Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Treatment of Active Duty Members with PTSD, Deperession, and Lower Back Pain

Abstract

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has been recently FDA approved to treat patients with depression and migraine. Data from Air Force Research Library shows that a warrior's cognitive abilities can be enhanced through repetitive TMS. It is indicated that members with PTSD may receive benefit from rTMS treatment. We treated airmen and families in Los Angeles area with rTMS that significantly improved outcomes in the following cases.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2015
Accession Number
AD1028285

Entities

People

  • Gail Bates
  • Jianzhong Zhang
  • Jin Yi

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Air Force
  • Depression
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Headache Disorders
  • Military Research
  • Motor Skills
  • Pain

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.