
INDIBA radiofrequency is a useful complement for relieving pain and aiding recovery from muscle, tendon and joint injuries, always as part of an active physiotherapy plan.

INDIBA is a radiofrequency device that passes a high-frequency current through the tissues via an electrode and a return plate. It works in capacitive mode, which acts mainly on superficial and soft tissues, and resistive mode, which reaches denser structures such as tendons, ligaments or joint areas.
Depending on the intensity, it can be used without any noticeable rise in temperature, in more acute or sensitive phases, or with gentle warmth in later phases. It is used to reduce pain, ease the feeling of stiffness and make movement easier, which helps you make better progress with exercise.
Let us be honest about its role: the available evidence supports its use as a complement for pain and recovery in some injuries, but it does not replace therapeutic exercise or good load management. That is why at Centro Ubud we do not offer it as a stand-alone treatment, but as one more tool within the plan.
It is a non-invasive, well-tolerated technique, applied by physiotherapists after an assessment confirming that it is appropriate and that there are no contraindications.
In a typical session, the physiotherapist glides the electrode over the area with a conductive medium while you lie or sit comfortably, adjusting the intensity according to what you feel. We often combine it with active movement or apply it just before exercise, so the reduction in pain is put to use in gaining strength and mobility. That way every session adds up towards the goal of getting back to your usual activity.
We do not apply INDIBA if you have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, during pregnancy, over areas with tumours, venous thrombosis, active infection or fever, or over areas with loss of sensation. If you have metal implants in the area, we assess it beforehand.


Support for pain while the tendon adapts to load.

Reducing pain and stiffness to make movement easier.

Recovery after sprains and joint pain in the knee or ankle.
We examine the injury, check for contraindications and decide whether INDIBA adds value in your case.
We combine INDIBA with exercise and other techniques, with an approximate number of sessions.
We use the improvement in pain to progress load and function.
A comfortable technique that we build into an active plan.
Acts on muscle and superficial tissue with a gentle sensation.
Reaches tendons, ligaments and joint areas.
The main component for restoring the capacity of the area.
See therapeutic exerciseSometimes we combine INDIBA with mobilisation or manual techniques.
Tell us what you would like to improve and we will explain, with no obligation, which treatment suits you.
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All treatments are subject to a prior professional assessment. Results are individual and may vary from person to person. Centro Ubud is an authorised healthcare centre in Torremolinos (Málaga). NICA 64610. Clínica UBUD S.L. · CIF B56756158.