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HBOT research outcomes are very promising for various conditions such as Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis...
Stroke
A stroke is a serious condition caused by a clot or hemorrhage of a blood vessel in the brain, causing inadequate blood flow and oxygenation to the tissues. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), strokes affect about 795,000 people in the United States each year.
Effects of stroke
Strokes can cause significant impairment in language, cognition, and motor skills and effects can last for years. Depending on the extent and location of the stroke; symptoms of weakness, paralysis, visual disturbances, speech difficulties, and sometimes loss of consciousness or death can occur.
How can Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) assist in stroke rehabilitation?
Traditional stroke rehabilitation options include physical, occupational and speech therapy; but studies have shown that adding HBOT can dramatically improve results even years after the stroke occurred.
The brain consumes 20 percent of the body’s oxygen, but that is only enough oxygen to operate 5 to 10 percent of neurons at any one time. The regeneration process requires much more energy. The tenfold increase in oxygen levels during HBOT treatment supplies the necessary energy for rebuilding neuronal connections and stimulating inactive neurons to facilitate the healing process.
A recent study conducted in Tel Aviv showed significantly increased neuronal activity in post-stroke patients after a two-month period of HBOT treatment compared to control periods of non-treatment. The results indicate that HBOT treatment can lead to significant improvement in brain function in post-stroke patients even at chronically late stages, helping neurons strengthen and build new connections in damaged regions. Patients experienced improvements such as a reversal of paralysis, increased sensation, and renewed use of language.
Although Medicare does not cover HBOT for stroke at this time, more studies are underway to prove the cost effectiveness and incredible benefits of HBOT for stroke.
Studies and reviews:
- Hyperbaric Oxygenation In The Acute Stroke
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Induces Late Neuroplasticity in Post Stroke Patients – Randomized, Prospective Trial
- Hyperbaric Oxygen in the Treatment of Patients with Cerebral Stroke, Brain Trauma and Neurological Disease
- Reversal of Residual Stroke Symptoms Using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- Identification of hypometabolic areas in the brain using brain imaging and hyperbaric oxygen
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Promotes neurogenesis: where do we stand?
- Hypoxia and Hyperbaric Oxygen Thearpy: A Review
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Autism
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
levels heal quickly and
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...
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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
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Internationally Treated Conditions
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Autism
Sports Injuries
Concussions
Military
TBI/PTSD
wound care
Stroke
A stroke is a serious condition caused by a clot or hemorrhage of a blood vessel in the brain, causing inadequate blood flow and oxygenation to the tissues. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), strokes affect about 795,000 people in the United States each year.
Effects of stroke
Strokes can cause significant impairment in language, cognition, and motor skills and effects can last for years. Depending on the extent and location of the stroke; symptoms of weakness, paralysis, visual disturbances, speech difficulties, and sometimes loss of consciousness or death can occur.
How can Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) assist in stroke rehabilitation?
Traditional stroke rehabilitation options include physical, occupational and speech therapy; but studies have shown that adding HBOT can dramatically improve results even years after the stroke occurred.
The brain consumes 20 percent of the body’s oxygen, but that is only enough oxygen to operate 5 to 10 percent of neurons at any one time. The regeneration process requires much more energy. The tenfold increase in oxygen levels during HBOT treatment supplies the necessary energy for rebuilding neuronal connections and stimulating inactive neurons to facilitate the healing process.
A recent study conducted in Tel Aviv showed significantly increased neuronal activity in post-stroke patients after a two-month period of HBOT treatment compared to control periods of non-treatment. The results indicate that HBOT treatment can lead to significant improvement in brain function in post-stroke patients even at chronically late stages, helping neurons strengthen and build new connections in damaged regions. Patients experienced improvements such as a reversal of paralysis, increased sensation, and renewed use of language.
Although Medicare does not cover HBOT for stroke at this time, more studies are underway to prove the cost effectiveness and incredible benefits of HBOT for stroke.
Studies and reviews:
- Hyperbaric Oxygenation In The Acute Stroke
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Induces Late Neuroplasticity in Post Stroke Patients – Randomized, Prospective Trial
- Hyperbaric Oxygen in the Treatment of Patients with Cerebral Stroke, Brain Trauma and Neurological Disease
- Reversal of Residual Stroke Symptoms Using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- Identification of hypometabolic areas in the brain using brain imaging and hyperbaric oxygen
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Promotes neurogenesis: where do we stand?
- Hypoxia and Hyperbaric Oxygen Thearpy: A Review
Videos:
Routine Covered Conditions
Internationally Treated Conditions
Neurological
Autism
Sports Injuries
Military
Wound Care
Autism
Sports Injuries
Concussions
Military
TBI/PTSD
wound care
Stroke
A stroke is a serious condition caused by a clot or hemorrhage of a blood vessel in the brain, causing inadequate blood flow and oxygenation to the tissues. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), strokes affect about 795,000 people in the United States each year.
Effects of stroke
Strokes can cause significant impairment in language, cognition, and motor skills and effects can last for years. Depending on the extent and location of the stroke; symptoms of weakness, paralysis, visual disturbances, speech difficulties, and sometimes loss of consciousness or death can occur.
How can Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) assist in stroke rehabilitation?
Traditional stroke rehabilitation options include physical, occupational and speech therapy; but studies have shown that adding HBOT can dramatically improve results even years after the stroke occurred.
The brain consumes 20 percent of the body’s oxygen, but that is only enough oxygen to operate 5 to 10 percent of neurons at any one time. The regeneration process requires much more energy. The tenfold increase in oxygen levels during HBOT treatment supplies the necessary energy for rebuilding neuronal connections and stimulating inactive neurons to facilitate the healing process.
A recent study conducted in Tel Aviv showed significantly increased neuronal activity in post-stroke patients after a two-month period of HBOT treatment compared to control periods of non-treatment. The results indicate that HBOT treatment can lead to significant improvement in brain function in post-stroke patients even at chronically late stages, helping neurons strengthen and build new connections in damaged regions. Patients experienced improvements such as a reversal of paralysis, increased sensation, and renewed use of language.
Although Medicare does not cover HBOT for stroke at this time, more studies are underway to prove the cost effectiveness and incredible benefits of HBOT for stroke.
Studies and reviews:
- Hyperbaric Oxygenation In The Acute Stroke
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Induces Late Neuroplasticity in Post Stroke Patients – Randomized, Prospective Trial
- Hyperbaric Oxygen in the Treatment of Patients with Cerebral Stroke, Brain Trauma and Neurological Disease
- Reversal of Residual Stroke Symptoms Using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- Identification of hypometabolic areas in the brain using brain imaging and hyperbaric oxygen
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Promotes neurogenesis: where do we stand?
- Hypoxia and Hyperbaric Oxygen Thearpy: A Review