HBOT is a part of LeBron James Workout Recovery (Video)

Professional athletes are increasingly receiving HBOT to help them recover from many types of injuries, even concussions. A few months ago we talked about Joe Namath, who played for the New York Jets for the majority of his NFL career, suffered from multiple head injuries as an NFL quarterback. As a result, he dealt with memory loss, focus issues, and feelings of anxiousness and irritability before trying HBOT. Now, not only have his symptoms subsided, but he has become an advocate for HBOT and was recently a keynote speaker at the Long Island Head Injury Association’s Celebrity Sports Forum.

Bill Romanowski, a retired linebacker, also uses HBOT to help address the lasting results of at least 20 concussions he suffered from during his 16 years in the NFL. 

Procedures in the hyperbaric chamber help all recreational and top athletes to increase performance. It is regularly used by Olympic Athletes all over the world, Professional Sports Teams, in particular sports with a high degree of physical contact like foot ball, basketball and hockey., Boxer’s and Mixed Martial Artists,  dancers, gymnasts, runners and countless others who put their bodies through high impact training have also adopted HBOT into their regimen.

One top athlete who use HBOT is also one of the world’s best basketball players: LeBron James, who has been using HBOT since at least 2017.  

In addition to its benefits for injury recovery, HBOT can also help to enhance athletic performance. By increasing the amount of oxygen that reaches the body’s tissues, HBOT can improve aerobic capacity and endurance, which can help athletes to perform better during training and competition. 

A 2022 study evaluated the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on mitochondrial respiration and physical performance in middle-aged athletes. The use of hyperbaric oxygen enhanced their physical performance including their maximal oxygen capacity. A study involving young soccer players found that after three weeks of hyperbaric oxygen therapy they had an improvement in performance endurance. 

Injury prevention is another area where HBOT has shown promise. By reducing inflammation and promoting tissue regeneration, HBOT can help prevent injuries from occurring in the first place.

A study published in Scientific Reports found that HBOT could reduce inflammation and improve muscle regeneration in animals with induced muscle injuries. While more research is needed to confirm these findings in humans, they suggest that HBOT could be a useful tool for athletes looking to speed up their recovery and reduce their risk of injury.  

LeBron James takes recovery seriously by sleeping in oxygen chamber

As LeBron James’ personal trainer Mike Mancias said back in November of 2019, “recovery never stops” and when LeBron was out in the 2019-20 Championship Season, he took his recovery into overdrive, even taking extra steps such as taking a nap in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber.

 In conclusion, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has shown promising results in enhancing and accelerating the healing of athletes from various injuries, as well as improving athletic performance through its effects on mitochondrial function, oxygen delivery, inflammation reduction, and tissue repair and regeneration. HBOT has been used in acute injury, injury prevention, chronic injury, and performance optimization. While more research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms underlying the effects of HBOT on athletic performance, the existing evidence suggests that it can be a useful tool for athletes looking to improve their performance and recovery. As with any medical treatment, it is important for athletes to work with a trained medical professional and follow appropriate safety guidelines when using HBOT.   

 At Journey Wellness Center we know it’s important to approach HBOT as part of a comprehensive treatment plan under the guidance of healthcare professionals experienced in treating a variety of conditions and HBOT. We practice hands on care and treatment and seek to integrate our understanding of HBOT’s role in autoimmune disease management.

Visit JourneyNapa.com today to schedule a consultation with our Certified Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Professionals. Ask about our New Patient Special!