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Digital Seminar

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


Speaker:
Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS
Duration:
2 Hours
Copyright:
Sep 30, 2025
Product Code:
POS065588
Media Type:
Digital Seminar - Also available: Live Webinar


Description

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.

Credit

Planning Committee Disclosure - Relevant relationships

Mitch Hauschildt receives a speaking honorarium from RockTape USA, Trigger Point, and TRX. He is a content contributor for Titan Nutrition. All relevant financial relationships with an ineligible company have been mitigated.
 
All other members of the Сòòò½ÊÓÆµ. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the remaining committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.


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Speaker

Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS's Profile

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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 .

 

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 Сòòò½ÊÓÆµ. 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.


Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.


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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

The Future of Rehab: Virtual Reality for Chronic Pain
  • 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
From Theory to Practice: Build Patient Engagement
  • 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
Craft Customized Therapy with VR
  • Design personalized VR experiences that match functional goals
  • Utilize personalized strategies to engage patients actively in their progress
The Power of VR for Neuroplasticity and Function
  • 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
Evidence-Based Succes; VR’s Proven Impact
  • 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
Looking Forward: VR’s Place in Rehab’s Future
  • 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

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