TMS Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury

How TBI Affects Brain Function and Recovery

TBIs can alter how brain regions communicate. Damage may affect:

• The prefrontal cortex (decision-making and attention).
• The limbic system (emotions and memory).
• The motor cortex (movement and coordination).
• Sensory processing centers (vision, hearing, touch).

Without targeted intervention, this disruption can persist for weeks, months, or even years. Recovery depends on the brain’s ability to adapt, which TMS therapy helps facilitate.

Diagnosing TBIs: What You Should Know

Diagnosing a TBI typically involves:

• Neurological exams.
• Cognitive and motor assessments.
• Imaging (MRI or CT scans).

At Neurotherapeutix, we use resting-state functional MRI (rsfMRI) to map brain connectivity and identify areas of dysfunction. This data drives personalized treatment planning for each TBI client.

A Look at the Standard of Care for TBI Patients

Traditional TBI treatment may include:

• Rest and activity modification.
• Cognitive therapy.
• Physical and occupational rehabilitation.
• Medication to manage symptoms.

However, these interventions don’t always address the root neurological disruption. That’s where fMRI-guided TMS therapy offers added value by targeting recovery at the network level.

How TMS Therapy Helps Treat TBI

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) delivers focused magnetic pulses to stimulate underactive or disconnected brain regions.

When guided by fMRI, this treatment becomes even more precise.

TMS may help improve:

• Cognitive clarity and processing speed.
• Emotional regulation and resilience.
• Sensory integration and motor coordination.
• Sleep quality and fatigue management.

Studies suggest combining TMS with brain mapping offers promising outcomes for clients with mild to moderate TBIs, especially when other treatments fall short.

What to Expect from TMS Brain Injury Treatment

Your journey at Neurotherapeutix begins with a detailed intake and a functional brain scan. From there:

1. We use rsfMRI to identify affected brain networks.
2. We design a tailored TMS protocol targeting those regions.
3. You attend 30-to-40-minute sessions several times per week.
4. We monitor symptom changes and adapt your care plan accordingly.

TMS sessions are safe, pain-free, and performed in a quiet, outpatient setting.

Who Should Consider TMS Therapy for TBI?

TMS therapy may be appropriate if you:

• Experienced a concussion or moderate TBI and continue to have symptoms.
• Want a non-pharmaceutical approach to managing mood, memory, or focus issues associated with a TBI.
• Haven’t seen improvement with traditional rehabilitation alone.
• Are seeking long-term brain health support.

We also work with athletes, veterans, and individuals recovering from accidents or head trauma who are navigating post-concussion syndrome or delayed recovery.

Start Your TBI Recovery with Neurotherapeutix in NYC

At Neurotherapeutix, we believe the brain can heal with the proper support.

Our fMRI-guided TMS therapy is designed to help clients with TBI symptoms reconnect, recover, and regain control.

If you’re looking for expert care from traumatic brain injury specialists in New York, we invite you to explore our advanced treatment options.

Request an appointment or contact our Upper East Side clinic to get started.