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Podcast: The Thorne Podcast
Episode: Under pressure: The evolution of hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Description: Dr. Jason Sonners, chiropractor and clinical director of HBOT USA, shares his journey into hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT, and ongoing research into its role in treating infection, injury recovery, and athletic performance.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
Jason Sonners’ background [:51]
Back injury leads to personal journey with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT [1:48]
Early adopters, evolving uses of high-pressure oxygenated chambers [4:19]
From mountaintops to deep sea diving [6:25]
Decompression and “the bends” [7:58]
Altitude’s effects on oxygen carrying capacity [9:31]
Clinical applications [15:19]
Treatment for traumatic injury [15:43]
Support for athletic recovery [17:11]
Sonners’ work with surfers and zoning in on concus...