Concussions, all classified as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), vary in severity and should be promptly evaluated by a medical professional. Athletes, particularly in contact sports, and individuals involved in accidents are at risk. Hyperbaric Therapy (HBOT) has shown promise in facilitating concussion/TBI recovery by reducing hypoxia and neuroinflammation while enhancing brain circulation. Studies dating back to 1964 have demonstrated HBOT’s benefits for TBI patients, including reducing intracranial pressure and improving brain metabolic activity.
Neurological Repair and Regeneration:
- Mitigates hypoxia and brain inflammation
- Stimulates stem cell mobilization and proliferation
- Promotes tissue recovery and neurogenesis
- Induces demyelination
- Moderates mitochondrial disorders
- Fosters neuroplasticity
Enhanced Function and Quality of Life:
- Advances cognitive function and motor skills
- Alleviates spasticity and seizures
- Enhances speech, balance, and walking
- Promotes better eye contact and pain reduction
- Facilitates accelerated recovery and stem cell mobilization
Brain Health:
- Improves memory, attention, and reaction time
- Enhances cerebral blood flow and executive function
- Reduces emotional distress
Mental Health and Wellness:
- Enhances memory, mental performance, and executive function
- Facilitates cognitive and motor function development
Concussion/TBI Studies
- 1.6 ATA vs 2.2 AVA in TBI: https://www.ihausa.org/pdf/adult-indications/traumatic-brain-injury/1.6-ata-vs-2.2-ata-in-tbi.pdf
- Combining Electroacupuncture and HBOT to Treat Facial Paralysis in Children: https://www.ihausa.org/pdf/adult-indications/traumatic-brain-injury/combining-electroacupuncture-and-hbot-to-treat-facial-paralysis-in-children.pdf
- HBOT for Post-Concussive Syndrome: https://www.ihausa.org/pdf/adult-indications/traumatic-brain-injury/hbot-for-post-concussive-syndrome.pdf
- HBOT for TBI 5 Years Post-Injury: https://www.ihausa.org/pdf/adult-indications/traumatic-brain-injury/hbot-for-tbi-5-years-post-injury.pdf
- HBOT Helps Protect the Brain Post-TBI: https://www.ihausa.org/pdf/adult-indications/traumatic-brain-injury/hbot-helps-protect-the-brain-post-tbi.pdf
- HBOT Helps the Damaged Brain: https://www.ihausa.org/pdf/adult-indications/traumatic-brain-injury/hbot-helps-the-damaged-brain.pdf
- HBOT Produces Neurogenesis: https://www.ihausa.org/pdf/adult-indications/traumatic-brain-injury/hbot-produces-neurogenesis.pdf
- Low Pressure Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Blast-Induced Post-Concussion Syndrome and PTSD: https://www.ihausa.org/pdf/adult-indications/traumatic-brain-injury/low-pressure-hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-for-blast-induced-post-concussion-syndrome-and-ptsd.pdf
- Pre-Treating the Brain with HBOT Before Stroke _ TBI to Reduce Damage: https://www.ihausa.org/pdf/adult-indications/traumatic-brain-injury/pre-treating-the-brain-with-hbo-before-stroke-tbi-to-reduce-damage.pdf
