Concussion & Traumatic Brain Injuries
Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury (TBIs). They are often caused by some type of external force, including wounds that penetrate the skull and closed-head injuries.
Concussions can have varying degrees of severity, but all are considered serious injuries that should be evaluated by a medical professional. Professional and adolescent athletes, particularly those involved in contact sports, tend to be more at risk. TBIs are also the signature wound of veterans returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan. However, anyone could suffer a concussion: sports injuries, car and motorcycle accidents, and falls all could result in brain trauma.
Symptoms—emotional, physical and cognitive—may include headache, dizziness, memory loss, and personality changes. They can be short-lived or last for months or even years without resolving.
The use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) to treat concussions and traumatic brain injuries in patients aims to relieve symptoms and accelerate recovery by promoting damaged tissue repair and angiogenesis, or blood vessel growth.
HBOT for Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injuries
HBOT aids in the treatment of concussion and traumatic brain injuries in the following ways:
- Facilitates accelerated recovery & potential neurologic tissue regeneration
- Reduces pain
- Promotes healing
- Creates new blood vessels
- Stimulates stem cell mobilization
- May reduce cognitive impairment
Read More About Treating Concussion & Other Traumatic Brain Injuries
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Read MoreSee if HBOT is Right For You
Our experienced clinical team is available to help you find out if you’re an appropriate candidate for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and to answer any additional questions about HBOT or our facilities.
You deserve the best – our mission is to achieve patient success through personalized, innovative, and compassionate care that enhances your healing potential. We do so at the lowest possible out-of-pocket cost, with only one copay and/or less coinsurance than at a hospital-based HBOT program.
Call our offices today at (646) 846-2081 or click the button to get started with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and learn how it can help you accelerate healing and achieve optimal health!
Case Study: TBI from Previous Sports Injuries
A 23 year old male came to our office with a history of multiple concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), which he previously sustained while playing football and lacrosse. His most recent TBI occured in 2019 which led to recurrent headaches, light sensitivity, brain fog, tinnitus, short term memory loss and occasional scotomas (blind spots)...