| Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, also known as HBO or HBOT, is a specialized therapy that uses an increase in
atmospheric pressure to allow the body to incorporate more oxygen into blood
cells, blood plasma, cerebral-spinal fluid, and other body fluids.
Some of the reasons for application of
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- Certain non-healing wounds (post-surgical
or diabetic foot ulcers)
- Radiation soft tissue necrosis and radiation osteonecrosis
- Necrotizing fasciitis (flesh eating bacteria)
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
- Decompression sickness
- Severe infection by anaerobic bacteria (such as gas gangrene)
- Air or gas embolism
- Severe uncorrected anemia
- Chronic refractory osteomyelitis
- Enhancement of healing in problem wounds
- Sports injuries
- Crush injury or acute trauma
- Skin grafts and flaps
- Thermal burns
How Does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Help in Healing?
Humans can live without oxygen for approximately 5 minutes. Oxygen is
essential to our existence, as evidenced in the numerous conditions caused
by oxygen deficiencies in our bodies. This lack of oxygen results in a
dysfunction of organ systems, causing numerous chronic health conditions.
When utilizing HBOT, oxygen is forced into the tissues, organs, brain and
fluids throughout the body through the pressurization of the hyperbaric
chamber.
- Oxygen floods areas that are oxygen
starved to stimulate cell growth and regeneration.
- Hyperbaric oxygen increases neural brain function due to oxygen
saturation.
- Oxygen displaces toxins and other impurities to assist in detoxification
of your system.
- Hyperbaric oxygen acts as an anti-viral and anti-bacterial. Viruses &
bacteria can't tolerate oxygen.
- Oxygen reduces tumor growth in cancer patients.
- Hyperbaric serves as an immune system modulator, bringing T and B cells
within normal levels.
- Hyperbaric oxygen provides many other condition specific benefits.
Please contact us at (818) 343-3571 to make
an appointment for a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy session. A 50-60 minute
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy session is $75.00
For your comfort and relaxation, we suggest bringing a cd player or I-Pod
type device with headphones.
Please note: If you are
claustrophobic, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is not a good idea.
Disclaimer: The preceding is to provide information about
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and the benefits that may be derived. Hyperbaric
Oxygen Therapy is
intended to enhance, not replace any drugs or treatment program prescribed or
recommended by a physician or healthcare professional. It is not intended to
claim a cure for any disease or condition. It should not take the place of
medical advice or treatment.
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