Clinical use of a hyperbaric chamber as a modality to aid in recovery

The use of hyperbaric chambers has been tried by various athletes. Some professional athletes and physicians have reported phenomenal results with their regular usage. A review of the literature does not support the prevalent use of this modality however. Using a hyperbaric chamber to treat delayed-onset muscle soreness in particular has not been substantiated. Results are inconclusive with respect to treating postconcussion syndrome and fatigue. Additional data regarding these 2 treatments are needed.
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Bibliographic Details
Subjects:
Notations:biological and medical sciences technical and natural sciences
Published in:Strength and Conditioning Journal
Language:English
Published: 2017
Online Access:http://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000235
Volume:39
Issue:3
Pages:31-34
Document types:article
Level:intermediate