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Trojan Wellbeing Bootcamp

Our TV Screens are being inundated with Christmas Adverts and that fear/excitement (both release the same hormones in the body interestingly) begins of what to get someone who has everything!

Or do they?

Whilst our thoughts turn to the latest gadget or Fashion Accessory, are we giving any thought to actually improving our life.

What if you could buy something that is known to provide:

Healthy Ageing
Relieve Pain and Inflammation
Improve Brain Health
Reduce time taken to Recover from injury.
Improve Performance
Increase Stamina
Post-Surgery Recovery

Now combine that with a bespoke Physical Fitness Programme and Mental Health awareness inputs over an intensive 5 day programme, throw in a bit of Peer Support which is one of the most effective therapies available.

Lets just say if Carlsberg did Bootcamps…..

Oxygen Wellbeing in conjunction with a Major National Hotel Chain are excited to offer for 2023, a 5 day intensive Mental and Physical Fitness Bootcamp, designed to kickstart your road to recovery.

Accommodation –

Standard Double Room
Extra Comfy Bed
Drench Shower
Wi-Fi
Sky TV
Tea & Coffee

Fitness Facilities

Extensive Gym with latest kit
Heated indoor swimming pool
Whirlpool, Steam Room & Sauna
Fitness Classes
Spin Studio

On-Site Restaurant

Steaks – Burgers
Big Screen – Live Sport
Take away service available

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Chamber

4 ATA operating pressure, ideal for sports applications
Triple zip system for strength and durability
4 Transparent viewing windows
Chamber protection cover
Spacious seated model
Emergency valve to depressurise at speed
Easy to operate with internal pressure gauge
Oxygen delivery under pressure via face mask or optional headset
Recline seat for more comfort

Bootcamp Overview

Day 1 –

Introduction to Course and other Participants
Introduction to HBOT
Fitness Screening – How stressed are you?
Physical Fitness Programme consultation
First 60 minute Session of HBOT
Gym Session 1
Use of Health Club facilities – Sauna/Steam Room/Whirlpool/Indoor Heated swimming Pool

Day 2 –

HBOT Sessions 2 & 3 (min 4 hour break between sessions)
Gym Session 2
Individual Coaching session
Group meeting
Use of Health Club Facilities

Day 3 –

HBOT Sessions 4 & 5
Gym Session 3
Mental Health Awareness input
Group Meeting
Halfway Progress check
Use of Health Club Facilities

Day 4 –

HBOT Sessions 6 & 7
Gym Session 4
Group Meeting
Individual Coaching session

Day 5 –

HBOT Sessions 8 & 9
Gym Session 5
Group Debrief
Individual Progress check
Use of Health Club Facilities

Day 6 – Checkout

Final session of HBOT Session 10

Whilst we appreciate not everyone will respond the same to the course, it is difficult to dispute the overwhelming evidence which highlights the benefits of mental and physical fitness activities.

This Bootcamp is specifically designed to encompass all the various strategies which have shown to provide fantastic results.

For more details on how to book a space on this fantastic programme, please click on the link.

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Here’s to a very healthy 2023.

Stroke

What is a Stroke?

A Stroke occurs when the blood supply is cut to a part of the Brain caused by a blood clot or bleeding in the brain and can be extremely serious if not treated in hospital as soon as possible.

Strokes can happen to anyone at any time.

3 Different types of Stroke

Ischaemic – Blood vessels are blocked by a clot or have become too restricted to allow blood to get through. The lack of oxygen to that part of the brain will result in the cells dying. This is common in over 80% of Strokes.
Haemorrhagic – Blood vessels burst, causing a bleed on the brain.
Subarachnoid Haemorrhage – localised bleeding usually due to a burst aneurysm, which is a weakness in the blood vessel wall.

Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)

Often referred to as a mini-stroke, caused by a temporary disruption to the blood supply to part of the brain. Individuals tend to make a quick recovery, although it does increase the risk of a stroke in the future.

Known Causes of a Stroke

High Blood Pressure is one of the biggest contributing factors, along with high cholesterol, diabetes, cigarette smoking and atrial fibrillation. Previous Strokes and TIA’s are in the high risk category.

What are the signs and symptoms?

FACE – has the face dropped to one side, can the person smile?
ARMS – can the person raise their arms?
SPEECH – Is there speech slurred or incoherent, can they understand you?
TIME – dial 999 immediately, it is essential to obtain medical assistance as soon as possible.

Treating a Stroke

In the vast majority of cases, treatment will be with medication designed to prevent and dissolve blood clots, reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Surgery may be required to remove blood clots, treat brain swelling and prevent further bleeding in the brain.

Recovering from a Stroke

People often experience long term problems caused by the injury to the brain and rehabilitation could be a long process, before they recover their independence. In some cases, they may never recover fully and will require ongoing support.

Preventing a Stroke

Reducing high blood pressure and cholesterol levels by:

Eating well
Physical exercise
Moderate Alcohol intake
Quit Smoking

These measures are particularly important if you have experienced a Stroke or TIA previously.

Stroke and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

The principles behind HBOT, is to increase the Oxygen absorption in the body, by oxygenating plasma and tissues.

The benefits of having oxygenated plasma, is that it is capable of accessing restricted areas of the brain, which red bloods cells cannot access. This in turn delivers oxygen to those areas which otherwise would be starved of oxygen.

HBOT is commonly used by a number of medical facilities in the USA, which specialise in the treatment and prevention of Strokes.

Preconditioning the brain with Hyperbaric oxygen Therapy, especially for those in the high risk category, has shown some very good results in the prevention of Strokes.

HBOT helps to reduce high blood sugar levels, one of the main risk factors for diabetes and causes of Strokes. A recent study of 52 diabetic patients who had experienced a stroke within 30 days. All received a course of HBOT treatments and there was significant improvements in their blood sugar levels.

Long term Stroke patients were also seen to improve following a HBOT protocol of 40 dives.

Case study 1.

60 year old male (14 month old stroke) – severe non-fluent aphasia/dyslexia/dysgraphia/right upper limb spastic paralysis/right lower limb paresis/post stroke depression
Results – Aphasia and speech improvement/right lower limb paresis improved with better gait and stance/right upper limb decrease in spasticity. Overall mood improved with increased positivity and social life engagement.

Case Study 2.

68 yr old male (5 yr old stroke) – dysarthia/unsteady wide gait/dysphagia
Results – marked improvement in language fluency, ataxia and dysphagia showed signs of improvement.

Case Study 3.

48 yr old male (15 year old stroke) – Recurrent Seizures/dysarthia/upper left limb paralysis/lower left limb paresis/lack of coordination in right limbs.
Results – Speech fluency improved/lower left limb paresis improved along with walking autonomy. Right limb coordination improved. No sign of improvement with left upper limb.

Case Study 4.

34 yr old male (17 month old stroke) – non fluent aphasia/complete spastic hemiplegia of right upper limb with spastic hypertonia/partial paresis of right inferior limb/right hemilateral hypoaesthesia.
Results – Good improvement in speech/walking, no marked improved with upper limb paralysis.

In summary, recent studies have identified that longer consistent HBOT treatments have shown improvements can be made to long term stroke sufferers and help to prevent strokes for those in the high risk categories.

For more information book a consultation to see how Oxygen Wellbeing can assist you.