Cerebral Palsy and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a devastating motor disability in childhood, This tragic disorder affects movement, posture and other motor skills and may result in the need for life-long care. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has been shown to ameliorate the effects of CP. Many forms of CP result from a lack of oxygen to the brain at birth. The affected brain tissue, or penumbra, can be recovered or improved by introducing increased levels of oxygen. HBOT has been shown to be a promising treatment with multiple studies reporting improvements with its application.

Conclusion: Studies have demonstrated the benefits of HBOT for CP with the following:

Enhance Neurological Repair and Regeneration with HBOT

• Attenuates the Effects of Hypoxia on the Neonatal Brain

• Promotes Neurogenesis

• Moderates Mitochondrial Disorders

• Enhances Stem Cell Mobilisation and Proliferation

• Increases Penumbra Tissue Recovery

• Escalates Neuroplasticity

Improve Overall Function with HOBT

• Advances Cognitive Function

• Improves Gross/Fine Motor Skills

• Enhances Speech and Language

• Alleviates Spasticity

• Lessens Frequency of Seizures

• Stimulates Better Eye Contact

• Improves Balance and Walking

To Read further research - Intensive rehabilitation combined with HBO2 therapy in children with cerebral palsy: a controlled longitudinal study

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