What it treats

Hyperbaric therapy (HBOT) has been in use for many years already all over the world for preventing and improving many ailments and ameliorating general health.

Any disease that is ischemic (lack of tissue Oxygen) in nature, or has a concurring edema (tissue or nerve swelling) and inflammation will likely see a great benefit from HBOT.

HBOT has been used more recently to repair nerve and cell damage including a long list of inflammatory diseases, brain injuries and as an anti ageing treatment.

Health Conditions

HBOT is effectively being used for the following medical purposes and conditions:

Crush injuries
Diabetic foot ulcer
Cerebrovascular insult (CVI) – stroke
Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) after mild traumatic brain injury
Scleral ischemia or melt
Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome
Autism

Damages related to crush injuries:

Bleeding
Bruising
Compartment syndrome (increased pressure in an arm or a leg that causes serious muscle, nerve, blood vessel, and tissue damage)
Fractures, lacerations (open wounds)
Nerve injury
Secondary infection
Smashed fingers
Wounds

Therapeutic effects / Non-medical

Hyperbaric treatments in AHA hyperbaric chamber also have common non-medical therapeutic effects in the following fields – general health and well-being, beauty and sport.

Well-being

has a favourable effect on mood
has a favourable effect on fatigue, relaxation of mind, increased awareness of one’s own body
has a favourable effect on stress reduction
has a favourable effect on sleep
has a positive effect on slower digestion
increases concentration during mental activity

Beauty

slows down aging process on a cellular level
anti-stress effects
has a favourable effect on the appearance of cellulite and scars
has a favourable effect on skin, which becomes more supple, flexible and resistant to external influences
has a favourable effect on skin changes
improves poor posture, which is a consequence of involuntary posture and lack of physical activity
reduces body tension and fatigue

Sport

enhanced physical performance
has a favourable effect on joint mobility
strengthens ligaments and makes them more flexible
reduces muscle tension and fatigue, muscles regain strength
has a favourable effect on flexibility of muscles, which are better prepared for workloads
accelerates elimination of waste-products such as lactic acid, which causes muscle tension
eliminates fatigue after hard practice and refreshes you