Military Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative (MTBI2)

Overall, the therapy was rated highly by the service member, his care team & his loved ones. Learn more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29688085/

Furthermore, music therapy helped improve the service member's motivation to continue his recovery process & his overall quality of life — both of which are key to #TBI patients’ recovery.

You didn't have to be at #Coachella this weekend to feel the impact that music has on you. In a 2019 article, our friends at @WRNMMC_DHA noted that music therapy — when used alongside other treatments — optimized recovery after a blast-related brain injury.

While these therapies show potential to help patients, more research is needed to determine which are the most effective & the best ways to incorporate them into #TBI recovery plans. Learn more: #abstract1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13…

🎧 Findings support the hypothesis that binaural beats (where slightly different frequencies are played in each ear so the brain produces its own "beat") have the potential to impact brainwave activity & relaxation as well as supporting cognitive & emotional rehabilitation.

Hey, what are you listening to? Music therapy, binaural beats & healing frequencies — when used in combination with more traditional rehabilitative therapies — have all been found to have a positive impact on patients' recovery after a brain injury, per @CureusMedical.

Want to learn more about how your lifestyle impacts your brain health & performance? Learn more: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12…

Daily habits that include . . . 🧠 Physical activity 🧠 Quality sleep 🧠 Challenging puzzles & games 🧠 A balanced, nutritious diet 🧠 Social connection … can boost your physical, mental & cognitive well-being.

MAXX (verb) — to do something to its maximum. After all, if something’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well. While "brain-maxxing" sounds intense, it doesn’t have to be. In reality, it’s about integrating simple, science-backed habits into your daily routine.

Behind every great person is a pet, waiting for attention & treats. At #MTBI2, we're always looking to show off the fuzzy & furry friends who bring us joy, laughter & lots of cuddles. So, to celebrate #NationalPetDay, we're introducing you to all of our beloved pets:

Cushing was also the leading educator of neurosurgeons in the 20th century & his work helped establish neurosurgery as a unique discipline. MTBI2's work builds on Cushing's knowledge & innovation. Thanks to him, we better understand the brain & how to take care of it.

Dr. Cushing’s innovations included: 🧠 using X-rays to diagnose brain tumors 🧠 utilizing magnets to remove shrapnel from the brain 🧠 assisting in the development of the Bovie electrocautery tool 🧠 improving the survival rates of patients with intercranial brain tumors

Make a wish & blow out the candles — today, we're celebrating the "father" of modern neurosurgery! Born on April 8, 1869, Dr. Cushing pioneered many brain surgery techniques that military & civilian neurosurgeons still use to this day.

Learn how to make stress work for you — and how to find that "sweet spot" — during #StressAwarenessMonth: hprc-online.org/mental-fitness…

Research shows that your mindset plays a powerful role in the body’s stress response. Perceiving stress to be helpful can change how it affects your body. The goal is to find the “sweet spot,” where stress feels motivating and useful — not overwhelming.

Mindset matters – especially when it comes to stress. Now, we're not dismissing the negative effects chronic stress can have on the brain & body. But according to our friends @HPRConline , our mindsets can help make stress “helpful” instead of “harmful.”