Superbike rider recovers from injury 'thanks to oxygen therapy'
A British Superbike rider has used oxygen therapy to help him recover from serious injury.
Steve Brogan utilised the oxygen equipment as part of his rehabilitation after suffering a fractured vertebrae and ligament damage to his thumb while competing at Mallory Park, the Mirror reports.
When asked how his recuperation was going, the athlete commented: "Things are going well. I've had lots of physiotherapy and I spent a total of 12 hours inside a hyperbaric oxygen chamber on the Isle of Man."
Brogan said the treatment has "done wonders" as it can almost double the rate a competitor can heal from such bodily damage.
He now feels great because of the therapy and is strong and ready to race, the star added.
A fellow superbike racer - and known oxygen equipment advocate - Simon Andrews also recently returned to the track after spending ten weeks out with a broken heel.
Posted by James Worrall
14/07/2010 17:08:05
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