What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been used in human medicine for more than 100 years. Hyper-oxygenation can decrease recovery time from a variety of injuries and diseases. Decreased swelling and improved white blood cell function are just two common responses to oxygen therapy, which makes hyperbaric medicine extremely useful in treating infections and acute injuries.
Can Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy help my horse?
An accurate diagnosis, coupled with appropriate medical therapies, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), speeds healing and recovery.
HBOT decreases swelling, reduces pain associated with swelling and inflammation, and increases circulation. In addition, it stimulates fibroblast production of collagen and enhances the connective tissue repair process.
Increased oxygenation also enhances the effectiveness of antibiotics and other medical interventions.