"...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
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