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.
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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.
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