Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI/PTSD): What You Should Know?
Why hasn’t this treatment been approved for TBI? After all, case studies on hyperbaric oxygen therapy and traumatic brain injury have shown it to be effective in dramatically improving chronic TBI, even after months or years have passed since the original injury…
Improving Athletic Performance with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
In recent years, HBOT had been used successfully to help athletes address injuries, improve recovery, and increase mental and physical athletic output. Could HBOT be the secret for taking your athletic performance to the next level?
What Patients Need to Know Before Starting Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
The treatment involves supplying patients with 100 percent oxygen in a pressurized environment, which increases the oxygen in the blood and makes it more readily available to treat illness and injury. If your doctor has recommended HBOT for you, there are a few guidelines you should understand before you begin treatment.
Chronic Wounds and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: How It Helps?
About two percent of the general population of the United States suffers from chronic nonhealing wounds. This may not sound significant, but the estimated cost of caring for these wounds is more than $50 billion dollars each year…
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 […]
Treatment Options for Diabetic Wound Care
It is important to consult a healthcare professional specializing in diabetic wound care to determine the most appropriate treatment. In addition to HBOT, there are common options for diabetic wounds: Wound Debridement – This involves removing dead or infected tissue from the wound to promote healing. Debridement can be done through various methods, such as […]