For Rapid Recovery After Exercise / Hyperbaric chamber for athletes

The use of hyperbaric chambers by athletes for rehabilitation or training assistance is based on the principle of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) – the inhalation of high concentrations of oxygen in an environment of higher than atmospheric pressure in order to increase the oxygen content of the blood and tissues. This approach has several specific benefits for athletes in terms of physical recovery and performance enhancement, as described below:

I. Accelerate sports injury repair

Promote tissue healing

Hyperbaric oxygen can significantly increase the partial pressure of oxygen at the site of injury (e.g., muscle strain, tendonitis, bone fracture, soft tissue contusion, etc.), provide sufficient oxygen for cellular metabolism and regeneration, accelerate collagen synthesis and vascular repair, and shorten the healing cycle. For example, for muscle tears or ligament injuries, which are common among athletes, hyperbaric oxygen reduces the inflammatory response and promotes the growth of granulation tissue.

Reduce swelling and inflammation

Localized edema and inflammation often accompany injury, hyperbaric oxygen can inhibit the release of inflammatory factors, and at the same time improve local blood circulation by increasing the concentration of oxygen to help remove metabolic wastes (e.g., lactic acid) and reduce swelling and pain.

literatures>>>https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3382683/

Ⅲ. Enhancement of sports performance (auxiliary effect)

Enhancement of cardiopulmonary function and oxygen carrying capacity

Long-term moderate hyperbaric oxygen exposure can stimulate erythropoiesis (or improve the oxygen-binding efficiency of hemoglobin), increase the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood, enhance the cardiopulmonary efficiency in the use of oxygen, and indirectly enhance the performance of endurance events (e.g., long-distance running, swimming).

Delay central fatigue

Insufficient oxygen supply to the brain during high-intensity exercise can lead to central fatigue (e.g., decreased attention, decreased motor coordination). Hyperbaric oxygen can increase the partial pressure of oxygen in brain tissue, delaying the emergence of central fatigue, and helping athletes to maintain concentration and stability of movement during competition or training.

literatures>>>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16138784/

Precautions

Despite the many benefits of hyperbaric oxygen chambers for athletes, they need to be performed under professional guidance to avoid oxygen toxicity (e.g., headache, convulsions) or other side effects due to excessive pressure and time. In addition, its effects vary according to individual differences (e.g., sports, types of injuries), and it cannot replace scientific training and rehabilitation programs, but works more as an adjunct.

In conclusion, the core value of hyperbaric chambers lies in the efficient supply of oxygen, which supports injury repair, fatigue recovery and performance enhancement of athletes by optimizing the body’s oxygen metabolism.

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