, and extremely limited appointment availability. Please be kind to our staff who will be doing their absolute best to provide a smooth transition through this difficult time.

We will continue to provide a 24/7 emergency service for registered clients only until the 14th of August. The small animal and farm departments of Portland House Vet Group remain unaffected.

With the kindest regards from the whole equine team.

17/07/2024

Second in the series of what type of livery we can offer.

TYPE 2: Box Rest with Walking Exercise only

This type of livery is suitable for horses who have finished their period of complete box rest after surgery or injury.

They are now ready to begin a carefully structured exercise programme to help return them to full fitness.

We would usually start this phase with non-ridden work. This might be in-hand walking, long reining or going on the horsewalker for a short period only. Often a mixture of all 3!

At this stage we are trying to gently increase the load on the damaged structures (tendons/ligaments/surgical scars or bony injuries) without putting them under so much strain that they do not heal fully or they re-injure.

Horses can be their own worst enemy at this point and they do not always see the need to spend time in walk only!

Luckily we have great facilities here to help make this easier- we have plenty of large barns, the farmyard, indoor and outdoor schools and lots of off road tracks. This means that we can usually find a way to do the walking that the horse can enjoy.

We slowly build up the amount of time spent walking and the amount of challenge within the exercise (adding hills, varied terrain, equine gym etc). This helps ensure that, by the time the weeks of walking are over, the horse is mentally and physically ready for increased activity.

Very reasonably priced and all types of horses catered for.

11/07/2024

I thought it might be useful to do a series of posts on what sort of rehab we offer here at Equine Athletes. With some examples of horses who have stayed with us.

Type 1: BOX REST LIVERY

This is suitable for horses who have had a recent soft tissue injury or are recovering from surgery. At this early stage of their recovery they may need to be in a stable to allow them the best chance to heal.

If this is the case we will try to keep the horse as settled and happy as possible with access to friends, food and a safe, comfortable environment.

We spend time with them grooming them and doing baited stretches daily so they feel good and retain as much core strength as possible.

When the box rest phase of their rehab is over we use a structured process to gradually increase the size of their living area and then reintroduce exercise and turn out when appropriate.

Pic is the leg of a lovely horse who spent some time with us while on box rest following a serious tendon injury. Comparison of his leg at an early stage and then later on in his recovery.