Injuries and Hyperbaric Chambers

[Danger Zone]

I remember how incredible Owens was coming back off his injury. At the time, he was saying things like he sleeps in a hyperbaric chamber.

An ESPN link, but it talks about Owens remarkable recovery --> Clayton: Simply amazing

I imagine the players that believe in this just do it and we don't hear much about it, but still it's very interesting.

 

[Gumby]

Interesting. Thx

So, i just wondered if there are any safety features for someone sleeping in it when the power goes out?

 

[TheBostonStraggler]

Interesting. Thx

So, i just wondered if there are any safety features for someone sleeping in it when the power goes out?

It has a non electric based built in removal system.....

 

[Patsfanin Philly]

Interesting abstract that reviews the process and benefits of it...

Hyperbaric Oxygen Effects on Sports Injuries

 

[neuronet]

Interesting abstract that reviews the process and benefits of it...

Hyperbaric Oxygen Effects on Sports Injuries

Upshot seems it probably doesn't hurt, and might help. Larger double-blind randomized studies are needed....

 

[RobertWeathers]

Interesting abstract that reviews the process and benefits of it...

Hyperbaric Oxygen Effects on Sports Injuries

It's also a course of treatment for cancer patients.

When my dad was going thru treatment for prostate cancer, they had him sit in one of these a few times. He said it was weird but since hes in remission he doesn't complain.

 

[Patsfanin Philly]

Radiation patient lose vascularity ( blood vessels) in the affected area and as a result have a much greater risk of infection and delayed healing. Those that have had radiation above a certain level for head and neck cancer have to undergo about 30 hours of hyperbaric chamber before any surgery in that area ( think dental extractions). It isn't 30 hours straight but often 20 to 30 sessions. It prevents Osteo Radio Necrosis (ORN) which can be as debilitating as the cancer treatment....

 

[borg]

Many years ago, I had a customer who worked for a major NYC bank.....and this guy was certifiable. Speaking with him was like talking to Elmer Fudd. His co workers proclaimed he was a math savant but to me he seemed more like Simple Jack. He was the oddest human I ever encountered. He exchanged his paychecks for bars of gold and buried them in his Mom's back yard. He wore a raincoat if it was 90 out or minus 15. ......and he slept in a hyperbaric chamber he had installed in his apartment.
Talk about sending mixed messages. He worked for the biggest bank in the world but hoarded precious metal instead of money.......and he wanted to live forever....and that's what he would tell people when asked about his chamber. Back then, hyperbaric chambers were the toys of the rich looking for the fountain of youth. Today, its all about speeding the flow of oxygen through the blood which potentially accelerates the healing process. I believe these chambers are now an integral piece of equipment for many sports team.
IMG has their own on campus Sports - The Hyperbaric Therapy Center
Steve Weatherford explains why NFL players often sleep in hyperbaric chambers
The Hyperbaric Therapy Center
Cryotherapy is the newest rage in sports medicine

 

[WinstonSmith]

Whatever happens just be sure to keep Zolak away from the Hyperbolic Chamber on game day.

 

[RayClay]

Are there any downsides to all that oxygen rushing to the brain? Oh, you said Terrell Owens, right? Never mind.

 

[DarrylS]

Hard to "knock off a piece" in a hyperbaric chamber.. the idea would creep out most women.

 

[Dr Pain]

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This is the next big thing and will make the internet economic expansion look like the hula-hoop and Frisbee.

 

[Bobsyouruncle]

Many years ago, I had a customer who worked for a major NYC bank.....and this guy was certifiable. Speaking with him was like talking to Elmer Fudd. His co workers proclaimed he was a math savant but to me he seemed more like Simple Jack. He was the oddest human I ever encountered. He exchanged his paychecks for bars of gold and buried them in his Mom's back yard. He wore a raincoat if it was 90 out or minus 15. ......and he slept in a hyperbaric chamber he had installed in his apartment.
Talk about sending mixed messages. He worked for the biggest bank in the world but hoarded precious metal instead of money.......and he wanted to live forever....and that's what he would tell people when asked about his chamber. Back then, hyperbaric chambers were the toys of the rich looking for the fountain of youth. Today, its all about speeding the flow of oxygen through the blood which potentially accelerates the healing process. I believe these chambers are now an integral piece of equipment for many sports team.
IMG has their own on campus Sports - The Hyperbaric Therapy Center
Steve Weatherford explains why NFL players often sleep in hyperbaric chambers
The Hyperbaric Therapy Center
Cryotherapy is the newest rage in sports medicine

Where does his mom live? Asking for a friend.

 

[patfanken]

I have always questioned the hypocrisy of allowing healing aids like these chambers, and refusing allow HGH to be used in doctor supervised injury recovery programs. HGH has legitimate healing qualities. Under doctors supervision any of the extra :"strength building" can be avoided. The fact that players can't use HGH in recovery programs in the off season is even more ridiculous.

This is almost as stupid as the rule you can't use stickum on your hands to help you catch the ball, but you can use gloves that are like velcro. Or it's alright to film signals from here, but not there (I think we are all familiar with THAT prime example of NFL hypocrisy)

Make them report using it before hand through their doctor, and then make them take a blood test making sure they are clean before they are allowed to go back to practice with their teams. How is it different from any of a dozen other therapies that use drugs, liniments, supliments, and assorted machines to stimulate circulation to help heal players