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World oxygen therapy expert impressed
Do You
aB1tter by new MS Centre
Professor Philip James, a world expert in the use of hyperbaric oxygen as a therapy for multiple sclerosis,
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as well as for recovery from injury, visited the town in early June to see the newly opened Swindon MS
Hypnotherapist,
f Counsellor Centre at Bradbury House, Westlea.
Life Coach Prof James has studied the use to people who succumb to multiple therapy centre was delighted that
and effects of oxygen in medicine sclerosis and other neurological Prof James had made the time to
6,750+ sessions run
and in the deep sea diving industry conditions. Hyperbaric oxygen, travel to Swindon. "Philip was re-
Smoking, Habits & Compulsions,
Fears & Phobias, Anxiety, Panic, for over 30 years. His work was fun- combined with physiotherapy and ally impressed by the expansion in
Depression, Tinnitus, IBS, Sleep, damental in the Swindon MS Centre social support, give such relief to our capability to help more people
Eating difficulties, Weight, installing an oxygen chamber some people whose lives become limited with our new oxygen chamber and
Motivation & Direction, Trauma, 25 years ago. by their condition." the increase in the range of condi-
Confidence, Relationships etc. After viewing the centre's new Jackie Wray of the Swindon tions we are treating."
VISIT: www.ahassociates.org
oxygen tank, he gave a talk to MS
Call me in Confidence
sufferers and volunteers about the
01793 873451 latest research in the relief from
neurological conditions.
In an exclusive interview with The
Link, Prof James, Emeritus Profes-
McTimoney sor of Medicine at the University of
Dundee, said, "most of my profes-
Chiropractor sional life has been involved in the
use of oxygen under pressure within
Phil the deep sea diving profession
Yalden and also in medical settings where
BSc (Hons), MMCA oxygen is used at lower pressure.
Hospitals use oxygen as a supple-
Clinics in
ment to treatment rather than as
West Swindon
a therapy. Yet, the latest research
including
shows that oxygen is involved in
Link Centre
the genetic control of new blood
vessel formation and the inflamma- Prof James and colleague Dr Petra Kliempt with Jackie and David Wray and oxygen
tion that causes the damage in MS. tank volunteer operators Brian Danby, Barbara Smith and David Hughes
"The work of the volunteers at
sixty MS therapy centres across Centre seeks brain injured soldiers
the country has become essential
for ground breaking study
Prof James said the after effects of damage to military personnel caught
by the blast from IEDs (improvised explosive devices) in Iraq and Afghani-
Ridgeway stan could be relieved by receiving oxygen under pressure.
HetoldThe Link,"I am particularly Prof James added, "as a result of
( MEDI-SPA excited by recent research in the the study in America, the Pentagon
United States into the use of oxygen is funding a large scale research
HI ROPRACTIC
in the treatment of servicemen suf- project into the use of oxygen under
fering brain injury after explosions. pressure in cases of mTBI."
Can Chiropractic "With many injuries from explo- The Swindon Therapy Centre for
sion, sometimes the physical dam- MS has offered to conduct a very
Help Me? age to the head is limited. But the oxygen might improve the condition
small scale experiment into how
material used in IEDs makes them
very percussive - the brain is rattled of soldiers who are suffering after
We are often asked 'What's the best way of
finding out whether a Doctor of Chiropractic by the shock waves and servicemen an IED explosion.
can help my problem?' can suffer undiagnosed symptoms Centre manager Jackie Wray
We believe the answer can be found in a long after their return from the said, "obviously this won't be a
complete consultation and examination,
including X-rays, if appropriate. battlefield and the physical injuries scientific study, it would be more
And to help find out for sure we will do a have healed. to find out anecdotally from family.
complete consultation and examination, "The research in the US is based friends and doctors concerned for
including X-rays if necessary. Procedures that These SYMPTOMS are the
could normally cost £100 or more for f20. on the study of two air force person- the welfare of a serviceman who
Warning Signals nel, who, because of their roles, had has experienced extreme shock to
Your initial visit will include: • HEADACHES • NECK PAIN been highly tested before injury. the brain if there is improvement in
3 A private consultation with the Doctor • LOWER BACK PAIN After oxygen sessions daily for 40 the symptoms.
• NUMBNESS IN ARMS & HANDS
3 X-rays if necessary days, one patient returned to similar "We are very keen to see if we
• PAIN BETWEEN SHOULDER
3 A thorough spinal examination including BLADES • WHIPLASH brain function before the explosion can help our injured servicemen. If
orthopaedic and neurological tests • NUMBNESS OR PAIN IN LEGS whilst the other had another40days we can show positive results, hope-
3 A confidential report of our findings before attaining similartest results." fully this will reinforce what Philip
If you are experiencing any of
3 An explanation of our treatment these symptoms call our clinic Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) James is saying and there could
procedure if we determine Chiropractic TODAY for an appointment symptoms can come and go or be deeper research into the value
can help you may emerge some time after the of using oxygen as a treatment for
3 A referral to the appropriate specialist if Dr Simon Clarke D.C. BSc actual explosion and can manifest traumatic brain injury."
we determine a Doctor of Chiropractic Doctor of Chiropractic Initially the MS centre has the
(Member of BCA) themselves as headache, irritability,
cannot help you
GCC Registered - . impulsivity, anger, memory difficul- resources to work intensively with
ties, loss of balance, sensory loss, two servicemen. To make contact
sleep disturbances and a range mail Jackie Wray at: stcswindon@
Ridgeway Medi-Spa Chiropractic, Fairwater of other impairments which are btconnect.com
1 High Street, Wrouqhton, Wilts SN4 9JX
diagnosed as some other condition. www.msswindon.org.uk