Hyperbaric Medicine

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a physical therapy that is used to reduce joint and muscle pain, improve blood supply and immune function, and stimulate nerve cell regeneration. It is frequently utilised by sportspeople and others with an interest in increasing their bodily performance, accelerating healing and improving their overall wellbeing.

How does it work?

Patients undergoing Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy are placed in specially pressurised hyperbaric chambers. These chambers increase the pressure around the patient using oxygen, which allows oxygen to be absorbed into the bloodstream up to 20 times faster and at far greater concentraions . This increased oxygen absorption greatly affects the rate at which tissues can regenerate, as well as having other profound physiological effects.

How does it compare to surgery and other therapies?

In addition to being the sole treatment for many patients, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is often undertaken in conjunction with other forms of physical therapy, or to aid the patient’s recovery from surgery. The high level of oxygenation increases muscle and tissue regeneration, as well as increasing white blood cell function and the overall performance of the immune system.

Combined with other therapies or used on its own, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy aids healing and bodily performance, increasing your quality of life from the inside out.

For more information, or to find out if HBOT is right for you, contact us .