HBOT is a promising adjunctive approach for TBI, with growing research into brain oxygenation, inflammation, neuroplasticity and recovery. At NUMA, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is medically prescribed and individually tailored.
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a sudden impact or force to the head disrupts normal brain function. It can range from a mild concussion to a more severe brain injury and may affect a person's physical, cognitive and emotional wellbeing in many different ways.
While many people recover well, others may experience ongoing or evolving symptoms that can affect their health, daily activities and overall quality of life.
A growing body of clinical and scientific evidence is investigating HBOT alongside standard TBI care, with research demonstrating physiological effects and potential improvements in neurological outcomes and recovery.
A systematic review and meta-analysis found HBOT was associated with significant improvements across multiple neurocognitive outcomes following TBI.
A prospective randomised trial in severe TBI found that HBOT improved cerebral oxygen metabolism and blood flow, while reducing metabolic stress and intracranial pressure.
Research indicates that HBOT may promote neuroplasticity and brain recovery through effects on neurogenesis, synaptic function, mitochondrial activity and inflammatory pathways.
HBOT is used as an adjunct to, not a replacement for, standard medical care and rehabilitation following TBI. Treatment suitability and individual outcomes vary.
A clinical review of the evidence for HBOT across the spectrum of traumatic brain injury, examining its physiological effects, clinical outcomes and evolving role in TBI recovery and rehabilitation.
Every HBOT programme begins with an individual medical assessment. Treatment is prescribed according to the stage of injury, clinical presentation and treatment goals, with the protocol tailored to each patient.
Initiated following injury, with research reporting effects on cerebral oxygenation, inflammation and intracranial pressure.
Studied for persistent symptoms, with reported improvements in cognition, post-concussive symptoms and functional brain imaging.
May be considered in selected patients with prolonged impairment or plateaued recovery, using an individualised protocol based on clinical assessment.
Every treatment plan is personalised. The number, frequency and timing of HBOT sessions vary according to individual clinical circumstances and may change as treatment progresses.
HBOT is a medical treatment that requires specialist assessment and prescription to ensure it is safe, appropriate and tailored to your clinical needs. Treatment is provided alongside your existing neurological or rehabilitation care. Your consultation with our specialist medical doctor includes:
Don’t just take our word for it. Hear directly from patients who have completed HBOT treatment with us following traumatic brain injury or concussion.
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NUMA is a consultant-led specialist HBOT clinic focused exclusively on medical hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Our service combines medical oversight, personalised treatment planning and purpose-built facilities designed to support safe and high-standard care.
