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Stroke

The use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for stroke recovery is not a new idea. There are scientific articles dating back as far as 1965 that document the typical improvements that are seen when using HBOT following both acute and chronic strokes. A useful summary written by Dr. David A. Steenblock summarizes the history of treatment and research of the use of HBOT for stroke recovery.
Most recently in 2013, Dr. Shai Efrati published a study on stroke recovery using hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT.) The study is open source and freely available on the internet.  A detailed analysis of the study and the current state of understanding of HBOT as a treatment for stroke is discussed in an article by Eschel Ben-Jacob. 

Part of the challenge with conducting HBOT research is that it is difficult to conduct double-blind placebo controlled research because it is difficult to fool someone into believing they are receiving HBOT when they are not. Dr. Efrati utilized a crossover controlled study design, in which everyone received the treatment and everyone showed improvement!

Doctors who utilize HBOT in Stroke Recovery

 The list of prominent physicians who utilize or advocate using HBOT for stroke is a long one. 
  • Dr. Paul Harch, MD (www.hbot.com)
  • Dr. David A. Steenblock, DO (www.strokedoctor.com)
  • Dr. Julian Whitaker, MD (www.drwhitaker.com)
  • Dr. James F. Toole, MD 
  • Dr. Daniel G. Amen, MD (www.amenclinics.com)
  • Dr. Richard Neubauer, MD  (www.oceanhbo.com)
  • Dr. William Maxfield, MD (newsmaxhealth.com)
  • Dr. David Perlmutter, MD (www.pearlhealth.com)
  • more soon...

Scientific Resources Supporting HBOT for Stroke

  • 2018 - A Dual Role for Hyperbaric Oxygen in Stroke Neuroprotection: Preconditioning of the Brain and Stem Cells.
  • 2016 - Hyperbaric oxygen modalities are differentially effective in distinct brain ischemia models
  • 2013 - Hyperbaric Oxygen Induces Late Neuroplasticity in Post Stroke Patients - Randomized, Prospective Trial
  • more soon...

Stroke Recovery Testimonial Videos

Please also visit our Testimonial page for our stroke testimonials.
Related Topics
  • Oceanside Hyperbaric Traumatic Brain Injury page
  • Oceanside Hyperbaric TBI and PTSD in Veterans page
  • Oceanside Hyperbaric Post-Concussion Syndrome page
  • Oceanside Hyperbaric Headache page
  • Oceanside Hyperbaric Epilepsy page
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UHMS Approved Conditions

Air or Gas Embolism
CO, Cyanide Poisoning
Gas Gangrene

Crush Injury, Compartment Syndrome etc.
Decompression Sickness
Problem Wounds, CRAO
Severe Anemia
Intracranial Abscess
Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections
Refractory Osteomyelitis
Delayed Radiation Injury
Compromized Grafts and Flaps
Acute Thermal Burn
ISS Hearing Loss  (ISSHL)

Investigational Conditions

Lyme Disease
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Shingles / Herpes Zoster
Headache
Calciphylaxis

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Livedoid Vasculopathy
Venous Stasis Ulcer
Pressure Ulcer
Scleroderma, Raynauds
Multiple Sclerosis
Type 1 Diabetes
Psoriasis
Arthritis
Pyoderma Gangenosum
Stroke
TBI and PTSD in Vets
Epilepsy

Post Concussion Syndrome
Alzheimer's Disease
Autism

Crohn's, Colitis
Peripheral Artery Disease
Erythromelalgia
CRPS, RSD
Peripheral Neuropathy

Degenerative Disc Disease

Fibromyalgia
Cancer
 (General)
Fractures

Glaucoma
Macular Degeneration
Macular Edema
Periodontal Disease
Dental Implants
BRONJ
Type 2 Diabetes


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