Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Sports Injuries

Athletes need to be in great physical health in order to give a quality performance.  The risk of injury in any sport is high.  More athletes are now becoming involved with their care, recovery and well being.  One of the therapies they are choosing to use is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is used as an adjunctive therapy to treat sports injuries, from the acute traumatic injury to muscle contusions and ankle sprains.  It is also used in treatment of joint, ligament and tendon injuries reducing recovery time.  Hyperbaric oxygen helps with the reduction of edema and facilitates soft tissue healing.  Many professional sports teams are now using hyperbaric oxygen therapy to enhance their performance and reduce their fatigue