Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a proven treatment for helping the body heal itself from many conditions and injuries that have no other known treatment. It’s proven efficacy in disease and injury is unquestionably supported by medical research. Oxygen Rescue Care Centers of America in Delray Beach, Florida can provide you with information on research that may pertain to your particular health concerns. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is a specialized therapy that uses an increase in atmospheric pressure to allow the body to incorporate more oxygen into blood cells, blood plasma, cerebral-spinal fluid, and other body fluids.
At sea level the atmospheric pressure is 1 ATA (17.7 psi or pounds per square inch), which allows the lungs to absorb a normal amount of oxygen from the air. At higher altitudes, the pressure drops and the lungs are not able to absorb as much oxygen from the air. This is why oxygen masks drop in an airplane at high altitudes-- to increase the oxygen content due to the lack of pressure. The exact opposite happens at lower altitudes (below sea level). There, the pressure is greater (above 1 ATA) and now the lungs can more easily absorb the oxygen, and at a greater volume.
Consider this analogy: A bottle of soda is a pressurized vessel. In the bottle there is liquid. There is also 'carbonation' (the gas) and pressure. When the bottle is sealed, bubbles are not seen. The moment the cap is twisted and the seal is broken, there is a 'swish' and the pressure is released from the bottle. Now, all of the sudden there is a formation of bubbles in the bottle, and as time goes, they grow and float to the top of the liquid. Certainly the pressure in the bottle is quite high and the nature of the gas (carbonation) is different than 21% oxygen in the ambient air. However the concept is the same. In the hyperbaric chamber, as the pressure goes up, more oxygen from the air is 'pushed' into the fluids of the body.
The healing process occurs when a severely compromised tissue in the body begins to receive oxygen, and blood circulation to the tissue resumes. Note: The damaged tissue may not have been receiving enough blood for it to heal, due to lack of blood circulation by the initial trauma.
The experience of being in a pressurized chamber is much like the pressure on an airplane, except that you are breathing 100% oxygen. While in this healing atmosphere of pure oxygen, you can listen to music, audio books, or DVD’s while you breathe and relax! (It is the easiest therapy to do!) Some chambers use less than ideal pressurized air and provide Oxygen from a mask. There are portable “bag” chambers that also suffer from limits due to the pressure provided. There are also very large multi-place chambers where everyone is treated at the same pressure.Once inside the chamber, the healing begins. The injury site now begins to receive a healing dose of oxygen through the surrounding body fluids and plasma-- even if the blood supply to the tissue is compromised. Oxygen saturated plasma can go where even a red blood cell can't fit! And like the soda referenced above, the oxygen uptake will remain in the body for a time after treatment.
The Gas Laws of Physics state that the more gas is dissolved in a liquid by increasing the pressure of the gas. Breathing pure oxygen at 2 atmospheres, gives 10 times the regular amount of oxygen (2 x 100% vs 21%). In one hour, humans can inhale 2.4 pounds of oxygen! (Normal atmospheric pressure 1 ATA allows 6 pounds per day). Red blood cells instantly fill with oxygen and the extra oxygen dissolves directly into the blood fluid. In a few minutes, this extra oxygen builds up tissue oxygen levels far above normal.
HBOT helps stroke victims recover the parts of their brain that have become dormant from the cerebral accident. HBOT has been proven effective for patients with Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Parkinson’s disease, Lyme Disease, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Post Concussive Syndrome (PCS), Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), Sports Injuries, Near Drowning Accidents, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Smoke Inhalation, and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) which has become the signature wound of our soldiers due to concussive blast injuries from road side bombs. It also treats Multiple Sclerosis, autoimmune disorders such as Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue, non-healing wounds, arthritis, Crohn’s disease and many other conditions.
The “Recoverable Brain” was a term coined by the late Richard A. Neubauer, MD, who proved the therapy’s efficacy in many Neurological conditions. He was the pioneering doctor in Hyperbaric Oxygen in the United States and he was a very good friend and worked closely with Ray Cralle in Southeast Florida for many years.
Raymond Cralle’, RPT, a leading Physical Therapist specializing in Neuro-Rehabiliation as well as Sports Rehabilitation, has worked with children and adults with disabilities as well as Polo players, NFL football, NHL hockey players and other athletes from all around the world. Mr. Cralle has over 40 years of experience in Physical Therapy and over 20 years working with Dr. Neubauer combining Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Physical Therapy. He now follows Dr. Neubauer’s lead by operating ORCCA, Oxygen Rescue Care Centers of America, LLC in Delray Beach, Florida. (click here to read Dr. Neubauer's letter)
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