For the Athlete

As many of us know, even the most casual of athletes and sports enthusiasts can experience injuries. Via HBOT, additional oxygen reaches damaged bone tissue, and helps to speed the body's own, natural healing process, thereby reducing recovery times for various soft-tissue injuries and bone fractures. The effectiveness of HBOT in this area has been well documented; in fact, at least twelve professional NBA, NHL, and NFL teams (including the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys) currently own or lease HBOT chambers for treating their players

Purely Natural Performance Enhancement !

The human body has no active means of moving oxygen into the blood. We merely bring the air close to the blood in the lungs and allow air pressure to force oxygen across the membranes into the blood. The increased pressure of a hyperbaric chamber forces more oxygen into the blood. The enriched blood allows the muscles to recover more rapidly following races and strenuous workouts. Hyperbaric chamber sessions can also be used before hard workouts or races to supersaturate the body tissues with oxygen. The additional oxygen can then be used without the heart or lungs having to provide it to the muscles. This may result in greater fat burning, decreased lactic acid production, and improved endurance performance.

  • Increases Fat Burning
  • Decreases Lactic Acid Production
  • Speeds recovery from strenuous workouts
  • Supersaturates tissues with oxygen, which can then be used during a race or workout
World champion and Olympic
hopeful tri athlete, Margie Shapiro

"...In recent years, professional and college teams have started using hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO2) to treat sports injuries. From muscle contusions and ankle sprains to delayed-onset muscle soreness, HBO2 has been used to facilitate soft-tissue healing (1-7). To minimize the time between injury and HBO2 treatment, some professional sports teams have on-site centers. Because of the importance of oxygen in the aerobic energy system, many athletes and researchers have also investigated the possible ergogenic effects of HBO2."

J. Scott Delaney, MD; D. L. Montgomery, PhD
"The Physician and Sports Medicine"
Vol 29, No. 3, March 2001
"I have used hyperbaric technology with my clients to maximize recovery from injury, enhance endurance performance, and accelerate post-workout recovery. Hyperbaric sessions benefit all serious athletes, from beginner to elite.   One client in particular, professional triathlete Dan MacKenzie, was in a serious bike accident during a race this year. His doctors told him that he would not be able to swim for at least two weeks. The use of a hyperbaric chamber accelerated his recovery from the injuries and cut his recovery time in half. For a professional athlete, getting back to training one week earlier is a big deal."

Ken Mierke, World Champion Triathlete,
author, coach, and owner of Fitness Concepts
DISCLAIMER: This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of a physician. Anyone who wishes to embark on any medical program intended to prevent or treat a specific disease or condition should first consult with a qualified physician