Island Hyperbaric Center / Centre Hyperbare de l'Ile

07/29/2024

Aging is associated with a progressive decline in physical activity capacity, even in healthy individuals who exercise regularly and have no major illnesses or musculoskeletal issues. Moreover, the rate of performance decline is accelerated from the age of 70 years onwards. A recent study published in BMC Geriatrics found that Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has the potential to enhance physical performance in aging adults are intriguing and may be a promising intervention to counteract age-related declines in physical performance and promote better cardiovascular health in aging individuals.

Aging is associated with a progressive decline in physical activity capacity, even in healthy individuals who exercise regularly and have no major illnesses or musculoskeletal issues. Moreover, the rate of performance decline is accelerated from the age of 70 years onwards. A recent study published....

07/25/2024

HBOT assists in concussion recovery through multiple mechanisms, including enhanced oxygen delivery, reduction of inflammation, neuroprotection, promotion of neuroplasticity, improved metabolic function, and angiogenesis. These combined effects help in reducing symptoms and accelerating the healing process in patients with concussions.

HBOT assists in concussion recovery through multiple mechanisms, including enhanced oxygen delivery, reduction of inflammation, neuroprotection, promotion of neuroplasticity, improved metabolic function, and angiogenesis. These combined effects help in reducing symptoms and accelerating the healing....

07/25/2024

Fibromyalgia is primarily a CNS disorder characterized by central sensitization and altered pain processing. Comparative studies of HBOT to pharmacological interventions, noted significant improvements in fibromyalgia impact questionnaire (FIQ) scores in the HBOT group compared to medication alone. HBOT offers a novel approach by potentially reversing some of these CNS abnormalities, making it a valuable addition to the current treatment landscape.

Fibromyalgia is primarily a CNS disorder characterized by central sensitization and altered pain processing. Comparative studies of HBOT to pharmacological interventions, noted significant improvements in fibromyalgia impact questionnaire (FIQ) scores in the HBOT group compared to medication alone.....

07/22/2024

From the weekend warrior to the professional athlete, hyperbaric oxygen is gaining traction in the treatment of sports injuries, helping athletes return to peak performance more quickly and safely.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy offers a promising adjunctive treatment for sports injuries, enhancing recovery through improved oxygenation, reduced inflammation, and accelerated tissue repair. As research continues to validate its efficacy, HBOT is likely to become an integral part of sports medicine, h...

07/22/2024

Recent studies have identified the significant impact that hyperbaric treatments have in addressing pain. Find out more -

HBOT offers a promising avenue for pain management, particularly in chronic, post-surgical, neuropathic, inflammatory, and cancer-related pain. Its ability to enhance tissue oxygenation, reduce inflammation, and promote healing makes it a versatile tool in the clinician's arsenal for pain management...

06/25/2024

Long COVID, has increasingly become a significant issue affecting one in Canadians.mHBOT offers a promising therapeutic option for managing Long COVID by enhancing oxygen delivery, reducing inflammation, and improving neurocognitive and physical function.

Although millions are navigating long COVID, four years into the pandemic both patients and their caregivers continue to face challenges accessing the information and care they need.

06/24/2024

June Is PTSD Awareness Month
PTSD is common among veteran combatants. PTSD is characterized by brain changes, for which available treatments have shown limited effect. Short-term studies have shown that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) induced neuroplasticity and improved clinical symptoms of veterans with treatment-resistant PTSD. Beneficial clinical effects of HBOT are persistent and did not diminish at long-term follow-up of about 2 years after completion of HBOT. Additional long-term effects of the treatment were observed in social function and in decreased medication use.

Studies affirm that hyperbaric treatment is associated with significant improvements in post-concussion symptoms and secondary outcomes, including PTSD (which most participants had), depression, sleep quality, satisfaction with life, and physical, cognitive, and mental health functioning. The benefi...

06/22/2024

HBOT shows promise as a treatment for concussion.

HBOT involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment, which increases oxygen delivery to tissues, including the brain. This can help reduce inflammation, promote neurogenesis, and enhance cerebral metabolism.

Studies have shown that HBOT can improve cognitive function, reduce post-concussion symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and fatigue, and enhance overall quality of life in patients with persistent post-concussion symptoms.

06/22/2024

Is hyperbaric oxygen a viable option in the treatment

HBOT has the potential to enhance the immune response against tumors, making it a valuable adjunct in cancer therapy, particularly in combination with immunotherapies. Hypoxia often suppresses immune cell function, so improved oxygenation can enhance the activity of immune cells such as T cells and....

06/20/2024

Hyperbaric Oxygen is powerful therapeutic weapon in the treatment of cancer. Its use in addressing inflammation and hypoxia allows the immune system to function more effectively. Used with a ketogenic diet it is providing impressive results in the metabolic approach to cancer.

06/13/2024

HBOT a valuable therapeutic option offering significant long-term neurological benefits in many conditions and injuries.

HBOT positively affects neurogenesis in stroke recovery through mechanisms such as enhanced oxygen delivery, reduction of inflammation, promotion of neural stem cell proliferation, enhanced angiogenesis, improvement of BBB integrity, and modulation of oxidative stress. These effects collectively sup...

06/11/2024

As the availability of HBOT has increased, more healthcare providers are able to offer this treatment, and more research is being conducted to explore its potential benefits and applications particularly in conditions in which hypoxia and inflammation are contributing factors

HBOT contributes to neuroregeneration and neuroprotection through mechanisms such as enhanced oxygen delivery, reduction of inflammation, promotion of neurogenesis, protection against apoptosis, improvement of BBB integrity, enhanced angiogenesis, and modulation of oxidative stress. These effects co...