Can Hyperbaric Therapy Help?

We believe that not everyone is a candidate for Hyperbaric Therapy (HBO) and we believe that HBO is not a “magic bullet” to cure all ailments. We believe that only careful examination of your own existing condition will determine if HBOT is correct for you.

Hyperbaric Therapy is not new and has been around for quite a while so why have you heard more about it?

HBO has been known as a very effective therapy for certain medical conditions for many years but HBO is not something which is really known in the medical community. Most of the supporting literature, as a little as there is, comes originally came from the professional diving community and military doctors over twenty years ago or more.

In 1976 , recognizing the need for meticulous scrutiny of emerging clinical applications of HBO, the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society UHMS established the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Committee (HOTC) which was charged with the responsibility of continuously reviewing research and clinical data and rendering recommendations regarding clinical efficacy and safety of HBO.

From the 28 indications covered by third party reimbursement in 1976 the number of approved indications has been refined to 13.

Of late there are more medical investigations being undertaken to prove its effectiveness in a number of new “experimental” areas which are showing promise. These ‘new” areas include advances in sports medicine, treatment of stroke patients and correcting anemia in patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment to achieve better results.