(HS Schmidt 065588 2025) Transforming Chronic Pain Management: Engaging Patients with Virtual Reality in Rehab
Tracking # 20-1336058
Course overview
Imagine turning every therapy session into an experience where your patients with chronic pain look forward to -- where compliance skyrockets, and relief feels within reach. With immersive virtual reality (VR), you can transform traditional rehab into a dynamic, engaging journey that keeps patients motivated and deeply involved in their own progress. This foundational course unveils an innovative VR approach specifically designed for managing chronic pain, offering customizable and captivating environments that elevate your therapy plans. In just a short time, you'll learn how VR empowers you to create individualized care plans that captivate patients' attention, making pain management and mobility mastery more comfortable and even enjoyable. We'll show you how to harness VR's potential to alleviate pain, shift focus away from discomfort and promote positive neural adaptation. Step into the future of chronic pain management with us -- this isn't just therapy; it's a breakthrough. Watch to explore how VR transforms standard sessions into immersive experiences that improve patient compliance and satisfaction, helping you achieve measurable, impactful outcomes every step of the way.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Disclosure statements
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.