Studies show Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is Effective in treating Concussions But why could this be? Here are some of the possible mechanisms of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in Concussion Recovery Enhanced Oxygen Delivery Increased Oxygen Supply:…
Weekend Sports Enthusiast- Speed your recovery from sports injuries with HBOT As we transition from indoor to outdoor activities with the change of seasons, the potential for injury due to lack of conditioning increases. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) offers several…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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
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…