Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) – Treatment & Recovery

Every year nearly 2 million people sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and another 3.8 million reported concussions in the U.S. Approximately 50% go unreported bringing the number to approximately 10 million TBI’s and concussions every year.

In this instance, we are only talking about TBI’s. If you were to add stroke, ADD, ADHD, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Anterior Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, infections, viruses, and emotional traumas such as PTSD, which are injuries to the brain, the numbers would be much higher.

You can find the supportive research for the use of HBOT with these conditions on our research page.

Research Page

Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Physical

loss of consciousness
mild to severe headaches
nausea and vomiting
Disorientation
seizures
dilated
loss of coordination
sleep disorders
convulsions
vertigo or dizziness
fatigue
loss of balance
sensory symptoms
visual disruptions
ringing in the ears
loss of smell
sensitivity to light and sound

Cognitive

memory problems
slow reaction time
inability to pay attention
Executive dysfunction
Slow learning
Difficulty understanding
Unable to concentrate
Confusion
Unable to communicate thoughts
Unable to plan or problem solve
inability to see words or read
speaking disorders
inability to write

Psychological

PTSD
irritability
easily frustration
tension
anxiety
emotional dysregulation
personality changes
disinhibition
apathy
suspiciousness
suicidal
depression

What does HBOT do for brain injuries?

Induces neuroplasticity, the ability of the brain to form and reorganize synaptic connections, especially in response to learning or experience following injury.
Increases tissue oxygenation.
Generate new capillary networks boosting cerebral blood flow.
Increases stem cells in the blood.
Improves language function.
Improves cognition.
Improves quality of life.
Significant improvement of psychological impairments.
Shown to decrease mortality rate in acute cases.
Prevents secondary injuries.

Common questions regarding the use of HBOT with TBI’s:

Do I need to receive treatment right after the injury to get any benefit?

No. It has been shown that HBOT can be effective with chronic TBI’s. There have been TBI cases treated with HBOT as far out from injury as 40 years with positive results.

Are there any concerns in using HBOT with a TBI?

Mountain Hyperbarics has two Medical Doctors who do a thorough medical intake specifically for HBOT and to determine if the treatment is safe for the individual.

How long is the treatment program and how often do I need to come in for treatment?

This is entirely dependent on the individual case. The date of injury or injuries. The extent of the injury. Other mitigating injuries or conditions that may impact the healing process.

What is the cost?

This is dependent on the course of treatment needed. Mountain Hyperbarics prides itself on being affordable and accessible.

What programs are available to help us financially?

Mountain Hyperbarics works with individuals and families on a sliding scale if necessary. We also have a relationship with America’s Mighty Warriors for Veterans and locally Vocational Rehabilitation.