What Researchers Did
Researchers investigated how hyperbaric oxygen therapy affects the recovery of motor functions in patients with spinal cord problems caused by issues with their vertebrae.
What They Found
For patients with vertebrogenic ischaemic myelopathies, hyperbaric oxygen therapy stopped disease progression and led to stable improvement in motor problems, shortening treatment and hospital stays. However, in patients with lateral amyotrophic sclerosis, HBO therapy showed only minimal and short-lived positive effects in some individuals, failing to control or stabilize neurological issues in most cases.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.
Study Limitations
This study is from 1985, and the abstract does not provide details on the study size, specific HBOT protocols used, or the presence of a control group.