Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy — Single Session (60 min)

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy at Oxygenoterapie RIC takes place in an OT1020 portable inflatable chamber pressurised to 1.3 bar — equivalent to breathing oxygen at a depth of approximately 14 metres below sea level. At this overpressure, pure oxygen (delivered via mask or oxygen glasses from an on-site generator) dissolves directly into blood plasma at a significantly higher concentration than is achievable under normal atmospheric conditions, allowing it to reach hypoxic tissues beyond the reach of standard haemoglobin-bound circulation. Sessions run for 60 minutes. Inside the chamber, clients can use WiFi, read, watch content on a tablet, nap, or simply rest. The clinic operates within the Rodinné Integrační Centrum non-profit in Pardubice — one of the very few dedicated mild HBOT centres in the East Bohemia region — and is specifically equipped for family sessions: one child under 15 may accompany an adult in the same chamber under a single session fee. Therapists Bc. Martin Bezdíček, MBA and Ondřej Janík supervise every session and are available for protocol guidance by phone or email.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) operates on a straightforward physical principle: Henry's Law. When the pressure of a gas above a liquid increases, more of that gas dissolves into the liquid. In the body, this means that raising ambient pressure inside a sealed chamber causes oxygen to dissolve directly into blood plasma, lymph and other body fluids at a rate that is not possible under normal atmospheric conditions. At Oxygenoterapie RIC, the OT1020 inflatable hyperbaric chamber is pressurised to 1.3 bar — approximately 1.3 atmospheres absolute (ATA), or the equivalent of being at 14 metres depth below sea level. Combined with pure oxygen delivered via a mask or oxygen glasses from a dedicated on-site generator, this means the client is inhaling near-pure oxygen at elevated partial pressure, dissolving a substantially higher volume into plasma than is achievable by breathing air at sea level. This dissolved oxygen circulates freely and can diffuse into areas that haemoglobin-bound oxygen cannot reach: chronically inflamed tissue with compromised microcirculation, hypoxic regions in the brain, areas of oedema, and post-viral tissues with reduced vascular function. The mechanism is the same whether the underlying concern is autism-spectrum neurological function, post-COVID breathing impairment, general fatigue, or tissue repair. The OT1020 is a portable, inflatable chamber — a model common in Czech wellness HBOT centres for its compact footprint and ability to accommodate a parent and child simultaneously. This co-entry feature is central to how Oxygenoterapie RIC serves its primary client base: families with children on the autism spectrum, for whom a trusted adult presence in the chamber significantly reduces anxiety during sessions. The clinic is explicit that one child under 15 may accompany a parent or guardian inside the chamber at no additional cost — both persons share the same pressurised environment and receive the same oxygen exposure for a single session fee of 650 Kč. Sessions run for 60 minutes, with 90-minute sessions also available by arrangement. During the session, the pressurised environment is stable and comfortable; the main adjustment for first-time users is equalising ear pressure during the initial inflation phase, which is easily managed by swallowing or yawning in the same way as during an aircraft descent. Once at pressure, clients are free to rest, sleep, use their phone or tablet (WiFi is provided inside the chamber), or read. The non-claustrophobic design of the OT1020 and the availability of entertainment inside the chamber mean most clients find the 60-minute session relaxing. The clinic recommends a minimum course of 30 sessions for those seeking meaningful cumulative effects, typically scheduled twice per week. Client testimonials published on the site describe improvements in sleep quality, attention and concentration, energy levels, respiratory function after COVID, skin condition, and gastrointestinal regularity in children — all reported across 25+ session courses. These are client-reported outcomes, not clinical claims; individual results vary based on the indication and the client's baseline health. Oxygenoterapie RIC operates within the Rodinné Integrační Centrum (RIC z.s.), a registered non-profit association founded in 2005 to support families with children experiencing developmental challenges. The hyperbaric therapy department was established as an accessible, professionally supervised HBOT service in Pardubice — a city of roughly 90,000 that otherwise lacks a dedicated HBOT centre. The clinic is located at náměstí Republiky 2686 in the Dům techniky building on the city's central square, with good public transport access and nearby parking. Common contraindications for hyperbaric therapy include active ear or sinus infections (which prevent equalisation), recent ear surgery, untreated pneumothorax, active high fever, severe claustrophobia, and certain cardiovascular conditions. Pregnant clients and those with active malignancies should consult their physician before attending. The clinic's therapists are available by phone and email to discuss individual suitability before booking.