Case Study: Young Male Overcomes Traumatic Brain Injury From Sporting Accident
A 23-year-old male patient presented to a hyperbaric office office with a history of multiple concussions and TBIs sustained while playing football and lacrosse. His most recent TBI occurred in 2019, leading to recurrent headaches, light sensitivity, brain fog, tinnitus, short-term memory loss, and occasional scotomas (blind spots).
Recognizing the potential of HBOT to enhance brain healing post-TBI, they started him on a personalized hyperbaric therapy protocol. After completing his treatment, he reported increased energy, significantly fewer headaches, and improved memory.
Case Study Details:
Patient Age: 23
Gender: Male
Presentation: Post-concussion symptoms including headaches, light sensitivity, brain fog, tinnitus, short-term memory loss, and scotomas.
Health History: Multiple concussions and head injuries; the last injury occurred three years ago.
Personalized Treatment Protocol: HBOT in a hard chamber at 2.0 ATA for 90 minutes daily, totaling forty sessions.
Patient Outcome: Noticeable improvement in fatigue, frequency and intensity of headaches, and memory loss.
Clinical Insights:
It's important to understand that every concussion is a traumatic brain injury. Concussions can occur in anyone, at any age, and under various circumstances—not just in athletes. Motor vehicle accidents and falls are common causes. Even mild concussions can lead to significant health challenges. While some patients might see immediate or gradual improvement, others may suffer lingering effects for much longer. Symptoms lasting more than three months are classified as post-concussion syndrome (PCS).
PCS Symptoms Often Include:
Headaches or migraines
Personality changes
Depression
Sleep disturbances
Memory issues
Sensitivity to light and/or sound
Difficulties focusing
Light-headedness or dizziness
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Concussions & Post-Concussion Syndrome:
HBOT is employed to treat concussions and TBIs by alleviating symptoms and accelerating recovery through the promotion of damaged tissue repair and angiogenesis (blood vessel growth). It offers several benefits for those suffering from TBI and/or PCS, including:
Increasing neural regeneration
Reducing pain
Creating new blood vessels
Stimulating stem cell mobilization
Reducing cognitive impairment
At Clarity Hyperbarics, we are committed to providing cutting-edge treatments like HBOT to support our patients' recovery and enhance their quality of life. If you or a loved one are experiencing symptoms of a concussion or TBI, please contact us to learn more about how HBOT can help.
