At Hampton Roads Hyperbaric we treat many patients with mTBI, persistent post concussion syndrome and anoxic brain injury, both military and civilian community members. Our patients search for healthy, effective interventions to find relief from myriad symptoms that brain injury creates. Those symptoms include anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, chronic headaches, cognitive decline, memory loss, chronic pain and many other issues that create challenges in every day life.
In the past it was believed that once brain cells were injured they could not be revitalized. In the recent past, studies have shown injured cells can rejuvenate with the increased pressure to force 100% oxygen to the injured tissue. Evidence such as SPECT imaging, computer-based cognitive assessments, self-assessments and QEEG conducted pre and post therapy prove the efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and neurotherapy as effective and healthy interventions for many types of brain injuries.
A study led by Dr. Paul Harch, Clinical Professor and Director of Hyperbaric Medicine at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, that included 30 active-duty or veterans (men and women) ages 18 to 65, with one or more mild-moderate blast TBI occurring at least 1 year ago and post 9/11/01, revealed that participants experienced a significant reduction in symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTS symptoms and suicidal ideation. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5674654/
How it helps
By going under pressure, oxygen is forced to dissolve into the plasma and get to the injured areas, saturating the hypoxic tissue, muscle, and bone. This forces the inflammation to go down and the growth of new blood vessels forcing accelerated healing, which reduces bruising, swelling and pain. Increased oxygen also stimulates stem cells and reduces lactic acid.
Call us for a consultation to learn more about hyperbaric oxygen therapy for brain injury at 757-452-3934.