HBOT Indications, Studies & Articles
The modalities that Hyperbaric Oxygenation employs are below. Most times more than one of these modalities work together to aid the body to heal itself. However we can identify one of these modalities in most cases as being the primary in ameliorating the insult or injury.
Hyperoxygenation - increase tissue levels of oxygen
Neovascularization - enhance growth of new blood vessels
Antimicrobial effect - destroys harmful bacteria
Leukocyte activation - enhances ability of white blood cell to remove bacteria and debris
Fibrolastic proliferation - increases growth of cells which form reparative tissue.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be an important adjunct in a comprehensive wound healing program utilized in conjunction with other modalities including surgical, medical, and physiotherapeutic techniques.
There are currently 14 indications that are reimbursable by Medicare in the U.S. Throughout the rest of the world there are over 65 conditions treated routinely with HBOT.
The following is the list of Conditions treated with HBOT throughout the rest of the world but are currently considered "Off label" in the United States.
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Rehab in Australia has done a fantastic job of documenting the importance of HBOT and Physical Rehabilitation.
Neurological Disorders:
Cerebral Palsy and Near drowning
Parkinson’s disease
Peripheral nerve injury
Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders due to hypoxia
Cerebral edema
Migraine
Headaches, Cluster
TOS
Vegetative coma
Hypoxic birth disorders
Candidas and fungal infections
Spider bite
Near hanging
Mycoplasma
Chemical Poisoning/ Pesticide
Mercury Poisoning
Spinal Cord injury
Neurovascular compression
Orthopedic Disorders:
Fracture repair, delayed and non-union
Osteoporosis
Bone Grafts
Post surgical instability
Aid to prosthesis rehabilitative care
Degenerative Joint disease
Sacroiliac Syndrome
Inflammatory arthritis
Avascular Necrosis
Auto Immune Related Disorders:
Lupus
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Scelodrema
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Guillain-Barre syndrome
Silicone induced disorders
Traumatology:
Soft tissue musculoskeletal injuries
Compartmental syndrome
Closed head injury
Other:
Pre and Post Surgery healing, reconstruction and cosmetic surgery
Delayed wounds, recurrent ulcers an infections
Acute and Chronic arterial insufficiency
Acute and Chronic Anemia
Retintis Pigmentosa
Macular degeneration
Sudden deafness
Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers
Crohn’s Disease
Colitis
Diabetes
Helpful Links
HOT 4R CP Kids Foundation The foundation’s goal is to fund education and research into Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for the treatment of children living with Cerebral Palsy. Our hope is that one day all children living with CP can benefit from this therapy.
The Healing Center Online Good site for Autism and CP research.
Spinal Rehabilitation Group: Molecular Hyperbaric Medicine
"The Spinal Rehabilitation Group is a day care facility in Australia utilising the benefits of Hyperbaric Medicine as part of a multi disciplinary treatment program specialising in chronic degenerative spinal related, neurological and vascular disorders."
The modalities that Hyperbaric Oxygenation employs are below. Most times more than one of these modalities work together to aid the body to heal itself. However we can identify one of these modalities in most cases as being the primary in ameliorating the insult or injury.
Hyperoxygenation - increase tissue levels of oxygen
Neovascularization - enhance growth of new blood vessels
Antimicrobial effect - destroys harmful bacteria
Leukocyte activation - enhances ability of white blood cell to remove bacteria and debris
Fibrolastic proliferation - increases growth of cells which form reparative tissue.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be an important adjunct in a comprehensive wound healing program utilized in conjunction with other modalities including surgical, medical, and physiotherapeutic techniques.
There are currently 14 indications that are reimbursable by Medicare in the U.S. Throughout the rest of the world there are over 65 conditions treated routinely with HBOT.
The following is the list of Conditions treated with HBOT throughout the rest of the world but are currently considered "Off label" in the United States.
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Rehab in Australia has done a fantastic job of documenting the importance of HBOT and Physical Rehabilitation.
Neurological Disorders:
Cerebral Palsy and Near drowning
Parkinson’s disease
Peripheral nerve injury
Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders due to hypoxia
Cerebral edema
Migraine
Headaches, Cluster
TOS
Vegetative coma
Hypoxic birth disorders
Candidas and fungal infections
Spider bite
Near hanging
Mycoplasma
Chemical Poisoning/ Pesticide
Mercury Poisoning
Spinal Cord injury
Neurovascular compression
Orthopedic Disorders:
Fracture repair, delayed and non-union
Osteoporosis
Bone Grafts
Post surgical instability
Aid to prosthesis rehabilitative care
Degenerative Joint disease
Sacroiliac Syndrome
Inflammatory arthritis
Avascular Necrosis
Auto Immune Related Disorders:
Lupus
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Scelodrema
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Guillain-Barre syndrome
Silicone induced disorders
Traumatology:
Soft tissue musculoskeletal injuries
Compartmental syndrome
Closed head injury
Other:
Pre and Post Surgery healing, reconstruction and cosmetic surgery
Delayed wounds, recurrent ulcers an infections
Acute and Chronic arterial insufficiency
Acute and Chronic Anemia
Retintis Pigmentosa
Macular degeneration
Sudden deafness
Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers
Crohn’s Disease
Colitis
Diabetes
Helpful Links
HOT 4R CP Kids Foundation The foundation’s goal is to fund education and research into Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for the treatment of children living with Cerebral Palsy. Our hope is that one day all children living with CP can benefit from this therapy.
The Healing Center Online Good site for Autism and CP research.
Spinal Rehabilitation Group: Molecular Hyperbaric Medicine
"The Spinal Rehabilitation Group is a day care facility in Australia utilising the benefits of Hyperbaric Medicine as part of a multi disciplinary treatment program specialising in chronic degenerative spinal related, neurological and vascular disorders."