NexGen Hyperbaric Partners with FGCU Men's Basketball for Hyperbaric Medicine
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NAPLES, Fla., Oct. 29, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- NexGen Hyperbaric, a national provider of medical-grade hyperbaric oxygen therapy, has entered a landmark partnership with Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Men's Basketball. This collaboration, the first of its kind in NCAA Division I athletics, aims to bring advanced hyperbaric medicine to collegiate sports.
The partnership will provide eligible FGCU men's basketball players access to medical-grade hyperbaric oxygen therapy at NexGen's flagship freestanding medical facility in Naples, Florida. This move is part of a broader national initiative by NexGen to expand the use of hyperbaric medicine in collegiate athletics.
NexGen Hyperbaric has a long-standing presence in professional sports, having established relationships with organizations across the NFL, NHL, and MLB. Through these partnerships, the company has provided professional athletes with access to advanced hyperbaric medical technology as part of their recovery programs. The FGCU partnership marks a natural progression for NexGen into collegiate athletics.
NexGen Hyperbaric utilizes FDA-approved, medical-grade hyperbaric chambers designed to deliver 100% oxygen under increased atmospheric pressure. These chambers are manufactured in accordance with applicable ASME PVHO-1 standards for pressure vessels for human occupancy, and its facilities and operations follow applicable NFPA 99 requirements governing hyperbaric safety. These nationally recognized standards address critical aspects of hyperbaric medicine, including pressure vessel integrity, fire prevention, oxygen delivery systems, equipment safety, operational standards, and clinical outcomes.
NexGen Hyperbaric operates UHMS-accredited hyperbaric programs and maintains established clinical protocols, physician oversight, and a consistent commitment to patient safety and quality of care. The company's experienced medical team, including Dr. Desmond Hussey, Dr. Mark Rubino, and Dr. Bindesh Patel, will provide treatments for FGCU student-athletes at NexGen's flagship Naples facility.
FGCU Men's Basketball, known as "Dunk City," has a rich history, having become the first No. 15 seed to ever reach the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. Entering its 25th season of competition in 2026-27, the program is dedicated to developing transformative leaders who are champions in the classroom, in competition, and in the community.
The partnership with NexGen Hyperbaric is intended to complement FGCU's existing sports medicine resources, with participating athletes receiving individualized medical evaluations and treatment recommendations based on their clinical needs. Beyond FGCU, NexGen intends to expand its collegiate athletics initiative through additional partnerships with NCAA Division I universities, athletic departments, and sports medicine programs throughout the United States.
NexGen's national operations include three primary divisions: hospital-based hyperbaric medicine programs, a specialized mobile division serving professional sports organizations, and its flagship freestanding medical facility in Naples, Florida. Through its mobile division, NexGen has expanded access to medical-grade hyperbaric oxygen therapy for professional athletes directly at team facilities, while its hospital-based and freestanding programs serve patients across a broad range of clinical needs.