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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. ·
Cerebral Palsy Case Studies
Utilizing Hyperbaric Therapy ·
Cerebral Palsy Testimonials for
HBOT ·
Effects of Pressurized Oxygen in
Acute Brain Insult- Chart ·
HBOT and Neurological Conditions ·
Hyperbaric Case Study for
Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatments ·
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy In The
Prevention Of Delayed Deterioration And Cerebral Palsy ·
Research on Pediatric Neurology
& HBOT ·
The effect of HBOT on Functional
Outcomes in Children with CP-A Single Case Description Testimonials and Case Studies Utilizing HBOT for
Cerebral Palsy ·
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 ·
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 ·
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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Conditions Treated with Hyperbaric ·
Multiple
Sclerosis and Hyperbaric ·
Cerebral Palsy and Hyperbaric |
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