Hyperbaric Therapy emerges as a potent ally in both the prevention and treatment of strokes, wielding various mechanisms to safeguard against this debilitating condition. It serves as a proactive measure, fortifying the brain’s resilience against potential strokes, while also acting as a formidable tool in the recovery journey for those affected.
Stroke Prevention
- Mitigates atherosclerosis, a key risk factor for strokes
- Preconditions the brain, fostering neuroprotective attributes
- Mitigates oxidative stress within the brain
- Sparks angiogenesis, fostering the formation of new blood vessels
Stroke Recovery
- Accelerates the restoration of gross and fine motor skills
- Eases spasticity, enhancing mobility and comfort
- Enhances language fluency, facilitating clearer communication
- Stimulates the proliferation and mobilization of stem cells, aiding in tissue repair
- Bolsters neuroplasticity, enabling the nervous system to adapt and heal
- Drives swifter overall recovery timelines
- Improves aphasia, a common post-stroke language impairment
- Enhances ataxia and dysphagia management, fostering better coordination and swallowing
- Elevates mood, offering psychological respite amidst recovery challenges
- Enhances vision, crucial for overall well-being and independence
- Boosts penumbra tissue recovery, salvaging potentially salvageable brain areas
- Promotes neurogenesis, fostering the creation of new neurons
- Reduces paralysis, restoring movement and function
- Fosters angiogenesis, expediting the restoration process
Through these multifaceted interventions, Hyperbaric Therapy emerges as a beacon of hope, not only in preventing strokes but also in fostering remarkable recoveries for those navigating the aftermath of this life-altering event.
Stroke Studies
- Brain Tissue Growth on HBOT: https://www.ihausa.org/pdf/adult-indications/stroke/brain-tissue-growth-on-hbot.pdf
- Functional MRI Evaluation of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Efficacy in Chronic Cerebral Stroke: https://www.ihausa.org/pdf/adult-indications/stroke/functional-mri-fmri-evaluation-of-hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-hbot-efficacy-in-chronic-cerebral-stroke.pdf
- HBOT Helps Lower Blood Sugars: https://www.ihausa.org/pdf/adult-indications/stroke/hbot-helps-lower-blood-sugars.pdf
- HBOT Improves Neurocognitive Functions of Post-Stroke Patients: https://www.ihausa.org/pdf/adult-indications/stroke/hbot-improves-neurocognitive-functions-of-post-stroke-patients.pdf
- HBOT Effects on Cystain C Post-Stroke: https://www.ihausa.org/pdf/adult-indications/stroke/hbot-s-effect-on-cystain-c-post-stroke.pdf
- Preconditioning the Brain with HBOT Before Stroke _ TBI to Reduce Damage: https://www.ihausa.org/pdf/adult-indications/stroke/preconditioning-the-brain-with-hbo-before-stroke-tbi-to-reduce-damage.pdf
