Based on this study, hyperbaric oxygen therapy could be a beneficial treatment for acute sports injuries. The therapy, which is well-established in diving medicine, is being explored for wound management due to oxygen's key role in the healing process. Initial research on hyperbaric oxygen in sports-induced injury has shown promising results, including in some cases, significant acceleration of healing. The potential benefits for sports injuries include a reduction of initial injury, possibly by controlling the adhesion of neutrophils and the release of oxygen-free radicals, as well as enhancing healing processes that require oxygen, such as collagen formation and phagocytosis.