Sports Recovery and Athletic Performance in Tribeca, NYC
Medical-Grade HBOT Services at MD Hyperbaric Tribeca
Whether you’re a professional athlete, competitive runner, or fitness enthusiast in Tribeca, New York City, recovering quickly from sports injuries is essential to maintaining your competitive edge. MD Hyperbaric New York offers advanced sports recovery in Lower Manhattan through physician-supervised hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Our medical-grade treatments accelerate healing from muscle strains, ligament sprains, and tendon injuries, enabling you to return to peak performance faster than with traditional recovery methods alone.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Sports Recovery and Rehab
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a noninvasive sports injury treatment that delivers 100% pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber. This concentrated oxygen reaches injured muscles, tendons, and ligaments at the cellular level, dramatically accelerating the healing process.
Unlike traditional sports rehab in Manhattan, which focuses primarily on stretching and strengthening, HBOT works from the inside out by addressing oxygen deprivation in damaged tissues. When you sustain a sports injury, blood flow to the injured area becomes restricted, limiting oxygen delivery and prolonging inflammation. HBOT for sports performance in Tribeca, NYC overcomes this by saturating your plasma with oxygen, triggering multiple healing mechanisms — reduced inflammation, accelerated tissue repair, enhanced circulation, faster lactic acid clearance, and stem cell mobilization.
HBOT Treatments for Athletes
At MD Hyperbaric Tribeca, we offer specialized athletic recovery treatments for muscle strains and tears, ligament sprains, tendon injuries such as Achilles tendinitis and rotator cuff tendinopathy, post-workout recovery, concussions and head injuries, and fracture healing. Our athletic performance treatment in New York City is customized to your specific injury, sport, and performance goals. Professional athletes across multiple sports often incorporate HBOT into their recovery protocols.
The HBOT Process
Your journey begins with a complimentary discovery call, where our team addresses your questions and determines if treatment is the right fit for you. After completing a simple health intake form, our Medical Director creates a customized protocol, typically consisting of five to 30 sessions, depending on your injury. Each 60 to 90-minute session at our Tribeca injury recovery center allows you to relax in a spacious, hard-shell Fortius420 chamber while breathing pure oxygen. You can resume training immediately after sessions.
Why Choose MD Hyperbaric
For New York City athletes, MD Hyperbaric can help you achieve less time on the sidelines and more time performing at your best. We offer distinct advantages for athletes, including:
- FDA-cleared, medical-grade hyperbaric chambers
- Physician-supervised care with certified Hyperbaric Medical Directors
- An athlete-focused approach that integrates seamlessly with your training schedule
- Comfortable, climate-controlled environment
- Strict adherence to safety protocols
- A proven track record since 2021
- A convenient Lower Manhattan location at 157 Chambers Street
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Injury Recovery
- Concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Muscle strains/tears (hamstring, quad, calf, etc.)
- Ligament sprains (ankle, MCL, ACL, etc.)
- Stress fractures
Regenerative Wellness & Recovery
- Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS)
- Athletic performance and recovery
- Post-operative healing
- Immune system support and general vitality
What to Know Before Your Treatment
What is Medical-Grade HBOT?
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a proven treatment that enhances healing by flooding the body with oxygen. Used for over 100 years, it supports brain health, anti-aging, athletic recovery, and medical conditions by boosting oxygen in blood, tissues, and organs. Patients breathe 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber, accelerating recovery and promoting cellular repair.
What conditions can be treated with HBOT?
HBOT is FDA-approved for 14 conditions like burns, carbon monoxide poisoning, and non-healing wounds. Emerging research also supports its use for post-surgical recovery, brain injury, fatigue, inflammation, athletic recovery, and anti-aging. Our medical team will assess if HBOT is right for you.
Is hyperbaric oxygen therapy safe?
Yes, HBOT is safe when properly supervised. At MD Hyperbaric, treatments are protocol-driven, medically overseen, and administered by certified staff. Our Medical Director and onsite Safety Director ensure every session is carefully monitored, and we continuously update our protocols based on the latest research to prioritize patient safety.
How long is each session?
Typically, most treatment sessions are approximately 60 minutes (some conditions may require up to 90 or 120 minutes). In addition to the actual treatment time, there is time required for the pressurization and depressurization of the chamber, which may add 20 minutes to the overall appointment. The exact duration will depend on your specific treatment plan and the pressure levels used, but you should plan for about 90 minutes for your visit.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of sessions depends on the condition being treated. Some patients may benefit from a few sessions, while others may require a more extended treatment plan. A typical protocol will involve 10-40 daily sessions to build up oxygen in the cells. Our Medical Director will recommend a specific treatment plan to address your goals and needs.
How should I prepare prior to a session?
Prior to treatment, please try to avoid alcohol or carbonated drinks. It’s best to avoid smoking and any other tobacco products during your treatment period, as they may interfere with the body’s ability to transport oxygen. This can directly affect the time it takes you to heal, and under no circumstance can you smoke 2 hours before or after a session. Otherwise, there are no restrictions for food or activity before or after your treatment. We encourage you to have healthy meals and stay hydrated.
What should I wear or bring to my session?
Most patients find HBOT sessions relaxing. You’ll rest comfortably in a 7½-foot-long steel chamber, breathing 100% pure oxygen through a mask. The oxygen has no smell or taste. During pressurization and depressurization, you may feel pressure changes, similar to airplane travel. A trained technician will monitor you throughout the session. You can sit or lie down inside the chamber, and afterward, you can resume normal activities, stay hydrated, and rest.
Why is a HBOT treatment session called a “dive”?
The term “dive” is used because the process simulates the experience of a deep-sea dive in a pressurized environment. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy has deep roots in diving as it is an important therapy in treating divers that are experiencing “the bends”. In the context of hyperbaric, pressure is increased to levels greater than atmospheric pressure, similar to what divers experience underwater.
What type of hyperbaric chamber do you use?
At MD Hyperbaric, we use the FDA-cleared OxyHealth Fortius420—a spacious, hard-shell chamber delivering 100% medical-grade oxygen via mask. Operating up to 3.0 ATA, it allows tailored pressures (typically 2.0–2.4 ATA) and supports air breaks for added benefits. With three windows and a 7½-foot length, it ensures comfort and meets the highest safety standards.
What is the difference between hard-shell and soft-shell hyperbaric chambers?
At MD Hyperbaric, we use hard-shell chambers that deliver 100% medical-grade oxygen at higher pressures for superior therapeutic benefits. In contrast, soft-shell chambers operate at lower pressures without medical-grade oxygen, making them less effective for medical treatment.
How do I know if I’m eligible for HBOT?
Our team will assess your medical history and specific circumstances through an intake process and initial evaluation with our certified staff and Medical Director will determine your eligibility for HBOT.
Do I need a referral from a doctor to receive HBOT?
No referral is needed. Our Medical Director will review your intake forms and prescribe HBOT if appropriate. If you have a prescription from a provider, we’ll coordinate with them. For serious health conditions, we may recommend getting clearance from your physician.
Do you accept insurance?
HBOT is generally not covered by insurance, though most FSA/HSA plans allow reimbursement (check with your provider). MD Hyperbaric is an out-of-network provider, so patients pay out-of-pocket. If you have one of the 14 insurance-approved conditions, reimbursement may be possible. We can provide a superbill and receipt to help you submit a claim to your insurer.
How much does it cost?
This is an out-of-pocket treatment and we offer a variety of pricing options designed to suit the different medical and financial needs and preferences of our patients. For flexibility, patients can opt for the pay-as-you-go plan at a per session rate. We also have several package options that offer sessions at a reduced rate when purchased upfront. Please contact us to discuss pricing and options. We accept cash, credit or check.
Why Patients Choose MD Hyperbaric Tribeca
MD Hyperbaric Tribeca offers the advanced sports recovery treatment New York City athletes need to heal faster and perform at their best. Book your free discovery call to learn how HBOT can accelerate your recovery, or request an appointment to begin treatment today.