This study demonstrates the advantages of utilizing hyperbaric oxygen therapy following fracture injuries. The authors used a 6 week hyperbaric intensive protocol consisting of 30 sessions at 2.0 ATA. The outcome showed showed accelerated fracture healing with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. In addition, there was a higher amount of type 1 collagen tissue, leading to stronger healing of the fracture <view study> Read Less

HBO is a promising therapy for spinal cord injuries. This study showed that the combination of transplanted Mesenchymal Stem cells (MSCs) and HBO treatment improved the recovery of lost hind limbs function in spinal cord-injured rats <view study>     Read Less

It is very well known in the hyperbaric medical community that the addition of hyperbaric oxygen therapy will help to sensitize insulin levels; thereby effectively reducing blood sugar levels. For obese and diabetic patients, the ability to control their blood sugars is vital.

Researchers in this study demonstrated that "Peripheral insulin sensitivity was increased following HBOT in overweight or obese males with and without type 2 diabetes; this increase was maintained for at least 30 minutes post HBOT" <view study>

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Both growth hormone and hyperbaric oxygen therapy have been shown to increase growth factors and improve healing. This animal study looked at the effects of both, individually and combined, following surgery for ischemic colonic anastomoses. Combined therapy resulted in a favorable therapeutic effect on healing <view study> Read Less

Ever wonder why some people recover well from surgery and others can have long term implications including infections and even amputations. It is now clear that hypoxia (low oxygen levels) clearly effects the response and recovery following surgery. Local hypoxic conditions account for longer time for healing and greater susceptibility for infections. Treatments with hyperbaric oxygen therapy can reduce the hypoxia in the body and have a substantial effect on reducing negative clinical outcomes, along with shortening the healing time, and reducing chances of infection. Many plastic surgeons are now recognizing the benefits of HBOT in their discipline and referring for HBOT post-op. This is making for better and safer surgical procedures, along with less down time and hospitalization <view study> Read Less