Therapies Available at Extivita:
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, also known as HBOT, involves breathing 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber to increase oxygen levels in blood plasma.
A century of clinical research has shown oxygen under pressure:
- Increases oxygen in plasma accelerating our natural ability to heal
- Regulates 8,101 of approximately 20,000 total genes
- Upregulates anti-inflammatory genes
- Downregulates inflammatory genes
- Mobilizes stem cells and growth factors associated with the body’s regenerative and reparative processes
Outside the United Sates, HBOT is used to extend and improve quality of life by augmenting the treatment of injuries, diseases, and infections as well as improving overall wellness and physical performance.
The FDA has cleared the use of HBOT for 14 indications including wounds, carbon monoxide poisoning, burns, osteomyelitis, radiation injury to name a few. The National Institute of Health (NIH) lists over 400 ongoing clinical trials for the use of hyperbaric medicine covering the treatment of most diseases and conditions such as stroke, cancer, ulcerative colitis, alzheimer’s, parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and traumatic brain injuries. For a complete listing, visit the NIH Clinical Trials website.
Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
New Blood Vessel Formation
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy stimulates the formation of new blood vessels, healing injured tissues that were unable to get nutrients and oxygen.
Increased Stem Cell Activity
Decreased Inflammation
Antibacterial & Antimicrobial
EXPLORING HBOT RESEARCH
Globally, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is used to extend and improve quality of life for patients by augmenting the treatment of all injuries, diseases, and infections as well as to improve overall wellness and the physical performance of athletes. Explore our research database to see if HBOT might be right for you!
Recent HBOT Research
Treating Cancer: How HBOT helps
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to finding the most effective treatment for your diagnosis. That’s why our Nurse Practitioner, Elena Schertz and the team at Extivita-RTP provide personalized attention and compassionate...
A Disney gorilla goes into an HBOT chamber in “Gorilla Divemaster”
Be sure to check out National Geographic S2 E5 “Gorilla Divemaster”. In this episode, Disney attempts something that, to their knowledge, has never been attempted before. They give HBOT to a gorilla! It’s a fascinating story… Disney Animal Kingdom gorilla, Lilly, ...
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Promising for Crohn’s Fistulas
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can help heal bowel fistulas in patients with advanced Crohn's disease, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis. Overall, use of HBOT was associated with a 87% clinical response rate...
Non-Invasive Therapies that can help in a variety of medical conditions
Personalized Treatments
Unique treatment plans created for patients suffering from a variety of conditions
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Used in hospitals and clinics around the world
HBOT Treatments
Reduce inflammation and enhance the body’s natural ability to heal
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ABOUT OUR CLINIC
WE ARE MULTI-SEAT HYPERBARIC CHAMBER CLINIC
A multi-seat hyperbaric chamber is designed to treat multiple patients at a time. Patients sit in chairs while they receive oxygen through individual hoods while the chamber pressurizes to equivalent pressure of a shallow dive.
Recent HBOT News
HBOT4Heroes: A Lifeline for Veterans Battling PTSD and TBI
As the nation celebrates Independence Day, it is crucial to remember the countless heroes who have sacrificed their well-being to protect our freedom. Unfortunately, many veterans return from their service with invisible wounds that continue to haunt them, leading to...
Revolutionizing Brain Injury Treatment: HBOT Gives Hope to North Carolina Veterans
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) have become an all-too-common consequence of modern warfare, affecting countless veterans returning from combat zones. These injuries can have a profound impact on a person's quality of life, leading to physical, cognitive, and...
The ‘game-changing’ technology revolutionizing sports
The 'game-changing' technology revolutionising sport: Hyperbaric chambers are helping stars like Vinicius Jnr recover quicker, sleep better and perform at their peak... it's no wonder Tiger Woods, LeBron James and Ronaldo are taking advantage By OLI GAMP FOR...
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