Head Injuries in Sports: The Silent Alarm and the Healing Power of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

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Head Injuries in Sports: The Silent Alarm and the Healing Power of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

The challenge with head traumas lies in their deceptive nature; symptoms may not surface immediately, allowing the injury to progress unnoticed. Recognizing the urgency of addressing every head injury, regardless of its initial appearance, is crucial for the well-being of athletes. This blog aims to highlight the importance of vigilant care and monitoring for head injuries, emphasizing that early intervention is key to preventing long-term damage.

Enter Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), a groundbreaking treatment that offers a new horizon in the management and recovery of sports-related head injuries.

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The Science of Healing: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Chronic Wounds

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The Science of Healing: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Chronic Wounds

Non-healing or chronic wounds, such as various ulcers and pressure ulcers (bedsores), pose a significant healthcare challenge due to their persistent nature, often not healing for three months or more. These wounds, primarily affecting lower extremities like legs and feet, require complex management to prevent severe complications. Pressure ulcers, a type of chronic wound, typically occur from prolonged pressure on the skin, affecting those with limited mobility or extended bed rest. Treating these wounds effectively demands specialized medical care and a deep understanding of their underlying causes. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a promising treatment for chronic wounds, delivering 100% oxygen at high pressures to enhance blood flow, promote wound closure, and stimulate tissue regeneration.

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Protect Your Knees: A Look At The Three Most Meniscus Injury Causes

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Protect Your Knees: A Look At The Three Most Meniscus Injury Causes

Meniscus tears can be a painful and debilitating injury that may limit a person’s mobility and quality of life. Fortunately, physical therapy and chiropractic care can be an effective treatment option, especially when combined with hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment. Meniscus tears will present different symptoms for each person, and having a healthcare professional assess your injury will help determine the treatment plan.

When it comes to suffering from a meniscus tear, there are a number of factors that can impact the severity of the injury. The Top 3 Common Reasons for meniscus tears that are seen at HealthFit are related to Sports Injuries, Traumatic Injuries, Age & Wear and Tear.

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Reduce Your Inflammation With The Natural Healing Capabilities of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

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Reduce Your Inflammation With The Natural Healing Capabilities of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Inflammation is a common side effect that can occur following an infection, injury or when the body fights against foreign toxins. The physical appearances of inflammation are seen as, but not limited to, swelling of the injured site, increased redness and bruising, and feeling hot to the touch. There are also instances where inflammation or irritation can affect your body in the deeper levels of your tissues. 

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Are You Feeling Frustrated With Your Lack Of Concentration and Mental Clarity?

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Are You Feeling Frustrated With Your Lack Of Concentration and Mental Clarity?

The truth may be that there are some underlying issues affecting your overall mental clarity. Your body’s ability to adapt to stress and fatigue while operating at a productive level begins to deteriorate after time. For some people, this is a gradual change, and for others, it may feel like it came about all of a sudden. Those moments of rapid change may lead you to believe that you are feeling tired or having a rough day at work, when in reality, it has to do with much more than that.

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My Doctor Says I Have The Spine Of An 80 Year Old…Now What?

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My Doctor Says I Have The Spine Of An 80 Year Old…Now What?

A common thread of discussion that is going on within HealthFit is the disassociation between day-to-day experiences and healthcare imagery, such as x-rays and MRI’s. Simply put, many of our patients are told by their doctors that according to their x-rays and MRIs, something ‘looks’ way worse than it actually is.

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Can Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Fix Degenerative Disc Disease?

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Can Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Fix Degenerative Disc Disease?

HBOT can help with treatment for degenerative disc disease by providing more resources for your body to use as building blocks. By boosting your oxygen intake, your red blood cells have more nutrients to deliver and use as energy. Therefore, the avascular tissue that makes up the intervertebral disc actually receives a boost in healing capabilities. With more oxygen flowing in your body, more cells begin to “wake up,” and exhibit or inhibit specific characteristics that could benefit your overall spine health.

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Can Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Help with Knee Arthritis?

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Can Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Help with Knee Arthritis?

Knee arthritis is a very common condition we come across at HealthFit, and there are various ways we can help you manage the pain and discomfort that comes from it. Arthritis can be characterized as joint stiffness, swelling, and discomfort with movement. It can affect all the joints of the body, ranging from the neck and shoulders to your knees and ankles. Regardless of severity, arthritis can be difficult to live with, and requires professional care to manage it.

Alongside with physical therapy and chiropractic treatment, hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be utilized in conjunction with your current treatment to manage arthritis. There are people with different forms of arthritis, like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Gout, that have seen lasting benefits from hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

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Why is Breathing Important for Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Treatment?  

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Why is Breathing Important for Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Treatment?  

The most basic, yet vital aspect of your everyday life begins with your breath. Your respiration determines how the rest of your body gets important nutrients that are essential for optimal health. Breathing properly to maximize oxygen in the body can promote better mental clarity, improve sleeping habits, maximize digestion capabilities, reduce stress levels, and even improve your immune system.

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What is TOO MUCH Desk Time?

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What is TOO MUCH Desk Time?

Sitting at your work desk for too long may be damaging your body in ways you were not aware of. Depending on your work set up, it can be challenging to make the appropriate accommodations for your body’s posture.

Luckily, there are some simple modifications and exercises you can adapt to your lifestyle that will help counteract the negative effects of sitting for too long.

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