What is Low-Level Oxygen Therapy (LLOT)
Chiropractic-Wiki Topic: Low-Level Oxygen Therapy (LLOT)
Low-Level Oxygen Therapy (LLOT), is a treatment to bring more oxygen into the body to improve function. This non-invasive therapy takes oxygen from the surrounding environment and concentrates down to about 95% oxygen. Hospitals, private doctors’ office and sports rehab clinics use LLOT to help their patients recover. LLOT has gained recognition for its potential benefits in various health conditions.
What It’s Like to Have Oxygen Therapy:
The process is very simple. You will usually be lying down or seated. A small rubber tube with a canula will be placed just inside your nostrils. The machine will take oxygen from the air and mix it with distilled water vapor. You will feel a gentle breeze of cool air enter your nose. Simply slowly breathe in through your nose. It’s a very passive and relaxing treatment.
However, if you are being treated for improved sports performance or for a concussion from a car accident injury, you may under go what is known as EWOT—Exercise With Oxygen Therapy. This is where you will perform exercise like a treadmill or vibration plate while an oxygen concentrator feeds you oxygen. The maximum amount of oxygen will get to your brain and improve your stamina and strength while exercising.
Conditions Low-Level Oxygen Therapy is Used For:
These are the most common uses in an outpatient, physical medicine type facility.
Enhancing Overall Wellness:
Low-Level Oxygen Therapy provides a range of general health benefits. Increasing the amount of oxygen delivered to body tissues is good for you. This therapy may support cellular metabolism, enhance energy levels, and promote a sense of relaxation and well-being.
So as you can see, you don’t have to be injured or an athlete to benefit from LLOT.
Acute and Chronic Concussion Treatment:
Oxygen is one of the main metabolites your brain needs to be healthy. After a concussion, your brain malfunctions and needs extra support. Oxygen therapy is an excellent means of increasing oxygen to the brain so it can heal faster. This treatment has been widely used in the NFL and with doctors who specialize in car accident brain injuries, like Dr. Marks.
Supporting Recovery from Sports Injuries:
Athletes and individuals engaged in physical activities often use Low-Level Oxygen Therapy to assist in the recovery process. Increased circulating oxygen can reduce inflammation, promote and accelerate tissue repair such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments following sports-related injuries.
Supporting Cognitive Function:
LLOT has been explored as a potential adjunctive therapy for cognitive impairments and neurodegenerative disorders. It is believed that increased oxygen availability through LLOT may enhance brain function, cognitive performance, and potentially slow down cognitive decline.
To recap, Low-Level Oxygen Therapy (LLOT) is a non-invasive medical treatment to promote overall wellness and injury recovery with 95% oxygen from a machine.
There are various conditions treated with LLOT, including enhancing overall well-being, concussion management, supporting sports injury recovery, and supporting cognitive function. LLOT shows promise as an adjunctive therapy and has gained attention for its potential health benefits.
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