A Breakthrough Approach to Dealing with the After-effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury
MeRT (Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy) is a drug-free, non-invasive way to treat the long-term effects of a TBI or concussion.
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A Traumatic Brain Injury doesn’t have to sideline you forever. You CAN get your life back.
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be incredibly shocking and painful. But the long-term symptoms can be even more unbearable. These can include headaches, dizziness, memory problems, nausea, and so much more.
Sometimes, if the concussion is mild, these symptoms resolve. Other times they don’t — and no amount of therapy or medication can improve things. If you’re in that situation, perhaps you need a new solution.
At the Brain Treatment Center of Columbus, we offer that solution: MeRT, or Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy. It’s drug-free, non-invasive, and lasting — and it’s helped people from all walks of life overcome the long-term symptoms resulting from a Traumatic Brain Injury.*
* Results are based on active and strict observation of our regimens. Results may vary based on the individual user and are not guaranteed.
How MeRT Works to Treat TBI and Concussion Symptoms
The MeRT treatment protocol works to balance your brainwave activity. It starts with precise brain imaging using a qEEG (quantitative electroencephalogram, or brain mapping) and an EKG (electrocardiogram).
This initial testing is the key to MeRT’s results. Studies have shown that patients with concussions or Traumatic Brain Injury have clearly visible markers in their EEG studies. The EEG can show us an imbalance in brainwave activity, which will be different for each person.
Once we have the full picture of the brainwave imbalance, we then develop a personalized treatment plan using TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation, an FDA-cleared therapy).
The equipment used in MeRT is FDA-cleared to treat Major Depressive Disorder and OCD and is used off-label to treat a wide variety of conditions, including TBI.
* Results are based on active and strict observation of our regimens. Results may vary based on the individual user and are not guaranteed.
The TMS delivers gentle magnetic pulses to those specific areas of the brain to improve brain connectivity and communication. This can result in a significant reduction in TBI symptoms. Plus, many people who have suffered a TBI may also suffer from conditions such as depression and anxiety. MeRT treatment can address those conditions as well. *
MeRT Gets Results
I’m two or three months past my last treatment, and I can honestly say my brain is in a better place than it was before. The emotional highs and lows I was living with have stabilized. My cognition took off during that period, and it hasn’t slowed down since.”
Nick Hardwick (Retired NFL PLAYER)
When you receive a TBI, your brain can bounce around or twist in the skull. This can also cause chemical changes in your brain or brain cell damage. And a TBI, if severe, can cause health problems that may last for years—or a lifetime—without proper treatment.
If left untreated, a traumatic brain injury can lead to a shortened life span and significant complications.
Traumatic Brain Injury and its Symptoms
A TBI or concussion is an injury to the brain, caused by a violent blow or jolt to the head or body. This type of brain injury can be hard to diagnose, as your symptoms can range from mild to severe. Some of the more common symptoms include:
- Loss of consciousness
- Headaches
- Fatigue or lethargy
- Dilated pupils and vision changes
- Dizziness
- Memory problems
- Confusion
- Cognitive decline
- Inappropriate emotional responses
- Anger
- Depression
- Feeling of isolation
- PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)
- Anxiety or panic attacks
- Facial weakness
- Weakness or loss of function in other parts of the body
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Breathing problems
- Numbness and tingling in different parts of the body
- Loss of hearing or tinnitus
MeRT Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury at Brain Treatment Centers of Columbus and Cincinnati: What to Expect
Your first step, before deciding if MeRT is the right treatment for your TBI or concussion, is to call us for a free consultation with our New Patient Coordinator. This is a no-obligation call, where she will discuss your symptoms and history, answer your questions, and explain the treatment in full. This includes all fees and protocols.
Then, once you decide to take the next step, we will set up an appointment for initial testing. This appointment will last 45 minutes to an hour. Then, once we have completed the testing, we will analyze the results and schedule you for a consultation.
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The MeRT treatment protocol comprises three steps: Testing, Consultation, and Treatment. Following are the specifics of each step:
1. Testing
At your first appointment, we will perform two simple tests: a qEEG and an EKG. These tests are painless, and we perform them right here in our office.
For the EEG, we place a cap on your head to measure the electrical activity in your brain and map out any areas not performing as they should. We also perform an EKG to record your heart’s electrical signals.
Once we perform these tests, our team will carefully analyze the results. Based on this analysis, we develop a treatment plan customized to your specific condition.
2. Consultation
After your tests are complete and we’ve reviewed and analyzed them, you will have a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Mehra Tarun or Nurse Practitioner Linna Morgan. You can either do this consultation in person or virtually from the comfort of your home.
During this consultation, we will discuss your test results and treatment plan. We will also answer any remaining questions you may have and let you know more about what to expect during your treatment period.
3. Treatment Period
During the treatment period, we will perform two weeks of TMS treatment at a time. After each two-week period, we will perform a new set of tests (EEG and EKG) to see how you are responding. We do recommend that you complete a minimum of four weeks of treatment to ensure that you are responding to treatment. If you are experiencing positive results, we recommend that you treat for an additional two to four weeks to ensure long-lasting results.
We monitor your progress based on the new EEG results as well as symptom improvements. And you will have a consultation to confirm that changes are still showing in the testing.
Most conditions treated with MeRT provide noticeable and long-lasting results after six weeks of treatment. However, each patient is different, and the results may vary.
Insurance
Unfortunately, we do not accept insurance, nor file it on your behalf. We do take all major credit cards and you can pay in advance for each two week treatment cycle.
Currently, MeRT is FDA-cleared for Major Depressive Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). For conditions other than Major Depressive Disorder and OCD, because treatment is considered “off-label,” insurance rarely reimburses any of the costs associated with treatment.
Questions? Need more information? Call our New Patient Coordinator.
We know how difficult it can be to decide on a new treatment for your Traumatic Brain Injury, particularly if past treatments haven’t gotten the results you’d hoped for. You may still have a lot of questions about whether MeRT is the right treatment for you. We want to make sure you get all the information you need to make the best possible decision, and that begins with a call to our New Patient Coordinator.
The New Patient Coordinator is here to help you. She’ll take the time to listen, answer questions, explain costs, and put your mind at ease. Additionally, she can help you get scheduled if you decide that yes, MeRT is the right treatment for you.
When you think about it, making this one free, no-obligation call just might be the first step in freeing yourself from the debilitating symptoms that have been taking over your life. And we want to help you do just that!
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