Island medical facility receives oxygen therapy boots

Hyperbaric Chamber praises new equipment

An Isle of Man medical facility has received two oxygen therapy boots. 

The Hyperbaric Chamber Facility, which treats conditions on site has begun to use equipment which targets the lower parts of the body. 

This means that people can use the machine at home, instead of needing to come into the charity. 

Samantha Cork is a former nurse, she explains how the boot is used: 

The equipment was paid for by the Henry Bloom Noble Trust, and has been trialled by the charity. 

Ken Kinrade is the Vice-Chairman of the Hyperbaric Chamber Facility. 

He explains how the boot has already helped someone: