| Sports & Hyperbarics |
Hyperbaric PHP
May 2014 |
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Greetings!
At our clinic, we have had the great blessing and fortune to treat many professional athletes who have used hyperbaric therapy as part of their recovery from sports-related injuries.
Injuries caused by sports related activities are a substantial concern among players, coaches and parents 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 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 (TBI) and enhance brain scan results. HBOT is often utilized by physicians and individuals to help reach a full recovery from high-impact insults to the body and is currently used by some of the U.S. Olympic Teams to treat sports-related injuries as part of their official medical techniques and equipment. Studies and clinical experiences have demonstrated the benefits of HBOT for sports-related injuries with the following:
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| Accelerate Recovery from Sports-Related Injuries |
- Increases Collagen Production
- Reduces Inflammation & Pain
- Faster & Better Recovery from Sprains, Tears & Bone Fractures
- Stimulates the Creation of New Blood Vessels
- Enhances Recovery from Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) & Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
- Decreases Susceptibility Towards Reinjuring Target Areas
- Rapid Recovery from Concussions & Head Injuries
- Improves Brain Scan Results
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| Faster Recovery from Surgeries |
- Accelerates & Enhances Healing
- Reduces Inflammation for Optimal Pre-Surgical Conditions
- Reduces Risk of Infection
- Stimulates the Creation of New Stem Cells
- Decreases Hospital Time
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| Amplify Recovery from Intensive Training |
- Accelerates Healing from Muscle Strain
- Improves Blood Flow
- Increases Energy Levels
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| Study: NFL Athlete Improves Cognitive Functioning with HBOT |
- In 2011, a case report was published involving an NFL player who suffered multiple concussions. This subsequently led to the development of hydrocephalus (Accumulated fluid within the brain), which required emergency shunt brain surgery. The star athlete continued playing and won the Super Bowl, only for his shunt to fail, which led to additional emergency back-to-back surgeries. Following his surgeries, he received 40, one hour treatments of HBOT. After the treatment protocol, he was independently assessed with neurocognitive evaluations and brain scans by the Amen Clinic in California. Marked improvements in 5 out of 6 indices on the MicroCog assessment for cognitive functioning (a computerized assessment sequence designed to detect early signs of cognitive impairment) was confirmed, in addition to drastic enhancements with respect to his brain scan.
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Please keep us in mind if you, or anyone you know, may be interested in hyperbaric therapy for sports and sports-related injuries. We are always happy to help! God Bless.
Sincerely,
Bill Schindler
Hyperbaric PHP |
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