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Cerebral Palsy
In the United States, there are an estimated half a million people with some degree of cerebral palsy, with almost 7000 children newly diagnosed with the condition every year. Causes vary from oxygen deprivation at birth to infections within the brain tissues to severe head injury. The condition involves the inability to control movement due to neurological dysfunction in areas, which regulate motor skills. Severity of the condition can range from difficulty with fine motor tasks to patients who suffer from seizures or cognitive impairment. While there is currently no cure for cerebral palsy, researchers are investigating new and revolutionary means of treating the condition with promising results.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Recent studies have
demonstrated a dramatic improvement in Cerebral Palsy symptomology when hyperbaric
oxygen therapy is used as a treatment.
Researchers in Brazil found a significant alleviation in symptomology
and other characteristics in a study involving 218 cerebral palsy patients. Significant enhancements were documented
showing improved vision, hearing and speech as well as a reduction of
spasticity by 50%, which occurred in 94% of study patients.
In a recent study by the University of
Texas Medical Center, persons with cerebral palsy were treated with hyperbaric
oxygen to determine its effects on motor skills. Researchers found a decrease in spasticity as well as
improvements in gross motor and fine motor skills. An Ashworth Spasticity Scale as well as a test of gross motor and fine
motor function were completed before and after hyperbaric therapy.
Why does hyperbaric help
persons with cerebral palsy? Scientists
have varying opinions on why the therapy is so successful as a treatment for
the condition. Some theories suggest
that the brain of some persons with CP are lacking oxygen and in a dormant, or
sleeping state due to lack of blood flow.
Hyperbaric forces oxygen into tissues throughout the body including
brain tissues and fluid, resulting in a re-awakening of dormant areas of the
brain. Other theories state that
excessive swelling in the brain results in a lack of oxygen causing the
inability of myelin sheaths to develop properly. Oxygen is forced into these damaged areas, through the
pressurization of hyperbaric, which alleviates brain swelling by constricting
blood vessels. In addition, hyperbaric
is thought to provide an optimal environment to assist in the regeneration of
brain tissue.
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Cerebral Palsy Case Studies
Utilizing Hyperbaric Therapy
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Cerebral Palsy Testimonials for
HBOT
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Effects of Pressurized Oxygen in
Acute Brain Insult- Chart
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HBOT and Neurological Conditions
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Hyperbaric Case Study for
Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatments
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy In The
Prevention Of Delayed Deterioration And Cerebral Palsy
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Research on Pediatric Neurology
& HBOT
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The effect of HBOT on Functional
Outcomes in Children with CP-A Single Case Description
Testimonials
and Case Studies Utilizing HBOT for Cerebral Palsy
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A 12 year old suffering from cerebral palsy with symptoms
ranging from loss of muscle control, difficulty verbalizing and following
instruction. He is often unable to
complete his schoolwork and often experiences severe mood swings and difficulty
sleeping through the night. He was
treated with mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy, after
three months of treatment, hyperbaric therapy has improved Keith’s cognitive
function… click
to read the case study
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A 7 year old female suffering from Cerebral Palsy with
symptoms ranging from severe loss of muscle control, inability to sit up,
inability to acknowledge the presence of others, poor circulation and constant
cold feet, seizures occurring on a daily basis lasting 30 minutes on average. Natalie received mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy for 90 minutes a day,.. click to read the case study
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An 8 year old diagnosed with
cerebral palsy displayed symptoms including daily seizures, weak muscle control,
and inability to verbalize. She was
unable to be potty trained and her seizures were intensifying in severity and
frequency. She began one-hour
hyperbaric sessions daily. After the
first session, the number of seizures she normally experienced in one day was
cut by 75% and they seemed to be less mild than her typical seizure… click to read the case study
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