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HBOT by the numbers 🔢

From increased oxygen delivery to recognized clinical applications, the research behind hyperbaric oxygen therapy continues to grow.

Swipe through for a closer look at the science, treatment protocols, and clinical use of HBOT.

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Sources: Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) + PubMed Central

Wellness

Even Olympic champions need time—and the right support—to recover.

Olympic and World Champion long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall recently suffered a severe concussion and other injuries in a head-on car collision while on her way to training.

As she focuses on recovery, Tara shared on social media that she’ll be “basically living in this hyperbaric chamber.”

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) allows patients to breathe oxygen in a pressurized environment, increasing the amount of oxygen dissolved in the bloodstream. HBOT continues to be studied for its potential role in supporting recovery following traumatic brain injuries, including concussions.

From elite athletes to everyday patients, recovery is a process—and every recovery plan is unique.

Interested in learning more about HBOT? Contact MD Hyperbaric to speak with our team.

*HBOT for concussion/TBI is an off-label use. Individual results vary, and treatment should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.*

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can increase tissue oxygen levels by up to 1200%—a game-changer for healing and recovery. 💨✨

Think of HBOT as giving your body a turbocharged oxygen boost, empowering your cells to do what they’re naturally designed to do: repair, regenerate, and thrive. 🌟

Oxygen is a foundational requirement for healing—but injury, surgery, and inflammation all increase the body’s demand for it. Simply breathing oxygen doesn’t guarantee that tissues receive what they need. Effective recovery depends on delivery at the cellular level, where oxygen supports circulation, repair processes, and overall healing capacity.

Healing isn’t passive.
Even at rest, your body is actively repairing, rebuilding, and responding at the cellular level. Recovery depends on circulation, oxygen availability, and the body’s ability to meet increased demands after stress, injury, or surgery.

Supporting recovery means supporting the processes already happening inside the body—every hour, every day.

Inflammation is part of the body’s natural healing response 🔄. In the short term, it signals injury, recruits immune cells, and initiates tissue repair 🩹. Problems arise when inflammation becomes chronic or poorly regulated ⚠️.

Understanding the difference between acute and chronic inflammation is key. Recovery isn’t about eliminating inflammation—it’s about supporting your body’s ability to regulate it 🌿.

Collagen is the framework that builds and strengthens healing tissue 🧱. Its production depends on adequate oxygen at the cellular level 🫁. When tissues don’t get enough oxygen, collagen synthesis slows, and repair takes longer ⏳.

Supporting oxygen delivery helps the body rebuild tissue efficiently and lays the foundation for stronger, healthier recovery 💪.