Post-Concussive Syndrome Archives

[Ellie Souter (snowboarder, 2018); Frank Wycheck (NFL, 2025); Demaryius Thomas (NFL, 2021); Mike Webster (NFL, 2002); Kelly Caitlin (Olympic cycling, 2019); Chris Simon (NHL, 2024); Phillip Adams (NFL, 2021); Mike Day (SEAL, 2023); WWII 1000 yard TBI stare; Ryan Larkin (SEAL, 2017); Heather Anderson (AFLW, 2023); John Mackey, NFL, 2011]

Failing to treat brain wounds can lead to degraded lives, escalating healthcare costs, depression, and suicide. Images of successes and the history of servicemember suicides and effects of negligence can be found here. Those above are mostly dead from suicide, diagnosed after death with CTE.

Concussions, NFL Playoffs, Veterans, and Science

January 17, 2026 Robert Beckman 679 Views brain wounds, brain-wounded, concussion, concussion protocol, HBOT, Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy, Invisible Wounds, opioid overdose, PCS, Post-Concussive Syndrome, PTSD, sports injuries, Sports Related Concussions, suicide, suicide epidemic, TBI, Veteran Suicide

BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT: The NFL, DoD and the VA should immediately treat brain-wounded Service Members and concussed athletes with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). We can return players to action and stop the suicide and opioid overdose epidemics and bolster readiness imperiled by untreated brain wounds. The evidence of safety and efficacy is backed by over 28 clinical trials. Oversight of Veteran suicides seems to be left to family members, friends, some not-for-profits, and the media since Congress, the VA and DoD allow the carnage to continue.

NexGen Hyperbaric Partners with Philadelphia Flyers to Implement Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Current and Former Players

December 15, 2024 Robert Beckman 1840 Views concussion, Concussion Symptoms, concussion treatment, HBOT, HBOT Treatment, Head Impact, Healing with Hyperbarics, hyperbaric, hyperbaric chamber, Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy, Post-Concussive Syndrome, sports medicine

NexGen Hyperbaric (NexGen) is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Philadelphia Flyers, making them the first team in the National Hockey League (NHL) to integrate hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) into a comprehensive wellness plan that supports not only their current players but also alumni. By leveraging NexGen’s mobile HBOT technology, the Flyers are setting a new standard in sports medicine.

Dr Harch Systematic Review: Improving mTbi/Persistent Post Concussion Syndrome

Press Release: Dr Harch Review mTBI/PPCS

March 17, 2022 Robert Beckman 3246 Views brain injury, concussion, HBOT, hyperbaric, Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy, IAVA, mental health, opioid, opioid epidemic, OUD, oxygen, PCS, pharmaceuticals, post traumatic stress disorder, Post-Concussive Syndrome, PTSD, suicide epidemic, TBI, traumatic brain injury, VA, Veteran Suicide, Veterans, Veterans Affairs, VetsRising

In multiple randomized and randomized controlled studies, HBOT at 1.5 ATA oxygen demonstrated statistically significant symptomatic and cognitive or cognitive improvements alone in patients with mild traumatic brain injury Persistent Post-concussion Syndrome. . . . Improvements were greater when patients had comorbid Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. . . Read More

Dr Joe Maroon Receives Award from NFL Physicians Society

March 12, 2022 Robert Beckman 1650 Views brain injury, concussion, HBOT, hyperbaric, Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy, mental health, opioid, opioid epidemic, OUD, oxygen, PCS, pharmaceuticals, post traumatic stress disorder, Post-Concussive Syndrome, PTSD, suicide epidemic, TBI, traumatic brain injury, VA, Veteran Suicide, Veterans, Veterans Affairs

The NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) awarded the Arthur C. Rettig Award for Academic Excellence to Joseph C. Maroon, MD, neurosurgeon for the Pittsburgh Steelers for 38 years. His research was presented at the NFLPS scientific meeting during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine in a presentation, “The Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Treatment (HBOT) for Post-Concussion Syndrome, PTSD and Physical Performance Enhancement.” The prestigious award is given annually to an NFL team physician for academic excellence in research in advancing the health and safety of players in the NFL. Read More

Military Suicide: Take 2

June 3, 2021 Robert Beckman 1146 Views Functional Medicine protocols, HBOT, Hyperbaric Oxygenation, Military Suicide, Post-Concussive Syndrome, PTSD, Suicide Prevention, TBI, Traumatic Brain Injuries

The latest iteration of the USAF suicide prevention training. (USAF VR) The thought is that Virtual Reality is a more effective intervention to get service members to help their battle buddies stop suicidal ideation and behavior. Traumatic Brain Injuries and PTSD and Post-Concussive Syndrome are behind too many suicides. Hoping for brain damage and deterioration to go away or somehow become more manageable is a recipe for more suicides. Treat brain wounds using Hyperbaric Oxygenation (HBOT) and other proven safe and effective therapies.

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