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Neurological
HBOT research outcomes are very promising for various conditions such as Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis...
Migraine Headache
Migraine is a common neurologic syndrome characterized by severe headache, nausea, vomiting, and hypersensitivity to lights and sounds. Other common symptoms include chills, sweating, fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, numbness or tingling, and difficulty speaking or concentrating. Some patients experience warning signs, such as visual disturbances or aura, a few minutes or a whole day before an attack, which may last 4 to 72 hours.
The National Headache Foundation estimates that 28 million Americans suffer from migraines. Women are affected more than men, and people of all ages can fall victim to chronic headaches. Many people experience their first migraine during adolescence or young adulthood.
The precise causes and mechanisms of migraine are unknown. Attacks originate with chemical changes in the brain and nervous system and progress into painful restrictions in blood flow. Certain tastes, odors, lights, noises, and physical or emotional stress may trigger migraine.
Persons who may benefit from hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) are those whose migraines have more of a vascular origin (induced either by imbalance of chemicals or abnormal blood flow to a particular brain area) or those who have side effects or contraindications to standard drug therapy.
HBOT has been shown to change the amount of blood flow in the brain during migraine episodes. Additionally, HBOT can favorably alter some of the chemical levels that induce migraines (serotonin and substance P). Both published and unpublished studies show that HBOT is effective in aborting a migraine headache in 80% of patients within 40 minutes of treatment. Effedal et al 2004 found that prophylactic use of HBOT to prevent headaches can reduce the number of headaches.
Studies and reviews:
- Revisiting the expanded use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for treatment of resistant migraines
- Normobaric and hyperbaric oxygen therapy for migraine and cluster headache
- Hyperbaric oxygen in the treatment of migraine with aura
- Practice parameter: Evidence-based guidelines for migraine headache (an evidence-based review)
- A preliminary report on hyperbaric oxygen in the relief of migraine headache
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Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are diagnosed today more than ever before: Autism currently affects 1 in 68 children and 1 in 42 boys...
Sports Injuries
Concussions
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps athletes at all skill
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get back to their favorite pursuit...
Military
TBI/PTSD
Our U. S. Military Volunteers who are injured on the battlefield in the line of duty deserve the best treatment our nation can offer...
wound care
Non-healing wounds are often associated with inadequate circulation, poorly functioning veins, reaction to radiation therapy, traumatic injury...
Routine Covered Conditions
Diabetic wounds of the lower extremities
Compromised skin grafts and flaps
Chronic refractory osteomyelitis
Acute peripheral arterial insufficiency
Acute traumatic peripheral ischemia
Crush injuries/Compartment syndrome injuries
Internationally Treated Conditions
Routine Covered Conditions
Internationally Treated Conditions
Neurological
Autism
Sports Injuries
Concussions
Military
TBI/PTSD
wound care
Migraine Headache
Migraine is a common neurologic syndrome characterized by severe headache, nausea, vomiting, and hypersensitivity to lights and sounds. Other common symptoms include chills, sweating, fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, numbness or tingling, and difficulty speaking or concentrating. Some patients experience warning signs, such as visual disturbances or aura, a few minutes or a whole day before an attack, which may last 4 to 72 hours.
The National Headache Foundation estimates that 28 million Americans suffer from migraines. Women are affected more than men, and people of all ages can fall victim to chronic headaches. Many people experience their first migraine during adolescence or young adulthood.
The precise causes and mechanisms of migraine are unknown. Attacks originate with chemical changes in the brain and nervous system and progress into painful restrictions in blood flow. Certain tastes, odors, lights, noises, and physical or emotional stress may trigger migraine.
Persons who may benefit from hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) are those whose migraines have more of a vascular origin (induced either by imbalance of chemicals or abnormal blood flow to a particular brain area) or those who have side effects or contraindications to standard drug therapy.
HBOT has been shown to change the amount of blood flow in the brain during migraine episodes. Additionally, HBOT can favorably alter some of the chemical levels that induce migraines (serotonin and substance P). Both published and unpublished studies show that HBOT is effective in aborting a migraine headache in 80% of patients within 40 minutes of treatment. Effedal et al 2004 found that prophylactic use of HBOT to prevent headaches can reduce the number of headaches.
Studies and reviews:
- Revisiting the expanded use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for treatment of resistant migraines
- Normobaric and hyperbaric oxygen therapy for migraine and cluster headache
- Hyperbaric oxygen in the treatment of migraine with aura
- Practice parameter: Evidence-based guidelines for migraine headache (an evidence-based review)
- A preliminary report on hyperbaric oxygen in the relief of migraine headache
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Routine Covered Conditions
Internationally Treated Conditions
Neurological
Autism
Sports Injuries
Military
Wound Care
Autism
Sports Injuries
Concussions
Military
TBI/PTSD
wound care
Migraine Headache
Migraine is a common neurologic syndrome characterized by severe headache, nausea, vomiting, and hypersensitivity to lights and sounds. Other common symptoms include chills, sweating, fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, numbness or tingling, and difficulty speaking or concentrating. Some patients experience warning signs, such as visual disturbances or aura, a few minutes or a whole day before an attack, which may last 4 to 72 hours.
The National Headache Foundation estimates that 28 million Americans suffer from migraines. Women are affected more than men, and people of all ages can fall victim to chronic headaches. Many people experience their first migraine during adolescence or young adulthood.
The precise causes and mechanisms of migraine are unknown. Attacks originate with chemical changes in the brain and nervous system and progress into painful restrictions in blood flow. Certain tastes, odors, lights, noises, and physical or emotional stress may trigger migraine.
Persons who may benefit from hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) are those whose migraines have more of a vascular origin (induced either by imbalance of chemicals or abnormal blood flow to a particular brain area) or those who have side effects or contraindications to standard drug therapy.
HBOT has been shown to change the amount of blood flow in the brain during migraine episodes. Additionally, HBOT can favorably alter some of the chemical levels that induce migraines (serotonin and substance P). Both published and unpublished studies show that HBOT is effective in aborting a migraine headache in 80% of patients within 40 minutes of treatment. Effedal et al 2004 found that prophylactic use of HBOT to prevent headaches can reduce the number of headaches.
Studies and reviews:
- Revisiting the expanded use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for treatment of resistant migraines
- Normobaric and hyperbaric oxygen therapy for migraine and cluster headache
- Hyperbaric oxygen in the treatment of migraine with aura
- Practice parameter: Evidence-based guidelines for migraine headache (an evidence-based review)
- A preliminary report on hyperbaric oxygen in the relief of migraine headache