MTBI-Related Headaches: A Case Study

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Headaches are a common symptom in patients that are diagnosed with MTBI. Individuals who participate in high contact activities are prone to and have a higher risk of direct cranial impact. Athletes who participate in high contact sports and military personnel are subjected to experience head injury from physical impact. The objective of this study is to resolve the chronic pain from headaches, which come in conjunction with MTBI cases, using transcranial magnetic stimulation. The search for an alternative solution to MTBI-related headaches (MTBI-HA) without high abusive risks and psychosomatic side-effects, will provide effective prevention, treatment, and rehab to patients who suffer from MTBI, post-concussion, and chronic posttraumatic headaches.

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