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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is used to support healing and recovery for a variety of medical conditions by increasing oxygen availability at the cellular level. At Tahoe Hyperbaric, we provide HBOT for conditions such as post-surgical recovery, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), chronic wounds, Lyme disease, radiation tissue damage, and osteoarthritis. HBOT has been widely recognized for accelerating healing in non-healing wounds, reducing inflammation, and enhancing tissue regeneration.
It is also used for neurological conditions, such as stroke and concussion recovery, as well as for improving immune function in individuals dealing with infections or autoimmune disorders. By delivering 100% pure oxygen in a pressurized environment, HBOT promotes faster recovery and optimized wellness for a range of conditions.
- Torn Ligaments and Sports Injuries: By increasing oxygen delivery to injured tissues, HBOT may accelerate the healing process of torn ligaments and other sports-related injuries, facilitating a quicker return to activity.
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): HBOT may aid in the recovery of brain function following TBI by reducing inflammation and promoting neuroplasticity.
- Cardiovascular Disease: HBOT may support heart health by improving oxygen delivery to cardiac tissues, reducing inflammation, and promoting vascular repair.
- Spinal Cord Injuries: HBOT is being explored for its potential to promote healing and improve function in individuals with spinal cord injuries by reducing inflammation and supporting tissue repair.
- Altitude Sickness: HBOT can provide relief for individuals suffering from acute mountain sickness by rapidly increasing oxygen levels and alleviating symptoms such as headaches and fatigue.
- Crush Injuries and Compartment Syndromes: HBOT reduces swelling and supports tissue survival in traumatic injuries, improving outcomes.
- Enhancement of Healing in Selected Problem Wounds: Chronic wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers, may heal more effectively with HBOT by improving oxygenation and promoting tissue repair.
- Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections (Necrotizing Fasciitis): HBOT supports the body’s fight against severe infections by enhancing white blood cell activity and promoting healing.
- Chronic Refractory Osteomyelitis: For persistent bone infections unresponsive to standard treatments, HBOT delivers high oxygen concentrations to affected areas, aiding in infection control and bone healing.
- Compromised Skin Grafts and Flaps: By enhancing oxygen delivery, HBOT supports the survival and integration of skin grafts and flaps, reducing the risk of tissue loss.
- Thermal Burns: HBOT reduces inflammation and accelerates healing in burn injuries, potentially decreasing the need for surgical interventions.
- Severe Anemia: When blood transfusions are not an option, HBOT can temporarily support oxygen delivery to tissues in cases of severe anemia.
- Radiation-Induced Cystitis and Proctitis: HBOT has been shown to help alleviate symptoms of radiation-induced injuries to the bladder and rectum by enhancing tissue oxygenation.
- Delayed Radiation Injuries (Soft Tissue and Bony Necrosis): HBOT promotes healing in tissues damaged by radiation therapy, improving blood flow and tissue regeneration.
- Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Early intervention with HBOT can improve hearing recovery by increasing oxygen supply to the inner ear.
- Intracranial Abscesses: HBOT enhances the effectiveness of antibiotics and the body’s immune response in treating brain abscesses.
- Lyme Disease: Some studies suggest that HBOT may help alleviate symptoms of Lyme disease by enhancing the body’s immune response and aiding in the eradication of the bacteria responsible for the condition.
- Decompression Sickness (The Bends): HBOT is the primary treatment for decompression sickness, a condition affecting divers who ascend too quickly, leading to nitrogen bubble formation in tissues.
- Migraine and Cluster Headaches: HBOT may provide relief for individuals suffering from severe headaches by reducing the frequency and intensity of migraine and cluster headache attacks.
- Fibromyalgia: Some research indicates that HBOT may help reduce pain and improve quality of life in individuals suffering from fibromyalgia by enhancing tissue oxygenation and reducing inflammation.
- Chronic Pain Syndromes: HBOT may help manage chronic pain conditions by reducing inflammation and promoting healing in affected tissues.
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: HBOT has been explored as a potential treatment to alleviate symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome by improving cellular energy production and reducing oxidative stress.
- Stroke Recovery: HBOT has been studied for its potential to enhance neurological recovery after a stroke by increasing oxygen supply to affected brain areas.
- Multiple Sclerosis: Some studies have explored the use of HBOT to alleviate symptoms and slow the progression of multiple sclerosis by reducing inflammation and supporting nerve function.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): HBOT has been studied for its potential to improve oxygenation and reduce inflammation in individuals with COPD, supporting better lung function and quality of life.
- Cerebral Palsy: Research is ongoing into the potential benefits of HBOT for improving motor function and reducing spasticity in individuals with cerebral palsy.
- Alzheimer’s Disease: Preliminary studies suggest that HBOT may have a role in improving cognitive function and slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by enhancing brain oxygenation.
- Parkinson’s Disease: HBOT is being investigated for its potential to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life in individuals with Parkinson’s disease by supporting neuronal health.
- Autism Spectrum Disorders: While research is ongoing, some studies have investigated the use of HBOT to improve cognitive and behavioral functions in individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Recent studies have shown that HBOT can alleviate symptoms for individuals with PTSD unresponsive to traditional treatments.
- Air or Gas Embolism: HBOT reduces the size of gas bubbles in the bloodstream, effectively treating air or gas embolisms that can occur during certain medical procedures or trauma.
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: By increasing oxygen levels in the blood, HBOT helps displace carbon monoxide from hemoglobin, restoring oxygen delivery to tissues.
- Gas Gangrene (Clostridial Myonecrosis): HBOT inhibits the growth of anaerobic bacteria and enhances the effectiveness of antibiotics, aiding in the treatment of gas gangrene.
- Plastic Surgery Recovery: HBOT can promote faster healing and reduce swelling and bruising following plastic surgery procedures, leading to improved outcomes and reduced recovery times.
- Pneumonia: HBOT may aid in recovery by improving oxygen delivery to inflamed and infected lung tissue, enhancing the body’s ability to fight the infection.
- Viruses: HBOT is being explored for its ability to enhance immune function and reduce inflammation, potentially aiding recovery from certain viral infections.
- The Flu (Influenza): HBOT may help alleviate severe flu symptoms by boosting oxygenation, reducing inflammation, and supporting overall immune function.
- Bacterial Infections: HBOT enhances the body’s ability to fight bacterial infections by increasing oxygenation to tissues and supporting the effectiveness of antibiotics.