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This chapter deals with the role of HBO as an adjuvant to physical therapy. Physical exercise is facilitated under hyperoxia. HBO is particularly useful for rehabilitation of neurological disorders including stroke and trauma to the central nervous system. Other applications include rehabilitation after myocardial infarction and in peripheral vascular disease. Finally, the rationale and applications of HBO in sports injury, e.g., for rapid resolution of pain and swelling is discussed. There is no evidence that HBO enhances performance of healthy athletes.
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Jain, K.K. (2017). HBO as an Adjuvant in Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. In: Textbook of Hyperbaric Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47140-2_36
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