MeRT℠ THERAPY FOR ATHLETES
Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy, or
MeRT℠,is a suite of tools that gives Dr. Williams a platform to assess, monitor
and optimize athletes’ brain performance.
Evaluation
The process starts with a tool that measures the specific electrical patterns
in their brain, called a quantitative electroencephalogram (q-EEG), and
connects them with the electrical activity of their heart, measured with
an electrocardiogram, or EKG. From this, Dr. Williams creates a customized
profile of his patient’s or client’s brain activity and function,
which enables him to identify areas that may be functioning less than
optimally.
Analysis & Protocol
The patient’s or client’s personalized brain activity profile
is used to develop a customized MeRT℠ treatment plan, designed to improve
the efficiency and performance of your brain.
Treatment
During MeRT℠ therapy sessions, an electromagnetic coil is used to induce
mild electrical currents, similar to what an individual experiences during
an MRI, to targeted areas of the brain. MeRT℠ treatments for athletes
are typically focused on optimizing brain function and promoting recovery
from injuries.
Assessment & Monitoring
After several MeRT℠ therapy sessions, a follow up QEEG and clinical re-evaluation
is performed to monitor the changes in cognitive function and to update
the patient’s or client’s personalized brain activity profile.
THE BENEFITS OF MeRT℠
THERAPY FOR ATHLETES
Enhanced Performance
The brain plays a critical role in athletic performance, and MeRT℠ therapy
works to optimize and improve the efficiency of cognitive functions.
Monitoring & Diagnosing Brain injuries
By comparing pre-injury and post-injury MeRT℠ data, we can perform real-time
assessments to determine the level of functional disruption in the brain.
Helping Heal Brain Injuries
MeRT℠ therapy can help the healing process, both by helping to understand
the extent of the brain injury to develop appropriate comprehensive treatment
and by enhancing the healing process through continued MeRT℠ therapy.
Improved Sleeping Patterns
Sleep is an essential part of the recovery process. MeRT℠ therapy can play
a critical role in improving sleep rhythms to enhance the quality and
efficiency of an athlete’s sleep (which has important downstream
effects, such as removing toxins through the glymphatic system, regulating
circadian functions and the optimizing release of growth hormone).
Other Reported Benefits
Individuals receiving MeRTSM report better concentration and focus, greater ability to cope with stress,
improved mood, as well as improved mental clarity and memory.