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TYPES OF NEUROLOGICAL TRAUMA TREATED BY HBOT
Trumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Mild TBI (Concussion):
- HBOT will reduce post-concussion syndrome symptoms (e.g., headaches, brain fog, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, loss of balance).
- Studies show improved cognitive function, sleep, and mood with symptoms resolved.
- Moderate to Severe TBI:
- Reduces brain edema, improves mitochondrial function, and promotes neurogenesis (new brain cells) with all negative symptoms resolved.
Stroke
Stroke (Ischemic) – caused by a clot or blockage, or a bleed in or around the brain.
- HBOT with subacute and chronic phases:
- Enhances oxygenation to the penumbra (area around the infarct which is a shadow in tissue seen in inflammation)
- with motor recovery, improved speech, and cognitive function.
- Most benefits are seen when starting early, but evidence supports late-phase therapy as well.
Cerebral palsy
- In children with CP, HBOT has been tested as a therapy in conjunction with diet and physical therapy.
- Cognitive improvements.
- Tremors
- Promotes neurogenesis (new brain cells)
- Improved muscle tone and control
- Improved cognitive response
- Enhanced speech and social interaction
- Better sleep and focus
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Not trauma, but neurodegenerative: HBOT has been found to:
- Reduce inflammation in the brain and spinal cord
- Promote tissue repair and neuroprotection
- Improves energy metabolism by enhancing mitochondrial function (energy to think, move, and heal)
- Slows the progression of demyelination (damage or loss of the protective coating (called myelin) around your nerves) which is the main cause of MS.
Efrati S, Fishlev G, Bechor Y, Volkov 0, Bergan J, et al. (2013) Hyperbaric Oxygen Induces Late Neuroplasticity in Post Stroke Patients - Randomized, Prospective Trial. PLOS ONE 8(1): e537164
Boussi-Gross R, Golan H, Fishlev G, Bechor Y, Volkov O, et al. (2013) Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Can Improve Post Concussion Syndrome Years after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury - Randomized Prospective Trial. PLOS ONE 8(11): e79995
Arun Mukherjee, Maxime Raison, Tarun Sahni, Anand Arya, Jean Lambert, Pierre Marois, Philip
B. James, Audrey Parent, Laurent Ballaz (2014) Intensive rehabilitation combined with HB02 therapy in children with cerebral palsy: A controlled longitudinal study. UHM, Vol. 41, No.
Arun Mukherjee, Maxime Raison, Tarun Sahni, Anand Arya, Jean Lambert, Pierre Marois, Philip B. James, Audrey Parent, Laurent Ballaz. Intensive rehabilitation combined with HB02 therapy in children with cerebral palsy:
A controlled longitudinal study. UHM 2014, Vol. 41, No. 2
