TMS for Post-Stroke Recovery
Reviving dormant neural circuits and accelerating neuroplasticity to restore function after ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes.
A stroke interrupts blood flow to the brain, killing neurons and leaving surrounding "penumbral" tissue in a state of chronic under-activity. These surviving neurons represent the key opportunity for recovery — and TMS is uniquely capable of reactivating them.
High-frequency excitatory TMS applied to the affected hemisphere can reactivate these silent circuits and drive formation of new neural pathways. Applied to the unaffected hemisphere, inhibitory TMS reduces compensatory over-inhibition and restores neural balance between hemispheres.
Research shows TMS combined with physical therapy produces significantly greater motor gains than physical therapy alone — particularly when started within 3–12 months of stroke onset.
Post-stroke deficits TMS commonly addresses:
Hemiplegia & Hemiparesis
One-sided weakness or paralysis from damage to the contralateral motor cortex and corticospinal tract.
Spasticity
Involuntary muscle stiffness and spasms following damage to motor control pathways, limiting daily function.
Post-Stroke Depression
Up to 33% of stroke survivors develop major depression. TMS is FDA-cleared for depression and highly effective here.
