Professional footballer Angus MacDonald has had a career full of highs and challenges. Having played over 300 league games across the Championship, League One and League Two, Angus has also battled cancer and overcome personal and health hurdles along the way. In 2025, facing a period out of contract and dealing with an injury, he began exploring ways to speed up recovery and optimise his fitness levels.
The first step
While researching, Angus discovered hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and reached out to the team at HybO2 House.
“The benefits I saw online were huge. I’d never dug into this type of therapy before but the potential benefits for what I was dealing with made me keen to try it out,” Angus explained.
The treatment
He embarked on a course of 10 sessions, combining HBOT and red light therapy, aiming to accelerate healing, reduce inflammation and optimise fitness levels. He describes his first impressions:
“Red light therapy is amazing. You come out with a massive smile on your face, feeling warm and relaxed and you can feel the benefits quickly.”
The hyperbaric chamber was a different experience at first. “I’d done a bit of scuba diving before, so I kind of knew what to expect with the pressure,” Angus explains. “I was a bit panicky on my first session but the team increased the pressure slowly and helped me adapt. By the second session, I was able to relax. I think I even fell asleep at one point!”
For Angus, the therapies weren’t just about recovering from an injury.
“As professional athletes, we are constantly on the go, training and playing at the highest level. And we want to be the fittest we can. Not just with injuries, but for everyone as an athlete, to optimise the quickest recovery time between games.”
His personal goal was clear: “I’m looking to increase my fitness and speed up healing. That’s what’s kept me out of the game recently, so if this can speed up my return to football, that’s exactly what I’m aiming for.”
The experience
The atmosphere at HybO2 House also left a strong impression.
“From the minute I walked in, it was amazing. The space is lovely, very calming and the staff are friendly and professional. They were happy to answer any questions as many times as I needed, which made me feel really comfortable.”
After completing the 10-session course, Angus noticed a significant improvement in the healing of his leg injury, which was also confirmed by his doctor. Beyond the physical results, he left feeling mentally refreshed and confident in the therapies he had tried.
“I’d definitely recommend this to others, whether that’s athletes or anyone recovering from injury. I’ll be speaking to my friends in the football world about this for sure.”
Read more about the benefit of combining hyperbaric oxygen therapy and red light therapy for sports recovery.
Introducing the
Signature Experience
To introduce our clients to the combined benefits of these therapies, HybO2 House has created the Signature Experience. These therapies are widely recognised by athletes and healthcare professionals for their ability to accelerate recovery, reduce inflammation and optimise performance, and now they are accessible to everyone.
The Signature Experience includes:
+ A complimentary consultation to help create a bespoke programme for you
+ 10 minutes of red light therapy
+ 45 minutes in the hyperbaric oxygen chamber
Whether you’re recovering from an injury, looking to improve fitness or supporting general wellness, the Signature Experience provides a guided introduction to therapies trusted by professionals.
Discover how red light and hyperbaric oxygen therapy could support your recovery and performance, contact HybO2 House and speak to our expert team on: 01962 862111 or click to enquire below.