Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Redding, CA
Christian Mercill DPT
Physical Therapist
Accelerate Your Healing with Advanced Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Experience the future of recovery at Active Physical Therapy in Redding, CA. Our state-of-the-art hyperbaric oxygen therapy accelerates recovery, reduces inflammation, and gets you back to your active lifestyle faster than traditional methods alone. We are taking state of the art protocols and wellness hyperbaric chambers and integrating them with our proven physical therapy methods.
What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves breathing oxygen in a pressurized chamber, delivering up to 20 times more oxygen to your tissues than normal breathing. This revolutionary treatment stimulates your body’s natural healing processes at the cellular level (think stem cells), promoting faster recovery and enhanced performance.
The increased atmospheric pressure allows oxygen to dissolve directly into your blood plasma, cerebrospinal fluid, and other body fluids. This enhanced oxygen delivery reaches areas where circulation may be compromised due to injury or inflammation.
Sports Injury Recovery with Hyperbaric Therapy
Athletes and active individuals in the Redding area can now access cutting-edge recovery technology and cutting edge rehabilitation combined. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been shown to:
- Reduce recovery time by up to 33% for sports-related injuries
- Decrease muscle fatigue and enhance performance capabilities
- Accelerate healing of ACL tears, fractures,strains, inflammation, and soft tissue injuries
- Minimize inflammation in muscles, joints, and tendons
- Enhance collagen production and stem cells for stronger tissue repair
Professional athletes including LeBron James, Tom Brady, Dana White, and other elite competitors regularly use HBOT to maintain peak performance and recover from intense training sessions.
Redding Orthopedic Conditions We Treat
Our therapy effectively treats a wide range of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions common in the active Redding community:
Acute Sports Injuries:
- Ligament and tendon injuries
- Muscle strains and tears
- Bone fractures and stress fractures
- Joint injuries and cartilage damage
Chronic Conditions:
- Non-healing wounds and ulcers
- Chronic pain syndromes
- Post-surgical complications
- Radiation tissue damage
- Post cancer recovery
- Strong Building protocols
Post-Operative Recovery:
- Faster recovery and healing
- Reduced risk of injury
- Enhanced tissue recovery
- Improved surgical outcomes
How Hyperbaric Therapy Integrates with Physical Therapy
Active Physical Therapy offers wellness hyperbaric oxygen therapy with our protocols. This integrated approach:
- Enhances Treatment Effectiveness – HBOT amplifies speed of recovery. This can benefit manual therapy, exercise therapy, and other PT interventions
- Reduced Treatment Duration – Patients often require fewer sessions to achieve their goals
- Physical Therapy Prevents Re-injury – Stronger, healthier tissue formation reduces risk of future problems
- Accelerates Return to Activity – Get back to hiking, biking, and outdoor activities sooner
Our experienced team, led by Dr. Christian Mercill and Dr Jaime Ball DPT develops personalized treatment plans that combine the healing wellness power of hyperbaric oxygen with targeted physical therapy interventions.
The Treatment Experience
Session Details:
- Treatment duration: 60-90 minutes per session
- Comfortable healing environment with relaxing options
- Most patients require 10-40 sessions for optimal results
- Painless procedure with minimal side effects
What to Expect:
- Slight pressure sensation in ears (similar to airplane descent)
- Ability to rest, read, or listen to music during treatment
- No downtime – resume normal activities immediately
- Progressive improvement in symptoms and function
Safety & Comfort:
- Approved and effective wellness care
- Continuous monitoring by technicians/Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Strict safety protocols and emergency procedures
- Clean, modern facility designed for patient comfort, performance, and hitting big longevity goals!
Why Choose Active Physical Therapy for HBOT?
Expertise You Can Count On:
- Led by Dr. Christian Mercill, with over 15 years serving Redding
- Certified hyperbaric technicians with specialized training
- Integrated approach combining wellness HBOT with proven PT rehab methods
- Focus on active adults, athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts. Runners, gym goers, athletes, cyclists, and active adults looking for health, wellness, sports performance, recovery, and regenerative care.
Convenient Redding Location:
- No need to travel to Sacramento or the Bay Area
- Serving Shasta County and surrounding communities
- Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
- Insurance dialogue
Proven Results:
- Faster healing times than traditional therapy
- Reduced pain and inflammation
- Enhanced tissue strength and durability
- Improved quality of life and return to activities
Treatment Protocols & Evidence
Research published in leading medical journals demonstrates HBOT’s effectiveness:
- Sports Medicine Studies show 33% faster recovery times for athletic injuries
- Wound Healing Research indicates enhanced collagen synthesis and angiogenesis
- Orthopedic Applications prove accelerated bone healing and reduced infection rates
- Clinical Trials support use for chronic pain and post-surgical recovery
Our treatment protocols follow guidelines from the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) and are based on current evidence-based practice standards.
Conditions That Benefit from HBOT
FDA-Approved Indications:
- Chronic wounds and non-healing ulcers
- Radiation tissue injury
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
- Decompression sickness
- Gas
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