Abstract
The purpose of this article is to outline the principles of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), to summarize the existing use of TMS as a prognostic indicator and as a therapeutic device in clinical populations, and to highlight the potential of repetitive TMS (rTMS) as an intervention for traumatic brain injury. TMS is a painless method to stimulate the human brain. Repeated applications of TMS can influence brain plasticity and cortical reorganization through stimulation-induced alterations in neuronal excitability. Existing evidence has demonstrated positive outcomes in people with motor disorders and psychiatric conditions who have received rTMS as a therapeutic intervention. These findings suggest that rTMS may be a promising treatment for people with traumatic brain injury.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 437-451 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2006 |
Keywords
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation
- Traumatic brain injury
- Treatment
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation
- Clinical Neurology