Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy · Brain Rehabilitation · Faster Wound Healing · Better Sleep
KIN Healthcare · Bearing Branch, Sukhumvit 107
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What Is HBOT and How Does It Work?
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) delivers 100% pure oxygen through breathing under atmospheric pressure two to three times higher than normal (2–3 ATA). The patient lies inside a cylindrical chamber, allowing 10–15 times more oxygen to dissolve in blood plasma in accordance with Henry’s Law. Oxygen binds to red blood cells and dissolves in plasma, helping it reach oxygen-deprived tissues more effectively.
Principle of Henry’s Law: At higher pressure, more gas dissolves in liquid. At 2 ATA, approximately ten times more oxygen can dissolve in blood plasma than under normal conditions, helping deliver adequate oxygen throughout the body, including areas where capillaries are damaged or obstructed.
Scientific Evidence — Research Supporting HBOT
| Research / Reference | Study Findings |
|---|---|
| Tibbles & Edelsberg (NEJM 1996) | HBOT increases oxygen dissolved in blood plasma by 10–15 times and stimulates collagen formation and angiogenesis (new capillary growth). |
| Efrati et al. (PLoS ONE 2013) | A small study of chronic stroke patients who received 40 HBOT sessions reported improvements in neuroplasticity measures. Limitation: this was a small study, not a large randomised controlled trial, and stroke is not among the UHMS-approved indications. |
| Hadanny et al. (Aging 2020) | A study in healthy older adults reported changes in cellular-level laboratory markers. Limitation: these are laboratory markers only; they do not demonstrate longer life or better health in daily living, and this is not a UHMS-approved indication. |
| Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) | Recognizes 14 medical indications, including diabetic wounds, radiation injury, ischemic conditions, carbon-monoxide poisoning and decompression sickness. |
| Kranke et al. (Cochrane Review 2015) | HBOT may accelerate healing of diabetic foot ulcers and was associated with a statistically significant reduction in amputation rates. |
| Thom (2011, Antioxid Redox Signal) | HBOT increased the release of stem-cell progenitor cells from bone marrow into the bloodstream by eightfold, supporting tissue repair. |
Seven Key Benefits of HBOT
| Benefit | Mechanism / Outcome |
|---|---|
| 1. Increases Oxygen Availability | Increases dissolved oxygen in plasma by 10–15 times, helping oxygen reach ischemic tissue and support cellular function. |
| 2. Supports Wound Healing and Reduces Swelling | Stimulates collagen and fibroblast activity and promotes angiogenesis, which may support faster healing after surgery or procedures. |
| 3. Brain Rehabilitation / Stroke | Small studies have reported changes in neuroplasticity measures (Efrati et al., 2013). Stroke is not a UHMS-approved indication and HBOT is not a standard treatment for stroke. The strongest evidence for stroke recovery remains physiotherapy and multidisciplinary rehabilitation. |
| 4. Supports Immune Function | Supports white-blood-cell activity and bactericidal function, which may help reduce infection risk. |
| 5. Cellular-Level Markers (research stage only) | Studies have reported changes in cellular-level laboratory markers in healthy older adults (Hadanny, 2020; Thom, 2011). Limitation: laboratory markers only, not an approved indication, and not a reason we recommend this service. |
| 6. May Reduce Stress and Improve Energy | May help lower cortisol, promote relaxation and reduce symptoms of chronic fatigue. |
| 7. Supports Athletic Recovery | May support recovery from sports injuries, muscle and tendon tissue repair, and shorter recovery time. |
HBOT and Sleep Quality
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| Mechanism | Effect on Sleep Quality |
|---|---|
| Increases Oxygen Delivery to the Brain | Helps brain cells receive adequate oxygen, which may reduce tension, support brain function and make it easier to fall asleep. |
| May Reduce Cortisol | May lower stress-hormone levels, promote relaxation and help the body enter a resting state more quickly. |
| Supports Nervous-System Recovery | May stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system and support regulation of the sleep–wake cycle (circadian rhythm). |
| May Increase Deep Sleep | May increase time spent in deep sleep (N3), a stage associated with physical restoration. |
| May Reduce Nighttime Awakenings | May support more continuous sleep, improved morning refreshment and better daytime energy. |
Treatment Process and Who May Be Suitable for HBOT
| # | Step |
|---|---|
| 1 | Physical examination and medical-history review by a hyperbaric-medicine physician. |
| 2 | Change into the clothing provided. Perfume, hair gel and alcohol-based products are not permitted. |
| 3 | Lie on the bed inside the chamber while staff administer 100% pure oxygen and gradually adjust the pressure. |
| 4 | Treatment takes 60 minutes per session at a pressure of 2–3 ATA. |
| 5 | The chamber pressure is gradually returned to normal before the patient exits. |
May Be Suitable For: people experiencing work-related fatigue or insomnia, stroke, post-operative or post-procedure recovery, bedridden patients, diabetic wounds, athletic recovery and health-conscious adults of various ages.
Precautions: People with lung disease or difficulty equalizing ear pressure should consult a physician beforehand. Temporary side effects may include a slight increase in short-sightedness, nausea or dizziness; these usually resolve on their own.
KIN offers HBOT at two pressure levels — different programmes, different pricing
1.5 bar (mild hyperbaric): 60 minutes per session · standard price THB 1,800 per session (range THB 1,500–2,500 depending on the programme) · 10-session package 15% off · first medical assessment THB 1,000, with initial consultation free of charge.
2 bar: a separate programme at a higher fee. Please ask for the current price before each session. A doctor decides which level is appropriate for each person.
The 14 UHMS-approved indications and the often-quoted 10–15 times increase in dissolved oxygen were studied at 2–3 ATA, so they cannot be used interchangeably to describe the 1.5 bar programme. Prices may change; please confirm the current price before booking.
HBOT Service Fees
| Package | Price (THB) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HBOT 1.5 bar, per session (60 minutes) | 1,800 (standard) 1,500–2,500 |
Depends on the programme · 2 bar priced separately on request |
| 10-session package (1.5 bar) | 15% off | First medical assessment THB 1,000 |
This Package May Be Suitable For: sleep support / stress reduction / energy support / rehabilitation after stroke / increased oxygen delivery to the brain / wound-healing support / post-operative recovery / inflammation reduction
Book an HBOT Appointment — Available at the Bearing Soi 10 Branch
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Bearing, Sukhumvit 107
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Content by: KIN Rehabilitation & Homecare Academic Team
References: Tibbles & Edelsberg (NEJM 1996), Efrati et al. (PLoS ONE 2013), Hadanny et al. (Aging 2020), Thom (Antioxid Redox Signal 2011), UHMS, Kranke et al. (Cochrane 2015)
Last Updated: 2026
Frequently Asked Questions — Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
What Is HBOT and How Does It Work?
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy uses 100% pure oxygen under a pressure of 2–3 ATA, allowing 10–15 times more oxygen to dissolve in blood plasma in accordance with Henry’s Law. This helps oxygen reach oxygen-deprived tissue more effectively. Each session takes 60 minutes and is supervised by a specialist team.
How Much Does HBOT Cost?
For the 1.5 bar programme the standard price is THB 1,800 per 60-minute session (range THB 1,500–2,500 depending on the programme chosen); a 10-session package is 15% off. The 2 bar programme is priced separately — please ask for the current price before each session at KIN Bearing, Sukhumvit 107. Book via LINE @kinrehab or call 065-909-2599.
Can HBOT Help Improve Sleep?
HBOT may help increase oxygen delivery to the brain, reduce cortisol and stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system. This may make it easier to fall asleep, increase deep sleep (N3), reduce nighttime awakenings and improve morning refreshment.
How May HBOT Support Stroke Rehabilitation?
Research by Efrati et al. (2013) found that HBOT stimulated brain neuroplasticity and may help rehabilitate neural tissue damaged by stroke even more than six months after the event. It may increase oxygen delivery to the brain and help reduce numbness and weakness. Combining it with Physical Therapy may improve rehabilitation outcomes.
Can HBOT Support Healthy Aging?
The honest answer is that this is not yet settled. Studies (Hadanny, 2020; Thom, 2011) reported changes in cellular-level laboratory markers in healthy older adults, but these are laboratory measures and do not demonstrate slower ageing in daily life. It is not a UHMS-approved indication, so KIN does not use it as a reason to recommend this service. The strongest evidence for HBOT remains the 14 UHMS-approved indications, such as diabetic foot ulcers and radiation injury.
Who Should Avoid HBOT?
People with certain lung conditions, including pneumothorax, those who have difficulty equalizing ear pressure, or those with a high fever or cold should always consult a physician first. Temporary side effects may include a slight increase in short-sightedness, nausea or dizziness, which usually resolve on their own.
Where Can I Book an HBOT Appointment?
Available at KIN Bearing, Sukhumvit 107. Book via LINE @kinrehab (lin.ee/AB1DkvQ) or call 065-909-2599. Open daily from 08:00 to 19:00.