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Phillies First MLB Team to Use Hyperbaric Therapy

2/18/2026

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  • The Philadelphia Phillies became the first MLB team to implement Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for player recovery and performance.
  • HBOT involves breathing 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber to boost healing.
  • The mobile chamber is in Florida for spring training and will move north when the season starts.
  • Catcher J.T. Realmuto reports improved recovery and sleep quality from the therapy.
  • The initiative is part of a multi-year agreement with NexGen Hyperbaric.