Evidence-based hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Sioux Falls — designed around your life, not just your diagnosis.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has decades of clinical research and thousands of patient success stories — but what matters most is what it can do for you.
At Midwest Hyperbarics, we pair hospital-level safety with radically compassionate care. The conditions below are the ones we see most often, explained in everyday language so you can understand what's going on in your body, how HBOT fits in, and what life may look like on the other side of treatment.
Indications We Treat with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Clinic
Hospital-grade chamber environment with a calm, private feel.
Care Team
Hospital-grade chamber environment with a calm, private feel.
Patient Experience
Every session guided by staff who know your name and your story.
FDA-Approved Conditions
These conditions have established protocols and strong clinical evidence for HBOT. Click any indication to see the problem we're treating, how HBOT fits into care, and what life can look like after a full course of treatment.
Diabetic Foot & Leg Ulcers
Wounds that just won't close — even when you're "doing everything right."
Diabetic Foot & Leg Ulcers
Wounds that just won't close — even when you're "doing everything right."
The problem
Long-standing diabetes can damage blood vessels and nerves, especially in the feet. Small cuts or pressure spots can turn into open sores that linger for months despite good wound care, glucose control, and off-loading. Patients often worry about infection, hospitalization, or even amputation.
How we treat it with HBOT
HBOT delivers 100% oxygen at increased pressure, dramatically increasing how much oxygen is dissolved in your blood plasma. That oxygen can reach areas where circulation is poor, supporting new blood vessel growth, collagen production, and the immune system's ability to fight infection. We coordinate closely with your wound care team and endocrinologist so HBOT sits inside a full treatment plan.
Life after treatment
Our goal is simple: a closed, durable wound and a lower risk of future ulcers. Many patients report less drainage, less pain, and more confidence standing, walking, and living their lives again — instead of planning everything around dressing changes.
Radiation Tissue Injury
Lingering pain, bleeding, or non-healing tissue after cancer radiation.
Radiation Tissue Injury
Lingering pain, bleeding, or non-healing tissue after cancer radiation.
The problem
Radiation saves lives, but it can also damage healthy tissue in the treatment field. Months or years later, patients may develop pain, bleeding, ulcers, or non-healing areas in the jaw, pelvis, bladder, bowel, or skin. The tissue is often fragile and poorly perfused, making healing extremely slow.
How we treat it with HBOT
HBOT helps "wake up" radiated tissue by stimulating new blood vessel growth and improving oxygen delivery. Protocols typically include a series of treatments before and after any needed surgery or dental work. Our team works hand-in-hand with your oncologist, surgeon, or dentist so everyone is on the same page.
Life after treatment
Patients often notice less bleeding, fewer flare-ups, and better comfort with eating, speaking, or daily activities. The goal is to protect function and quality of life long after your cancer treatment is finished.
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
"I woke up and the hearing in one ear was just gone."
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
"I woke up and the hearing in one ear was just gone."
The problem
Sudden hearing loss is a medical emergency. A rapid drop in hearing — often in one ear — can be linked to inflammation or reduced blood flow in the delicate structures of the inner ear. Without fast treatment, some of that hearing loss can be permanent.
How we treat it with HBOT
When paired with ENT-directed medications, HBOT improves oxygen delivery to the inner ear and can help reduce inflammation and swelling around the auditory nerve. Timing is critical: we aim to start as soon as possible after symptoms begin, following published guidelines.
Life after treatment
Many patients experience partial or significant improvement in hearing, ringing, or fullness. We'll always be honest about expected outcomes based on how quickly treatment begins and what your testing shows.
Crush Injury & Compartment Syndrome
High-energy trauma where swelling threatens blood flow and tissue survival.
Crush Injury & Compartment Syndrome
High-energy trauma where swelling threatens blood flow and tissue survival.
The problem
After major trauma or surgery, swelling and pressure inside a limb can rise so high that blood flow is compromised. Even with emergency surgery, there's a real risk of muscle and nerve death, infection, and long-term disability.
How we treat it with HBOT
HBOT increases oxygen delivery to threatened tissue, helping limit the cascade of swelling, cell death, and infection. Treatments are coordinated with trauma surgeons and orthopedic teams and are often started urgently to protect the limb and reduce complications.
Life after treatment
When used alongside surgery and rehab, HBOT may help preserve more muscle, improve wound healing, and support a return to walking, working, and normal activity.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Emergency treatment to protect the brain after CO exposure.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Emergency treatment to protect the brain after CO exposure.
The problem
Carbon monoxide from fires, heaters, or exhaust binds tightly to hemoglobin, blocking oxygen from reaching the brain and heart. Symptoms range from headache and nausea to confusion, loss of consciousness, or cardiac arrest. Even after you feel "better," delayed brain injury can appear days or weeks later.
How we treat it with HBOT
HBOT rapidly displaces carbon monoxide, delivers high-dose oxygen to the brain, and helps reduce inflammation and swelling. Treatment decisions follow established emergency guidelines and are made in partnership with the ER and critical care teams.
Life after treatment
Our focus is on protecting memory, thinking, and neurologic function. We provide follow-up guidance and help you watch for any delayed symptoms that should trigger reassessment.
Conditions with Emerging Evidence
The conditions below are not currently FDA-approved for HBOT, but growing research and patient experience suggest potential benefits. We are always transparent about what is known, what is still being studied, and whether HBOT makes sense in your specific situation.
Long COVID & Post-Viral Syndromes
Fatigue, brain fog, shortness of breath, and "I just don't feel like myself."
Long COVID & Post-Viral Syndromes
Fatigue, brain fog, shortness of breath, and "I just don't feel like myself."
The problem
After viral infections like COVID-19, some people develop prolonged symptoms: crushing fatigue, brain fog, headaches, shortness of breath, or exercise intolerance. Standard tests are often "normal," which can leave patients feeling dismissed and discouraged.
How we may use HBOT
Early studies suggest HBOT may help by improving oxygen delivery, reducing inflammation, and supporting brain function. We review your full history, workup, and current therapies before considering HBOT, and we're upfront about the fact that research here is still evolving.
Life after treatment
Some patients report clearer thinking, better stamina, and more consistent "good days." We track symptoms over time and adjust the plan based on your response and current evidence.
Concussion & Traumatic Brain Injury
Headaches, light sensitivity, mood changes, or brain fog that just won't lift.
Concussion & Traumatic Brain Injury
Headaches, light sensitivity, mood changes, or brain fog that just won't lift.
The problem
After a concussion or TBI, patients may live for months or years with headaches, dizziness, sleep disturbance, irritability, and difficulty focusing. Many are told "this is just how it is now," even when life and work still feel harder than they should.
How we may use HBOT
HBOT is being studied for its ability to reduce neuroinflammation and support neuroplasticity — the brain's capacity to repair and rewire. We collaborate with neurology, rehab, and behavioral health providers to integrate HBOT into a broader brain-recovery plan when appropriate.
Life after treatment
The goal is progress you can feel: clearer thinking, fewer bad days, better tolerance for work, school, or family life. We'll set realistic expectations based on the severity and age of the injury.
Chronic & Non-Healing Wounds
Stalled healing even after "everything has been tried."
Chronic & Non-Healing Wounds
Stalled healing even after "everything has been tried."
The problem
Some wounds stay stuck despite good blood flow, appropriate procedures, and careful care. Each dressing change is a reminder that healing has plateaued, and the risk of infection or further surgery grows over time.
How we may use HBOT
We start by reviewing vascular status, infection control, pressure relief, nutrition, and blood sugar. When those foundations are solid, HBOT can be considered as a way to jump-start healing by increasing tissue oxygen and supporting repair. Every case is individualized.
Life after treatment
Progress is tracked in millimeters and weeks — less drainage, healthier tissue, and a wound that is finally moving in the right direction. Our aim is durable closure and fewer returns to the OR.
Neuropathy & Nerve Pain
Burning, tingling, or numbness that hasn't improved with standard care.
Neuropathy & Nerve Pain
Burning, tingling, or numbness that hasn't improved with standard care.
The problem
Nerve pain from diabetes, chemotherapy, or other causes can be exhausting. Medications may take the edge off but often don't restore normal sensation or function, and side effects can be limiting.
How we may use HBOT
Early research suggests HBOT may support nerve health and microcirculation. We evaluate underlying causes and work closely with your existing specialists. When HBOT is considered, we are clear that results can vary and that this remains an emerging application.
Life after treatment
Some patients describe less burning and a wider "window" of comfortable activity. Our focus is on meaningful improvements in daily life, not quick fixes or false promises.
Longevity, Recovery & Inflammation
Supporting long-term brain and body health beyond "not being sick."
Longevity, Recovery & Inflammation
Supporting long-term brain and body health beyond "not being sick."
The problem
Many high-performing patients want to protect cognitive function, manage chronic inflammation, and age as well as possible — not just avoid disease. They're often already doing the right things: sleep, nutrition, movement, and stress work.
How we may use HBOT
HBOT can be one tool in a broader longevity plan by supporting tissue repair, mitochondrial function, and controlled inflammation. We approach this thoughtfully, with clear goals, honest discussion of evidence, and tight coordination with your primary care or specialty team.
Life after treatment
The aim is resilience: better recovery from training or busy seasons, sharper focus, and a body that feels more supported for the long haul — always alongside foundational lifestyle and medical care.
See Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Action
Take a quick tour of how HBOT is being used to support healing and recovery in our community. This is what treatment looks like at Midwest Hyperbarics — calm, precise, and centered around you.
You don't have to figure out HBOT on your own. Share your story, send your records, and we'll help you understand whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy belongs in your plan — and if it doesn't, we'll say that too.
