Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Sports Injury

Written By Dr Gary Dennis

Injuries caused by sports-related activities remain a substantial concern with players, coaches and patients alike. As inflammation and pain play primary roles with respect to recovery, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been shown to significantly reduce inflammation and ameliorate pain. Additionally, HBOT can promote fibroblast/collagen activity to accelerate and enhance healing from surgeries and wounds. New evidence supports HBOT as an adjunct and practical treatment to help moderate the effects of traumatic brain injuries and enhance brain imaging results. HBOT is often utilised by physicians and patients to help reach a full recovery from high-impact insults to the body an is currently used by some of the US Olympic Teams to treat sport-related injuries as part of their official medical techniques and equipment.

Conclusion: “Studies have demonstrated the benefits of HBOT for sports-related injuries with the following:

Accelerate Recovery from Sports-Related Injuries with HBOT

  • Increases Collagen Production

  • Reduces Inflammation and Pain

  • Faster & Better Recovery from Sprains, Tears and Bone Fractures

  • Stimulates Angiogenesis

  • Enhances Recovery from Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) and Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries

  • Decreases susceptibility towards Re-injuring Target Areas

  • Rapid Recovery from Concussions and Head Injuries

  • Improves SPECT Imaging Results

Faster Recovery From Surgeries

  • Increases Fibroblast Activation

  • Reduces Inflammation for Optimal Pre-Op Conditions

  • Reduces Risk of Infection

  • Stimulates Stem Cell Proliferation

  • Decreases Hospital Time

By coupling the advances in sports medicine, physical treatments and hyperbaric medicine, we will accelerate the time to recovery, complement surgical procedures and enhance the outcomes of physical therapy. As many professional sports teams have discovered, HBOT is a real tool to enhance their performance and reduce their down-time from injuries.”

To Read the full research - Journal of Applied Physiology 106 (2): 711-728 2009 and NFL Athlete Improves Cognitive Functioning with HBOT

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Dr Gary Dennis
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