Tendon and ligament injuries are extremely common in the world of sports. The majority of sports injuries are lower limb. The most common are in the ankle. They’re time-consuming and challenging to heal, which often derails an athlete’s performance and plans.

HBOT, however, is an incredible resource for injuries in these areas of the body. HBOT shows particular promise for sports injuries involving areas of a muscle that have lower blood flow. These include your ligaments, tendons, and bones. These areas can be especially challenging to heal, making HBOT a promising therapy option for speeding healing.

Normally, oxygen travels to your tissues through your circulation. However, if you’ve had an injury, your circulation is usually disrupted. Tendons and ligaments have a slow healing time because they don’t have the same level of circulation as other parts of the body, like muscles. It creates a problematic cycle. Your tissues need oxygen delivered by the blood vessels, but they don’t have sufficient blood vessels to give them the oxygen they need.  When torn or exposed, they often struggle to get the oxygen they need to repair. HBOT not only delivers more oxygen through plasma due to the higher levels of dissolved oxygen, but it also promotes the growth of new blood vessels and reduces swelling, this is why HBOT is a great choice for athletes.