Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is a relatively new treatment option for healing certain ailments or illnesses, one that I am very interested in learning more about. Hyperbaric or pressurized air is used to introduce supplemental oxygen to the body. This oxygen therapy was first discovered by German scientists and later became a popular home treatment for many ailments including chronic fatigue syndrome, asthma and cancer. Recently, I heard about hyperbaric oxygen therapy for autism.
As an autistic child, I had no interest in learning about hyperbaric oxygen therapy before my mother announced that she would be using it to treat my autism. I remember her telling me that the hyperbaric chambers were very quiet while we were inside our home and there was nothing to worry about. That was true for the most part, but then she told me that I needed to be monitored closely while I was home and received treatments. I had no idea what she was talking about but then she mentioned that the gas pressure was like the intensity of a mountain spring.
I can honestly say that the hyperbaric oxygen therapy has had a positive impact on my wound healing. The healing has been exceptional to say the least. During the first week after the procedure my mother was bleeding a lot more than normal but that has since subsided. There have been some suggestions from doctors that the hyperbaric chamber may have to be increased in pressure to prevent scarring from forming as I had with my mother. In any event, my wound did appear to heal much faster than normal, which was a pleasant surprise. It did take time but I am very happy with the results.
The hyperbaric oxygen chamber is a new treatment that just released to the medical world and is receiving rave reviews from patients who have already undergone the new treatment. The hyperbaric chamber is used as a follow-up to other wound healing procedures such as a lymph node transplant or an organ transplant. The hyperbaric chamber is said to improve the overall healing speed of the patient and should even help to speed up the wound-healing process by several days. Patients who have undergone the new treatment report an almost instant feeling of warmth and comfort after their procedure.
What makes this healing therapy so unique is that it is not a surgical procedure. This means that there are no knives, scalpels or other tools that are necessary for the procedure. Hyperbaric chambers are also portable, which allows a physical therapist to transport the chambers to the patient's home for further healing.
What makes the portable hyperbaric chamber so unique is that it can be used as part of physical therapy and not just an after-care product. My physical therapist has been using the hyperbaric chamber for physical therapy and is very happy with its results. I was able to increase my range of motion, stretch my muscles and get a better workout than before. I feel more energized and focused. I am able to focus on my goals because I am excited about what I am doing each day.
Hyperbaric chambers have also been used in the treatment of arthritic and diabetic foot ulcers. Patients report that hyperbaric oxygen chambers increase their ability to heal and that their discomfort decreases. For people with cancer, bladder and kidney problems, respiratory problems, asthma and sinus problems, burns and severe injuries, hyperbaric chamber therapy has proven effective. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has also shown signs of reducing stress and anxiety in patients. I feel excited and thrilled about this new treatment and I look forward to future scheduled treatments.
I am now able to walk again, laugh again and run again. I am thrilled to be able to help others in the same situation that I found myself in. I know that hyperbaric oxygen therapy can work wonders for those who suffer from autism, cerebral palsy, diabetic neuropathy, hand, knee and hip problems. I am not an expert in any field but I do know how to help my friends and family who are in these situations. This new, exciting and very promising method of wound healing in autism is just what we need in the home to help us reach our goals.
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