Hyperbaric Oxygen and Neural Recovery
In the past, it was thought that the central nervous system lacked the inherent capability of regeneration following injury that other tissues in the body possess. Recent accumulated evidence by Israeli research teams have documented the existence of adult neuronal…
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment for the silent injuries of war
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment for the silent injuries of war As a member of the board of the National Hyperbaric Association, I was honoured to have participated in the production of this Veteran's Day program that showcase veterans and their struggle…
Many professional hockey clubs are incorporating Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy into their programs
Hockey players are bigger, stronger and faster today than they were a decade ago. The hits are harder and more frequent. Over a long, rigorous regular season schedule, the frequency of injuries and level of fatigue play a large role in determining…
Gary Bettman dismissed a direct link between hockey concussions and CTE. Here’s what a doctor says
Gary Bettman dismissed a direct link between hockey concussions and CTE You would expect the NHL commissioner to be better informed. The impact of concussions and CTE is something that has been studied for sometime now. This is more evidence…
We know football players get 1,000 to 1,500 sub-concussive hits per season, even in high school
The Impact of Concussion in the participation in contact sports over last ten years is something that at the forefront of the minds of players, parents, and coaches alike. This subject has caused us to rethink how the game is…
Study: Girls are more likely than boys to get concussions especially in soccer.
A 2017 study by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons found that high school girls have a significantly higher concussion rate than boys, with female soccer players suffering the most concussions — even compared to football players. For more information click Women's Soccer
Rugby Seasons Start- Teams and players look minimize the effects of concussions- Hyperbaric Oxygen -a promising treatment alternative in addressing the concussions
A concussion is an injury to the brain that results in a temporary loss of normal brain function. It is usually caused by a blow to the head. In the majority of cases there are no external signs of head…
Concussion Management at the NFL, College, High School, and Youth Sports Levels
Concussion caused by sports related activities remain a substantial concern with players, coaches, league officials and parents alike. The devastating effects may last long after participation in sports on all levels stop. These effects appear to be linked to both…
The impact of less than atmospheric pressure on concussions- Is treatment with HBOT a solution?
In a study highlighted below, doctors found that NHL players flying within 6 hours after sustaining a concussion missed approximately 33% more games than players that did not fly after concussion. This observation highlights the impact of pressure change on…