Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a type of treatment that promotes healing by increasing the amount of oxygen in blood cells, blood plasma, cerebral spinal fluid, and other bodily fluids. Patients undergoing this treatment enter a special chamber to inhale pure oxygen at high atmospheric pressure. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy can either be used as a sole treatment option or in conjunction with a tailored treatment plan to address several conditions, 13 of which are officially recognized by Health Canada.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Benefits

The benefits of oxygen therapy are by immersing a patient in a hyperbaric environment, gas pressure is forced into the lungs and increases the level of oxygen in the plasma. This oxygen is carried to surrounding body tissues and creates a better environment for healing, stimulates new blood vessel growth, promotes better circulation, and can improve the effectiveness of some antibiotics.

Surgery Recovery

In pre-and post-surgery care, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy benefits:

Reduce Inflammation
Reduce Swelling
Reduce Pain Level
Improve Blood Circulation
Increases the Rate of Healing and Tissue Repair
Reduce the Likelihood of Infection or Complications

Concussion Recovery

In injury recovery, HBOT can make a big difference for a patient who has suffered a traumatic brain injury, anoxic brain injury, or concussion. Patients who undergo HBOT typically see a reduction in the following concussion-related symptoms:

Light Sensitivity
Trouble Focusing for Extended Periods of Time
Inability to Multitask
Irritability/Mood Swings
General Disorientation

Crohn’s Disease

Patients who suffer from Crohn’s disease often experience extreme abdominal pain, diarrhea, and malabsorption. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy has shown to improve the following symptoms associated with Crohn’s disease:

Reduce Pain Level
Decrease Dependence on Pain Medication
Improved Healing Rate and Tissue Repair
Lower Chance of Infection or Complication
Lower Chance of Symptom Recurrence

Sports Performance and Injury Recovery

Athletes who undergo HBOT therapy can expect to see increased performance and quicker recovery from injuries.

Conditions Treated With Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy was first used to treat decompression sickness and carbon monoxide poisoning. However, over the years, its application has broadened to treat numerous medical conditions, many of which are neurological. These conditions include:

Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Post-Stroke (CVA)
Ataxia
Athetosis
Spasticity
Muscular Dystrophy
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
Spina Bifida
Autism
Speech Disorders
Developmental Delays
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson’s Disease
Concussions
Anxiety
Chronic Pain

Stroke
Alzheimer’s
Anti-Aging
Ulcers
Head Injuries
Chronic Fatigue
Migraines
Cluster Headaches
Cancer Immune Support
Burns
Colitis
Crohn’s Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Pain Management
Antibiotic-Resistant Infections
Acquired Brain Injuries
PTSD

Sports Injuries
Epilepsy
Non-Healing Wounds
Infections
Skin Conditions
Hearing Loss
Cystic Fibrosis
Lyme Disease
Inflammation
Memory Loss
Bell’s Palsy
Fibromyalgia
Dementia
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Post-Operative Recovery
Concentration Difficulties
Sleeping Difficulties

Why Choose Us for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is recognized around the world and has proven to help many patients treat various conditions, some of which are “off label” conditions. Before we begin Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, we carefully access you and your needs. Your treatment plan is unique and caters specifically to you. We take pride in our reputation and when our patients refer to their friends and families, we are extending our reach throughout the community. Our team of trained therapists has a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience. Each member is dedicated to achieving the results to better the health of our patients. Your quality of life matters!

Newmarket Health & Wellness Centre is proud to offer Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at our Newmarket and Mississauga clinics. Contact us today to learn more about how Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy can help alleviate some of your symptoms.