This promotes:
- Faster wound healing
- Reduced inflammation
- Improved tissue repair
- Enhanced immune response
Clinical Indications (Commonly Referred Cases)
- Diabetic foot ulcers (Wagner Grade III and above)
- Chronic non-healing wounds
- Radiation tissue injury (osteoradionecrosis, soft tissue radionecrosis)
- Chronic refractory osteomyelitis
- Compromised grafts and flaps
- Crush injuries
- Thermal burns
- Traumatic brain injury (selected cases)
- Post-stroke rehabilitation (as part of therapy program)
- Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (early referral)
Benefits of HBOT
- Accelerates healing
- Reduces swelling and inflammation
- Improves circulation
- Boosts immune function
- Supports rehabilitation outcomes
- Non-invasive and safe
What to Expect During Treatment
- Each session lasts approximately 60–90 minutes
- You will relax comfortably inside the chamber
- The treatment is painless
- Most patients require multiple sessions for optimal results
How HBOT Works in Rehabilitation
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) plays a powerful supportive role in modern rehabilitation programs by enhancing the body’s natural healing ability.
Available at Thumbay Physical & Rehabilitation Hospital, HBOT is integrated with physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and neurological rehabilitation for improved recovery outcomes.
1. Increases Oxygen Delivery to Damaged Tissues
During HBOT, patients breathe 100% oxygen inside a pressurized chamber.
This allows oxygen to dissolve deeply into plasma and reach:
- Injured muscles
- Nerves
- Brain tissue
- Bones
- Chronic wounds
Higher oxygen levels stimulate faster tissue repair.
2. Reduces Inflammation & Swelling
HBOT helps decrease tissue edema (swelling), which:
- Reduces pain
- Improves joint mobility
- Enhances muscle function
- Speeds up post-injury recovery
This is especially helpful after surgery, stroke, or trauma.
3. Supports Neurological Recovery
In neuro-rehabilitation (stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury):
- Improves oxygen supply to compromised brain cells
- Promotes neuroplasticity (brain healing and rewiring)
- Enhances cognitive and motor recovery when combined with therapy
4. Enhances Wound Healing
HBOT:
- Stimulates new blood vessel formation (angiogenesis)
- Boosts white blood cell activity
- Fights infection
- Promotes collagen production
Highly effective for diabetic foot ulcers and chronic wounds.
5. Improves Rehabilitation Outcomes
When combined with:
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Sports rehabilitation
HBOT accelerates progress and helps patients regain independence faster.
Why It Matters in Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation is not just about exercises — it is about optimizing the body’s internal healing environment.
HBOT enhances oxygen at the cellular level, making every therapy session more effective and improving overall recovery potential.
