LIJetsFan Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Joe Namath gets results from hyperbaric chamber treatments for concussions Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath doesn't remember ever suffering a concussion or going through concussion protocol. Such terms didn't exist 40 years ago. In Namath's playing days, they called a concussion “getting their bell rung,” as he recalls. Not much was known about concussions or the long-term effects. The former New York Jets star, who was as influential off the field as he was on it, is now leading the charge for treatment of brain injuries for those who played when concussions weren't fully understood. Over the past few years he has seen teammates scared and confused mentally and physically, as they age and suffer the effects of playing in the NFL. Seeing that led Namath to consider the avenues to treatment. Until recently, the NFL had been lacking in helping players with their medical issues after their careers were done. Namath knew that more needed to be done, so he reached out to Jupiter Medical Center in Jupiter, Fla. and asked about possible ways that brain injuries could be dealt with. He was willing to be tested to see how possible treatments may – or may not – work. That led to the creation of the Joe Namath Neurological Research Center at the Jupiter Medical Center. Namath started a series of hyperbaric treatments – 120 dives during the span of roughly nine months. Each chamber dive takes about an hour and 20 minutes. The first 15 minutes is used to get to the proper atmosphere. The chamber is designed to allow the atmospheric pressure to be doubled or tripled, allowing the lungs to take in more air. Conceptually, injured body tissue needs more oxygen to heal. So for someone with a brain injury such as a concussion, the hope is that these treatments can and will restore the function of damaged or dead brain cells. The chambers are used for burn victims, people with diabetes and for those like Namath who are suffering from brain trauma. “To be able to see, to literally be able to see, with the nuclear scan the cells that had stopped working to start working, to get blood flow. To be restored, renewed and start looking like the rest of my brain. The FDA approved this study and they want another study, this one on 100 people,” Namath told Yahoo Sports. “I know I've had a change in my being, my physiology. It's quite a relief to see those pictures and take those tests and take it again and again and see improvement each time. I know it's worked for me. I'm thankful.” His memory has improved as has his retention. There is hope that these treatments can and will aid other former NFL players who have suffered such conditions. But to understand what is happening to Namath and his brain – and to thousands of NFL alumni like him – first a concussion has to be understood. “A concussion is an injury to the brain caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, damaging the brain cells and creating chemical changes in the brain,” said Dr. Lee Fox, Chief of Radiology at Jupiter Medical Center and Co-Medical Director of the Joe Namath Neurological Research Center at Jupiter Medical Center. Even though a concussion is considered by many medical professionals as a rather “mild” brain injury, there are long-term effects. And while it may not be life-threatening, it can be “life-changing” according to Dr. Fox. Fox said that a concussion can affect things such as memory, learning, coordination and balance, speech, hearing, vision and it can even cause emotional changes or problems. A severe brain injury can also negatively impact all aspects of people’s lives, including relationships with family and friends, as well as their ability to work or be employed, do household chores, drive or do other normal daily activities. Enter the hyperbaric chamber, where pressurized oxygen is introduced with the idea that dormant brain cells are essentially re-awakened. “After Joe completed 40 [hyperbaric] treatments or 'dives' as they’re called, we repeated the SPECT scan and cognitive test. We compared them to the initial tests and we saw a dramatic change. The scan showed his left temporal lobe was completely normalized,” Dr. Fox said. “We could see normal blood flow, normal activity and it was symmetrical when compared to the right temporal lobe. Joe continued with an additional 80 treatments. We did scans at regular intervals throughout his treatment and conducted another scan one year after he completed the full course of therapy. We were very pleased to see that his scan remained normal and unchanged since his last day of therapy.” Namath says that he is seeing the promise of the treatments and believes that it can be beneficial to him long-term. He is confident that the treatment has helped him with memory but also current cognitive functions. http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/joe-namath-gets-results-from-hyperbaric-chamber-treatments-for-concussions-164511928.html (see the article for the before and after CT Scans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Island Leprechaun Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 So before hyperbaric treatments, Joe was a drunken former Jet kissing Suzie Kolber on the lips and after he became a fan of Tom Brady, kissing his *ss. Yeah, those treatments were a stellar success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 So before hyperbaric treatments, Joe was a drunken former Jet kissing Suzie Kolber on the lips and after he became a fan of Tom Brady, kissing his *ss. Yeah, those treatments were a stellar success. There you go bash the only Jets QB in the teams history that has ever given us any success do you feel good about yourself and that post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsRay Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Great article, and a great development for players and all people who suffer(ed) from head injuries, this could be a real break through!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 You think it can fix his liver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLV Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 So before hyperbaric treatments, Joe was a drunken former Jet kissing Suzie Kolber on the lips and after he became a fan of Tom Brady, kissing his *ss. Yeah, those treatments were a stellar success. In defense of Joe there is something undeniably sexy about Ms. Kolber. He just said what every man is thinking when they see her. It's too bad the NFL did not get to see an uninjured Joe. That would have been something to behold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Island Leprechaun Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 There you go bash the only Jets QB in the teams history that has ever given us any success do you feel good about yourself and that post. Joe Namath was a great quarterback -- a true HOFer. But nothing I just said is untrue. The NFL does not hand out sainthoods and Joe would never be a candidate for one if they did. He's just a guy with an opinion now. Sadly. But before you go off loving him, you should learn how to spell his name. P.S I'm all for Joe using himself as a guinea pig for research. And we all know that those treatments were an attempt to correct for the impact of alcohol on the brain. That's a lot of dead brain cells... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Joe Namath was a great quarterback -- a true HOFer. But nothing I just said is untrue. The NFL does not hand out sainthoods and Joe would never be a candidate for one if they did. He's just a guy with an opinion now. Sadly. But before you go off loving him, you should learn how to spell his name. P.S I'm all for Joe using himself as a guinea pig for research. And we all know that those treatments were an attempt to correct for the impact of alcohol on the brain. That's a lot of dead brain cells... Blah blah blah SOJF im not him thats why it isn't spelled like his name are a you leprechaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanatic Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 In defense of Joe there is something undeniably sexy about Ms. Kolber. He just said what every man is thinking when they see her. It's too bad the NFL did not get to see an uninjured Joe. That would have been something to behold. I always found her incredibly attractive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 You think it can fix his liver? the liver fixes itself-milk thistle is also very good, yea and I agree with JoeWilly12, and besides Joe is in recovery and still sober, something that I'm willing to bet with the inference from you screenname, well let's just say sobriety is as far away from you as is Long Island to your native homeland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Joe have da kine cold brain, bruddah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Joe spent alot of his time banging 10's and pouring top shelf only. Any straight guy that has an issue with that is probably just a jealous mf who's biggest thrill is free interwebz porn and smoking spice. He may have paid a good price for it all but its always better to be a has been than a never was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunnie Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 NamAth ... just sayin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Island Leprechaun Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Blah blah blah SOJF im not him thats why it isn't spelled like his name are a you leprechaun. Hey, JoeWilly, I think they just called your name for the hyperbaric. Just in time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Joe Namath was a great quarterback -- a true HOFer. But nothing I just said is untrue. The NFL does not hand out sainthoods and Joe would never be a candidate for one if they did. He's just a guy with an opinion now. Sadly. But before you go off loving him, you should learn how to spell his name. P.S I'm all for Joe using himself as a guinea pig for research. And we all know that those treatments were an attempt to correct for the impact of alcohol on the brain. That's a lot of dead brain cells... Maybe LT could volunteer for a cocaine research project he's done a lot of testing on his own.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Without Joe Namath...historically the JETS are possibly the worst NFL team in the history of the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrien2Toon Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Joe spent alot of his time banging 10's and pouring top shelf only. Any straight guy that has an issue with that is probably just a jealous mf who's biggest thrill is free interwebz porn and smoking spice. He may have paid a good price for it all but its always better to be a has been than a never was. What's up with OBrien's signature? Throw em straight? Wtf does that mean? Love Kenny by the way though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENBEAN Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Blah blah blah SOJF im not him thats why it isn't spelled like his name are a you leprechaun. There you go bash the only Jets QB in the teams history that has ever given us any success do you feel good about yourself and that post. Joe Namath is all well and good of course but he won before I was even born. One of the things that bothers me most is that he is the guy that we still have to point to for our glory days. Such crap. Joe is just a symbol of how sh**ty this franchise has been since I've become a fan in the sack exchange days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Joe spent alot of his time banging 10's and pouring top shelf only. Any straight guy that has an issue with that is probably just a jealous mf who's biggest thrill is free interwebz porn and smoking spice. He may have paid a good price for it all but its always better to be a has been than a never was. Excellant post Hey, JoeWilly, I think they just called your name for the hyperbaric. Just in time... You first Joe Namath is all well and good of course but he won before I was even born. One of the things that bothers me most is that he is the guy that we still have to point to for our glory days. Such crap. Joe is just a symbol of how sh**ty this franchise has been since I've become a fan in the sack exchange days. 46 years and counting...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Without Joe Namath...historically the JETS are possibly the worst NFL team in the history of the NFL. SOJF thinking right there from 1933 till 1971 the Steelers had 4 winning seasons.. Have the Jets ever gone 38 years with just 4 winning seasons?? I could do more but I know like a Hog in mud you like to roll in negativity..LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 What's up with OBrien's signature? Throw em straight? Wtf does that mean? Love Kenny by the way though Ha! Inside joke. My late brother in law was friends with Steve Gutman (the original accountant) From Steve he would get access at Hofstra and some games that the average fan couldnt. Of course I got to get inside TC with him on a few occasions. I met Kenny O twice. The 2nd time is when he signed that ball. Beforehe signed it we tossed it back and forth from about 15-20 yds. Of course he put it right on my hands like a laser every time but my throws back well....they were either way left, right or short making him reach or not even try to catch the ball. A little embarrasing and of course my wise azz brother in law kept needling cant you throw it straight? What you see is what I got back after he signed it. BTW Kenny was a pleasure to meet and never for one second made you feel you were taking his valuable time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 SOJF thinking right there from 1933 till 1971 the Steelers had 4 winning seasons.. Have the Jets ever gone 38 years with just 4 winning seasons?? I could do more but I know like a Hog in mud you like to roll in negativity..LOL The word arguably was intentional in my post. Did it miss you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 The word arguably was intentional in my post. Did it miss you? You do realize there are teams that haven't won a Super Bowl did that miss you?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Who is Joe Nameth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 You do realize there are teams that haven't won a Super Bowl did that miss you?? That's why I said...without JOE, we ARGUABLY..... Reading is fundamental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 That's why I said...without JOE, we ARGUABLY..... Reading is fundamental. What's fundamental with you is every chance you have to slam the team you do..Ok I can play, without a HOF QB most teams would suck or at least have one that was a Pro Bowler..LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 What's fundamental with you is every chance you have to slam the team you do..Ok I can play, without a HOF QB most teams would suck or at least have one that was a Pro Bowler..LOL Again...reading comprehension. I was defending JOE, not bashing the team. Without a SB, this team is in a group of a few teams with NO SB wins or appearances. I Love being a JETS fan and I can't state a fact???? So according to you if I say the JETs sucked the last 4 years..... I am a bad fan. OK. The JETS are GREAT!!!!! happy now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Again...reading comprehension. I was defending JOE, not bashing the team. Without a SB, this team is in a group of a few teams with NO SB wins or appearances. I Love being a JETS fan and I can't state a fact???? So according to you if I say the JETs sucked the last 4 years..... I am a bad fan. OK. The JETS are GREAT!!!!! happy now? You like facts?? Ok what RB did more to kill the Jets chances to get to a bowl 2 years in a row?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 LIJF, have you read mark kriegel's biography of Joe? it was a great read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIJetsFan Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 LIJF, have you read mark kriegel's biography of Joe? it was a great read No, I hadn't heard of it. I'll take a look at its amazon reviews and perhaps pick it up. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 SOJF thinking right there from 1933 till 1971 the Steelers had 4 winning seasons.. Have the Jets ever gone 38 years with just 4 winning seasons?? I could do more but I know like a Hog in mud you like to roll in negativity..LOL Okay, but the Steelers won the Super Bowl in the 1974 season, a span of 41 years. And the NFL championship was the equivalent of the Super Bowl before the 1966 season and the Steelers didn't win that either. It's been 46 years since we've won the ultimate game. So in that sense, the Steelers had a better record than the Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Met Joe at an event in which I think I was the only Jets fan present....loved the way he got all fired up when I mentioned the loss from the previous week that was a result of terrible coaching...could see he really did care. No cameras, no cheering fans...just a bunch of medical geeks who knew nothing about football so it wasn't for show...he was legit pissed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Okay, but the Steelers won the Super Bowl in the 1974 season, a span of 41 years. And the NFL championship was the equivalent of the Super Bowl before the 1966 season and the Steelers didn't win that either. It's been 46 years since we've won the ultimate game. So in that sense, the Steelers had a better record than the Jets. You have missed the point in those 46 years the Jets have had 15 winning seasons.. Not to mention the Jets were the first AFC team to win a Bowl.. And some teams to this day have NEVER won a Bowl and you think the Jets are worse then them?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Island Leprechaun Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 You have missed the point in those 46 years the Jets have had 15 winning seasons.. Not to mention the Jets were the first AFC team to win a Bowl.. And some teams to this day have NEVER won a Bowl and you think the Jets are worse then them?? I looked it up... 13 have never won a SB; 4 have never been there. At least we're in the top 50 % of the league in this stat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I looked it up... 13 have never won a SB; 4 have never been there. At least we're in the top 50 % of the league in this stat. Both the Vikes and Bills have gone 4 times and lost .. In the Bills case it was 4 years in a row, if that happened to the Jets I know some fans that would have jumped off the nearest high point available..LOL The Jets have had 1 HOF QB(I don't count Favre) When they have good QB play they do well when they don't they suck most times.. The last Jet QB to make a Pro Bowl was Vinny in 1998 before that is was Kenny twice 85 when he deserved it and 91 when he made it with 10 tds and 11 picks but we made the playoffs at 8-8.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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