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Rebecca D White1, Robert P Turner2, Noah Arnold1
1Houston Neuroscience Brain Center, Houston, TX, USA.
Clinical EEG and Neuroscience
|December 21, 2021
Summary
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) combined with neurofeedback (NFB) therapy shows promise for improving brain function and reducing seizures after severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). This combined approach may offer new hope for neurological recovery.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Neurological Surgery
Background:
- Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) often results in long-term neurological deficits.
- Conventional treatments for TBI may not fully restore lost function.
- There is a need for innovative therapeutic strategies to improve outcomes for TBI patients.
Observation:
- A patient with a severe TBI from a motor vehicle accident experienced significant cognitive, motor, and seizure issues.
- The patient underwent extensive hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) followed by a combination of HBOT and neurofeedback (NFB) therapy.
Findings:
- The combined HBOT and NFB therapy improved brain plasticity and functionality in injured areas.
- Key improvements included enhanced short-term memory, language, executive function, and personality.
- The combined therapy significantly reduced seizure incidence.
Implications:
- HBOT and NFB therapy may offer a viable treatment option for severe TBI.
- Further research is warranted to explore the long-term efficacy of this combined therapeutic approach for TBI recovery.
