The use of a Hyperbaric chamber for wound healing and concussions is not new. In fact, when doing a literature search over 379,000 results came up! If you’re a person who likes to do their research, a great site that discusses the use of mild hyperbaric therapy and concussions is http://www.hbot.com/categories/hbot-concussion AND http://medicalgasresearch.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/2045-9912-4-8
What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? HBOT is the use of Oxygen in a pressurized environment, at a level higher that 1 atmosphere absolute (ATA). Increased pressure allows Oxygen to dissolve and saturate more effectively in the blood system, primarily the plasma (independent of hemoglobin), which yields a broad variety of positive physiological, biochemical and cellular effects. This non-invasive therapy is the most trusted way to increase oxygen levels to all organs of the body. The typical treatment last for 60-120 min, during which the patient lies down and breathes normally. One session of HBOT increases the oxygenation of the blood system by 50%. Research also shows that it takes a minimum of 10 total hours to change an MRI of the brain.
Some of the proven benefits of using HBOT therapy:
1) Reduces Tissue Hypoxia
2) Reduces inflammation
3) Ameliorates Neurological and brain conditions such as concussion and stroke (as well as injuries)
4) Anti-infectious
5) Creates new blood vessels and capillaries
6) Promotes stem cell mobilization
Call CSI today, to see if you can benefit from HBOT therapy. (805-371-0737)
