AFL Record - Hyperbaric Chamber

Clubs need injured players at full fitness and back on the park asap. When Fevola bruised his heel early in 2009, he underwent hyperbaric oxygen treatment in an effort to assist the healing of this injury. Football clubs are interested in the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and its potential for the treatment of muscle, tendon and ligament injuries as it is considered to reduce swelling,prevent infection, reduce pain and promote healing. Read on to find out the theory behind how this treatment could be effecting in assisting the healing of injuries.

This article was originally published in the Football Record, round 15, 2009.

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