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Sports Injuries
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has emerged as a proven treatment option for sports injuries, offering athletes an effective means of accelerating their recovery and enhancing their performance.
This innovative therapy involves breathing 95% pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber, allowing higher levels of oxygen to dissolve into the bloodstream and reach damaged tissues more efficiently. By increasing oxygen availability, HBOT promotes healing by reducing swelling, stimulating the growth of new blood vessels, and enhancing the production of collagen.
Athletes undergoing HBOT for sports injuries often experience faster recovery times, reduced pain, and improved overall function, enabling them to return to their sport sooner and with greater confidence.
Woundcare
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has demonstrated remarkable efficacy in wound care, providing a powerful boost to the healing process.
By exposing patients to 95% pure oxygen at increased pressures within a pressurized chamber, HBOT significantly increases oxygen levels in the bloodstream, enabling enhanced tissue regeneration and wound healing due to starvation/lack of oxygen.
The elevated oxygen concentration promotes the growth of new blood vessels, and reduces swelling, all of which are vital for effective wound healing.
HBOT has proven particularly beneficial for chronic, non-healing wounds, such as diabetic ulcers and radiation-induced tissue damage, offering patients a non-invasive and highly effective treatment option for achieving optimal wound healing outcomes, also due to the lack of blood circulation.
Rejuvination
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has emerged as a promising avenue for rejuvenation, offering a multitude of benefits for overall wellness and vitality. By exposing individuals to pure oxygen at increased pressures within a pressurized chamber, HBOT enhances cellular function, promotes tissue regeneration, and stimulates collagen production. The heightened oxygen concentration delivered during HBOT sessions can help improve skin elasticity, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and enhance overall skin texture. Additionally, the increased oxygen supply supports the body’s natural detoxification processes, aiding in the removal of toxins and promoting a rejuvenated and revitalized state. With its holistic approach, HBOT presents a non-invasive and innovative solution for individuals seeking a natural method to promote rejuvenation and maintain a youthful appearance.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
- At increased pressure of 1,5 – 2 ATA, 95% pure oxygen dissolves into the plasma of the blood, resulting in increased delivery of oxygen to the tissues.
- Increases white blood cell activity at the wound site, this boosts your body’s own immunity to fight the infection in the wound.
- Reduces oedema (swelling) by vasoconstriction
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF HYPERBARIC OXYGEN CHAMBERS:
- Monoplace: Accommodates one patient at a time
- Multiplace: This may accommodate between 2-10 patients at a time, consisting usually of patients and a chamber supervisor.
CONDITIONS APPROVED BY AND ACCEPTED INTERNATIONALLY BY THE UNDERSEA AND HYPERBARIC MEDICAL SOCIETY:
- Air or Gas Embolism
- Carbon monoxide and cyanide poisoning
- Compartment syndrome or Acute peripheral ischemia (e.g. Crush injuries)
- Compromised Skin flaps or Grafts
PREPARATION FOR TREATMENT:
- Patients are referred to the unit by a medical practitioner or may self-refer.
- Patients are assessed by a hyperbaric physician who will recommend a treatment plan and establish whether there are any contra-indications.
- The hyperbaric staff liaise with the medical aid (where applicable) to obtain pre-authorisation for chronic treatments, but it remains the patient’s responsibility.
HOW WILL THE TREATMENT FEEL?
- When being taken down to pressure, it may feel quite warm and be a bit noisy.
- During compression, you will feel the need to equalise your ears intermittently to adjust to the changes in pressure.
- Once the treatment depth has been reached, you will not feel any different and you will be encouraged to relax by watching TV or listening to the radio or just sleep.
ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?
The most common are barotraumas which affect the following body spaces:
- Sinus cavities (if you are suffering from congestion)
- Ears
- Teeth (infected or restored teeth that may have gas contained inside)
- Gastro-Intestinal Tract
- Dizziness or Vertigo
Other Conditions HBOT helps with
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and concussions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Memory problems and Alzheimer’s disease
- Vascular dementia
- Anxiety and depression
- PTSD
- Lyme disease
- Attention problems
- Migraine
- Autoimmune diseases
- Stroke
- Anti-aging