Concussion or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

A Concussion or Traumatic Brain Injury can have long-term adverse effects

MeRT, or Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy can greatly assist in Recovery from a Traumatic Brain Injury.

MeRT treats a Traumatic Brain Injury using magnetic fields to stimulate and restore brain function. The treatment is completely non-invasive, painless, and requires no drugs or anesthesia. We start with sophisticated imaging and diagnostics to isolate the exact areas of the brain that are not connecting the way they should and then target those exact areas with highly individualized treatment.

MeRT Approach

Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery

A Concussion or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a physical injury to the brain tissue that may either temporarily or permanently impair brain function. Diagnosis is suspected based on symptoms and incident but is confirmed by imaging (usually CT or MRI).

Traumatic brain injuries and concussions can happen in anyone who has experienced multiple “head hits” as a result of falls or accidents. Even one such hit can adversely affect the brain and cause unwanted symptoms, and for multiple hits, the damage can be cumulative.

For those who have suffered a traumatic brain injury, MeRT can help to recover connectivity and function.  We recommend that MeRT be used in combination with other therapies to assist with learning skills, speech, recovering memory, improving coordination and physical function. Brain injuries can be complex and may affect many different aspects of a person’s life including memory, their ability to think clearly and function optimally.

The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) defines a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as:

A blow to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. TBI can result when the head suddenly and violently hits an object or when an object pierces the skull and enters brain tissue. An injury can also occur without a direct blow to the head, such as in an auto accident where the forces cause the head to move violently in one direction and then snap back in another direction. This causes the brain to be jostled around inside the skull and can also injure the brain. Suffering a closed head injury can produce symptoms that range from mild to severe, based on the degree of damage that was done to the brain. While it’s possible for a person to experience a TBI to not have a loss of consciousness, in moderate to severe cases, LOC does usually happen. More severe cases of traumatic brain injuries often can result in coma or even death.”

Causes of TBI include:

• Accidents

• Falls (especially in young children)

• Sports activities (eg, sports-related concussions)

• Assaults

Symptoms of a Concussion or Traumatic Brain Injury

Some of the common symptoms can include (which can vary depending on the severity of the injury):

• Migraines or Headaches

• Loss of consciousness

• Extreme tiredness

• Mental confusion or disorientation

• Lightheadedness or dizziness

• Changes in vision and/or dilated pupils

• Amnesia or partial loss of memory

• Sleep disturbances

• Cognitive decline

• Inappropriate display of emotions

• Anxiety, irritability, depression, anger

• Panic attacks

• Withdrawal from interaction with others

• Feeling of isolation

• Tingling or numbness in different parts of the body

• Loss of function or weakness in other parts of the body

• Loss of bladder control

• Breathing problems

• Ringing in the ears

• Sensitivity to light

• Nausea or vomiting

A New, Highly Effective Approach

Treatment of Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury with MeRT

In essence, we use magnetic fields to gently stimulate and balance brain function, which is all guided by very sophisticated diagnostics and imaging.

For those who have experienced a Concussion or Traumatic Brain Injury, they may continue to have after-effects long after the initial incident and some may never fully recover. MeRT can be used as a vital part of treatment to stimulate and help the brain to heal, improving brain communication and connectivity. In many cases, this has helped greatly in improving recovery results.

See some of the RESEARCH STUDIES.

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Non-invasive, Painless, and Drug-Free

What is MeRT?

MeRT, which stands for Magnetic Resonance Therapy, is a form of TMS or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation that is highly individualized based on each patient’s imaging and symptoms. In simple terms, gentle magnetic waves are used to stimulate specifically targeted areas of the brain that have been found to not be functioning optimally.

Sophisticated diagnostic tools and imaging are done first, which are then analyzed by our doctors and team of scientists to plan a highly tailored treatment approach just for each patient.

Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion Testimonials

After the concussion I just wasn’t myself. My academics began to suffer as well. I didn’t feel right.  My EEG showed that something had physically changed with how my brain functioned.  After three days of treatment, I felt substantially better.  After two weeks, I felt like I did before my injury.  MeRT was life changing.”

Everything changed when I started treatment. Within two weeks, I was sleeping better. I was off all of the meds I was on when I began treatment, and I was starting to enjoy life again.  After the first month, I was socializing with people again. I have a whole new lease on life. I can focus. I feel good about myself. I feel confident. I laugh again. Most importantly, I can feel the love for and from my family again.”

I’m back!  My TBI turned me into someone I barely recognized.  I was depressed, mean, and short-tempered.  I pushed through life filled with frustration and a deep sense of sadness that this was it.  I just had to keep pushing through life with an overwhelming tiredness.  I’m so glad I was wrong.  I think my family is even more thankful.  This treatment changed everything, and I am forever thankful.”

How to determine…

Is MeRT the Right Treatment for a Traumatic Brain Injury?

Reading this, you may be interested but uncertain if MeRT is the right treatment for you or your child. However, this is not something you need to decide on right away as there are many steps before making a much more informed decision.

The very first thing you can do is a simple phone consultation with our New Patient Coordinator. In this call, you can ask all the questions you want and discuss your symptoms and history. She can explain the protocols, fees, and details of treatment.

The next step is also very simple. We can set up two appointments. The first appointment would simply involve an EEG, which is a completely painless and non-invasive brain scan. This takes about 45 minutes. The second appointment, several days later, once we have the results of the EEG and these have been analyzed, would be a consultation with the doctor.

At this one-on-one consultation, the doctor will discuss the results of the imaging and diagnostics and what may or may not be treatable with MeRT. He will answer any additional questions that you may have, and together you can determine if MeRT would be a beneficial treatment and what that treatment would entail.

If you and the doctor then decide to move forward with MeRT, the first thing that is done is what we call the Assessment Period, where we will perform a short period of treatment, followed by a new EEG to see if you or your child are responding well to the treatment. This determination is assessed, based on the new EEG results, as compared to the initial testing done at the start of treatment, as well as any symptom improvements.

If there is a positive response to treatment during the assessment period, you will have most likely seen symptom improvements starting to take place, and we can then schedule for the additional treatment duration.

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Please feel free to call us and talk about what is happening. Our New Patient Coordinator is here to help. She listens and understands. She is able to explain the process and protocols, costs, possible insurance benefits, and any other details you want to know. She can answer your questions. There are no obligations and she will take the time you need to know whether or not you should take the next steps.

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Insurance Coverage and Payment Options

We are able to provide you with the appropriate paperwork at the end of your treatment for submitting to your insurance company to see if they would provide any reimbursement for treatment. Currently, rTMS is FDA-cleared for Major Depressive Disorder and OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.) Treatment for all other conditions is considered “off-label” at this time.

It has been reported by some patients that they have been able to receive some insurance reimbursement for EEGs or clinical evaluations, depending on their health coverage. Medicare patients have reported that their coverage provides no reimbursement. It is highly unlikely that any insurance will provide reimbursement for the actual treatment of non-FDA-cleared treatment.

With studies currently underway, we are hopeful that treatment for TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) will be FDA cleared at some point in the next couple of years.

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