Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is gaining recognition and popularity as an adjunct therapeutic option in the rehabilitation of sports-related injuries. HBOT is a medical treatment that uses oxygen in a pressurized environment to help with different acute and chronic conditions.

The delivery of pure oxygen under pressure to damaged tissues in the body speeds up the healing of wounds, injuries, infections, and certain other conditions. It does this by increasing the amount of oxygen that your blood can carry and by stimulating the release of growth factors and stem cells.

Just like in the office, several clinical studies have shown that HBOT can improve the body's natural repair and regeneration processes. This makes it useful for healing sports injuries, recovering after surgery, and improving overall well-being by promoting better sleep and reducing stress.

On any given day, your body needs an adequate supply of oxygen to function optimally in normal conditions. When you have an injury, are recovering from surgery, or suffering from physical or mental stress, the tissues require even more oxygen for repair and recovery.

HBOT not only increases the amount of oxygen your lungs can take in and push through the body to injured tissues, but it also provides many additional benefits that speed the healing time of a variety of sports-related injuries, including Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) tears, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears and even Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI.)

HBOT offers many benefits when recovering from sports injuries, including

• Stimulating the release of stem cells,

• Reducing inflammation and associated pain,

• Encouraging the production of collagen,

• Stimulating angiogenesis (the formation of new blood vessels from existing ones)

• Improving blood flow and oxygen saturation in damaged areas of the brain can enhance healing and cognitive function after a concussion. Enhancing healing and cognitive function after a concussion can be achieved by improving blood flow and oxygen saturation in damaged areas of the brain.

After surgery, HBOT can decrease time in the hospital by

• Promoting damaged tissue repair and the growth of new blood vessels,

• Increasing fibroblast activation, the production of collagen and other fibers by cells in connective tissues,

• Reducing inflammation for optimal pre- and post-op conditions, and

• Lowering the risk of post-op infection.

• Stimulating stem cell proliferation

HBOT can result in better overall well-being.

• Higher levels of oxygen in the brain and bloodstream can improve sleep by making it easier for the brain to enter and maintain a state of deep sleep. This particular stage of sleep is widely regarded as the most restorative phase.

• By increasing blood flow and metabolism in the brain, HBOT can enhance cognitive function in older adults and improve outcomes after stroke or other brain injury caused by prolonged oxygen deprivation.

• Once thought of as a beneficial side effect of this therapy, stress reduction is now a common reason people seek HBOT. The reduced inflammation, better sleep potential, and enhanced oxygen supply can reduce anxiety levels and improve overall mood.

• HBOT can help your body function more effectively by enhancing the body’s immune systems and regulating hormone production.

HBOT is a helpful treatment that has been shown to increase oxygen levels throughout the body and aid in recovery from injury, infection, and illness. It can also improve overall well-being.