Posted on 11/20/2020 7:27:23 PM PST by RummyChick
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indiana has put $1 million toward hyperbaric oxygen therapy research.
Indiana was the first state to use public funds for what is considered experimental, or off-label, treatment of traumatic brain injuries. The program was just getting started when the coronavirus pandemic hit.
A multicolored brain scan from the first Indiana veteran enrolled in the program is one of the many pieces being collected by the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering on Purdue University’s campus is conducting the research.
The pandemic slowed the research to a crawl and eventually most of the volunteers dropped out the program. For the research to be complete, the researchers need 39 more veterans to sign up.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or what is commonly called HBOT, has not been approved for traumatic brain injuries by the Veterans Administration. Art Terlup, a former Air Force captain, is administering the research program. “I would almost say holistic ways to that do work that don’t require four different prescription to do this thing as a scientist I remain objective in my assessment of it, but there this a lot of evidence that this can do good.”
Veteran Ping
Traumatic brain?
I know several veterans with traumatic brain injury.
However they live in Ohio.
Do you have any idea if this is open to non-Indiana residents.
No idea. its not that far of a drive to certain parts of Ohio. HBOT treatments are expensive. Thread earlier talked about . So might be worth it if only a few hours drive.
btw, there are only 39 spots so they should make the call ASAP
I’ll let them know in the morning
Thanks
Southern Indiana would be about an eight hour drive from NE Ohio where we are.
But if it would relieve their pain and mood swings it would be well worth the drive.
not brain injured vet but had brain injury over a dozen years ago
they Suck and mine was nothing compared to there’s
near and dear cause.
they deserve the best treatment there is
I’ve read a lot about this treatment it gets mixed reviews but if it can help at all it’s worth it
Abby Normal
My advice if they can’t get in is to do the research and try to find a place where you can have a session. If it makes a difference they can save and buy one of these cheaper models versus 100K . The thread earlier of the guy who I think lost limbs said he has never felt so good.
They arent cheap..but if it it makes a difference in your life you might want to spend the $4k
Internet does list lung scarring as a possible side effect.
Also, there is some exercise method on that thread that has a similar effect. I think the title of thread has the word AGING in it.
” there this a lot of evidence that this can do good.”
Yes there is! Anybody that knows of someone with PTSD, any type brain injuries (concussion ect) diabetic wounds, stroke, MS and a whole host of other illness should seriously look into this.
We use HB02 in the commercial diving industry for cases of decompression illness (bends) I have been researching it over the past 2 years and have seen amazing results reported in its use. We use it on a personal basis sometimes weekly just as a anti-ageing preventative. 2 ATA/33ft for 60min/100% O2
Do you know anything about this training method that is suppose to do similar as it pertains to oxygen.
https://breakingmuscle.com/fitness/how-tabata-really-works-what-the-research-says
Thanks
I was just reading that this therapy could slow aging..
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