University Presentation Showcase: Graduate Division
Does hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) increase the effectiveness of healing of tibial stress fractures in Division 1 female college distance runners?
Presenter Hometown
Lincoln, England
Major
Exercise Sports Science MSc
Department
Exercise and Sport Science
Degree
Graduate
Mentor
Dr Annette Monk and Dr Heather Adams-Blair
Mentor Department
Exercise and Sport Science
Recommended Citation
Thornton, Lucy F., "Does hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) increase the effectiveness of healing of tibial stress fractures in Division 1 female college distance runners?" (2024). University Presentation Showcase Event. 1.
https://encompass.eku.edu/swps/2024/graduate/1
Abstract
Literature regarding the early stages of bone healing is limited, despite medial tibial stress syndrome being one of the most common injuries in runners. For the first four weeks after diagnosis, an athlete is only recommended to rest, this study aims to understand whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy could be used while an athlete rests to improve the rate and effectiveness of bone healing. The research project proposes a hyperbaric oxygen treatment protocol designed for D1 college distance runners following the diagnosis of a stress fracture.
Presentation format
Poster
Does hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) increase the effectiveness of healing of tibial stress fractures in Division 1 female college distance runners?
Literature regarding the early stages of bone healing is limited, despite medial tibial stress syndrome being one of the most common injuries in runners. For the first four weeks after diagnosis, an athlete is only recommended to rest, this study aims to understand whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy could be used while an athlete rests to improve the rate and effectiveness of bone healing. The research project proposes a hyperbaric oxygen treatment protocol designed for D1 college distance runners following the diagnosis of a stress fracture.
