NEURO NEWS

Novak Djokovic may not have won at Wimbledon yesterday, but to reach the final just a month after having knee surgery is nothing short of miraculous. 

Following a meniscus tear injury at the French Open in June, it looked unlikely that Djokovic would even appear at Wimbledon, but his fast recovery is thanks to the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) alongside intense physio treatment. 

As well as being used to help relieve the symptoms of neurological conditions, HBOT is also a highly successful treatment to aid recovery from injury. Many of the therapy centres in our network support clients in this way, and those centres located near sporting clubs, such as rugby or football teams, have often helped injured players return to full health more quickly compared to relying solely on traditional rehabilitation treatments. 

Oxygen therapy involves inhaling pure oxygen within a pressurized chamber, which substantially increases oxygen levels in the blood. This is particularly beneficial for athletes, who need rapid and complete recovery. Benefits for sporting injuries include:

• Accelerated healing of soft tissue, muscles, and bones by delivering oxygen-rich blood to injured areas

• Decreasing the inflammation that causes pain and swelling

• Improving circulation and blood flow by enabling oxygen and nutrients to reach injured tissues

The use of hyperbaric chambers by professional athletes highlights the growing trend of advanced medical treatments to improve and extend sporting careers. Djokovic’s remarkable recovery journey underscores the transformative potential of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in providing swift and effective treatment for injuries.