HbOT has shown promise as a viable treatment option for patients recovering from a stroke.
HbOT is a non-invasive, drug free therapy administered in a pressurised chamber.
During treatment sessions, patients breathe 100% oxygen at a pressure greater than normal atmospheric pressure.
The procedure serves to boost the concentration of oxygen in the blood, which can stimulate the creation of new blood vessels and improve healing in the brain’s afflicted areas.
As an alternative treatment, HbOT for stroke recovery has the potential to improve:
Additionally, HBOT is a non-invasive, drug free therapy with no severe adverse effects.
Studies have consistently demonstrated the efficacy of HbOT for stroke recovery in addressing neurological deficits.
Please Note: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy complements conventional treatments. We do not recommend it as a replacement. If you are unsure, please consult your doctor.
Many studies have found HbOT for stroke recovery can considerably alleviate the neurological defects caused by strokes, as well as improve the quality of life for stroke survivors.
According to a study published in PLOS ONE, stroke patients who underwent HbOT for stroke recovery protocols exhibited substantial improvements in cognitive and neurological skills.
In addition, research featured in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine suggests that HbOT for stroke recovery can enhance the identification of hypometabolic areas in the brain, thereby optimizing diagnosis and treatment planning.
Findings from a study in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association have also indicated that HbOT for stroke recovery may increase neurogenesis, or the creation of new brain cells. This significantly contributes to the recovery process following a stroke.
Furthermore, a separate study published in the journal ‘Stroke Research and Therapy’, found that HbOT for stroke recovery can help to reduce the size of a brain lesion caused by a stroke and improve the quality of life as a whole for stroke patients.
The research involved a controlled trial of 120 stroke patients. The group chosen to receive HbOT treatments demonstrated considerable improvement in neurological functioning when compared to the control group.
February 1996 – Reversal of Residual Stroke Symptoms Using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
November 2018 – Hypoxia and hyperbaric oxygen therapy: a review
September 2020 – An Extra Breath of Fresh Air: Hyperbaric Oxygenation as a Stroke Therapeutic
These studies show that HbOT for stroke recovery has significant promise as a therapy option for stroke patients.
Its potential to alleviate physical symptoms and enhance the overall quality of life for patients recovering from a stroke, suggests it is worth investigating as an additional therapeutic treatment.
Our teams of experienced staff at Oxify branches in Leeds, Manchester, Retford, York and Newcastle/Gateshead are committed to providing you or your loved one with the best possible care. Please choose the location nearest to you here, and then follow the instructions on screen.
Oxify teams consist of highly specialised professionals who ensure clients fully understand the process and make them comfortable while in the pressurised chamber.
If you or a loved one has had a stroke and is seeking alternative therapy to aid in recovery, we welcome you to complete our contact form to learn more about HbOT for stroke recovery.
