Hyperbaric Oxygen

Discussion

One study evaluated the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen in reducing symptoms of depression compared to psychotherapy group and a conventional rehabilitation group (Feng & Li 2017). The study found both HBO and psychotherapy groups had significant reduction in symptoms of depression compared to conventional rehabilitation group.

Conclusion

There is level 1b evidence (Feng & Li 2017) that hyperbaric oxygen may improve depressive symptoms post SCI.