The Science Behind Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Its Benefits
Beginnings of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy The clinical evidence for hyperbaric oxygen therapy goes back more than 300 years. In 1662, a British physician named Nathaniel Henshaw created a chamber called a domicilium, believing that increased air pressure would be beneficial for patients suffering from acute conditions. He didn’t have scientific evidence to back this up, […]
What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and How Does it Work?
Understanding Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy How much do you know about hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)? If you’re like most people, it’s probably not very much. If you have heard of it, you probably know that it’s used for treating deep-sea and scuba divers who have been affected by rapid pressure changes. What most people don’t know […]