Transforming Chronic Pain Management: Engaging Patients with Virtual Reality in Rehab

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Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS Related seminars and products

Educise PC

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Dr. Theresa Schmidt is an orthopedic physical therapy specialist and massage therapist integrating traditional and alternative medicine with emphasis on manual therapy, precision exercise, wellness, Reiki, and mindfulness. She presented for NASA/Inomedic, Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, Vanderbilt Med, Wake Med, and professional associations. She received her doctorate at UNE and served as faculty at Touro PT Programs and CUNY Queens Colleges in NY. She is a published author, Expert Consultant, Reiki Master Instructor, and integrative clinician in private practice at Educise® in New Hampshire. Her website is www.educise.com.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Theresa Schmidt has employment relationships with Educise PC, CEU Connection.com, and United States Department of Veterans Affairs. She receives a speaking honorarium, recording royalties, and a consulting fee from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Theresa Schmidt is a member of American Physical therapy Association, the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, and the American Massage Therapy Association.

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Objectives

1. Identify the role of VR immersion technology in chronic pain management and how it supports patient engagement.
2. Choose VR interventions to create individualized therapy experiences that align with patients’ functional goals and comfort levels.
3. Utilize VR techniques for pain distraction and neuroplasticy to facilitate mobility improvement and functional gains in patients with chronic pain.

Outline

• Explore how VR is redefining pain management in rehab
• Understand the science behind VR’s impact on chronic pain relief
• See why VR is becoming a go-to, non-invasive option for pain management

• Discover why VR boosts patient compliance and therapy adherence
• Learn how immersive environments make therapy more enjoyable and effective
• See examples of real-world VR applications in pain management and mobility enhancement

• Design personalized VR experiences that match functional goals
• Utilize personalized strategies to engage patients actively in their progress

• Learn how VR can encourage neuroplasticity for long-term functional gains
• Discover pain distraction techniques that shift the focus from discomfort to progress
• Use dual-task exercises to challenge both mind and body for resilience

• Review compelling research supporting VR’s efficacy in pain management
• Compare traditional pain management methods with VR’s innovative approach
• See how data-driven VR use can transform patient outcomes and rehab success

• Discuss emerging trends in VR technology and rehab applications
• Engage in a Q&A to address implementation, benefits, and billing considerations

Target Audience

• PTs
• PTAs
• OTs
• OTAs
• DCs
• ATs