Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has been working hard to return from a significant ankle injury, and part of his rehabilitation has included a somewhat unconventional tool: a hyperbaric oxygen chamber. Andrews revealed that his girlfriend’s mother owned a chamber — purchased years earlier for wellness purposes — and that it was moved to his home to aid his recovery after suffering a cracked fibula and ligament damage during a game. He drew inspiration from the way former NFL star Terrell Owens used a similar chamber to come back quickly from a serious injury, and believes the extra oxygen may help speed healing in his ankle, especially as someone managing diabetes.  

Andrews described using the full-body chamber for roughly two-hour sessions at home, where he lies down inside as it pressurizes with pure oxygen, a process he says helps deliver more oxygen to his injured leg and supports recovery. He’s been combining this therapy with daily rehab and training with the Ravens’ medical staff in hopes of getting back on the field as soon as possible.  

His use of this therapy has become a talking point as the Ravens navigate their postseason and Andrews inches closer to availability. The story offers a glimpse into the creative and personalized approaches pro athletes sometimes take when finding every possible advantage in their rehabilitation process.  

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