OT Virtual Reality Pain Education and Recovery Program

Supporting people injured at work or in a motor vehicle accident who are experiencing persistent pain.

Persistent pain is a complex condition caused by changes within the nervous system.  If not addressed it can be a significant barrier to return to work and can greatly impact a person’s function and wellbeing.  The provision of effective evidence-based pain education and rehabilitation which trains both the body and the brain is essential for promoting pain recovery.

Pain education is not something you can just tick off a list. It involves helping individuals to reconceptualise their understanding of pain and learn how to guide a complex protective pain system towards recovery.  When pain education isn’t done well, clients feel dismissed, are less willing to participate in treatment, are more likely to experience emotional distress, and may seek unnecessary tests and costly invasive treatments.

Program Overview

 

Our Virtual Reality (VR) Pain Education and Recovery Program is a 10 session program which is comprehensive, evidence-based and grounded in modern pain science. It incorporates cutting edge VR  technology with a VR Pain Education Platform developed in collaboration with leading pain science researchers and clinicians, including Lorimer Mosley. The program is designed to actively promote client engagement and empower them to take control of their recovery.

Our program is delivered by an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) trained in modern pain science and skilled in coaching individuals to not only understand their pain system better but to integrate this knowledge into their daily lives and build their skills and functional capacity to return to work. As an accredited mental health OT, they can guide individuals through the challenges and the necessary psychological and behavioural changes needed to enhance their independence and quality of life.

OTs bring a unique set of skills to pain management, with a holistic and client-centred approach that considers the diverse aspects of an individual’s life, including daily activities, mental and physical health, social, cultural, and environmental factors. This broad expertise is invaluable given the complex and multifaceted nature of pain and the numerous factors that influence it. OTs tailor interventions to help people to effectively participate in occupations (everyday activities) that are important and meaningful to them to optimise their independence and quality of life.


Incorporates the latest pain science and
evidence


Safe & non-invasive education and rehabilitation


Immersive therapy promoting active engagement in recovery


Delivered by and experienced pain and & mental health OT

Benefits of VR for Pain Education and Rehab

 

VR offers an immersive, embodied, and multi-sensory experience, which engages the learner and empowers more active participation in education and therapy. It promotes a deeper understanding of pain, particularly when combined with movement and rehab experiences. This approach can help alter sensory input and facilitate brain and body retraining which is essential for pain recovery. VR’s enjoyable and interactive nature can help with addressing fear of movement, pain catastrophising, and assist with emotional regulation and stress management

 

The Process

 

  1. Initial Assessment: A comprehensive assessment to understand the client’s needs, situation and goals.
  2. Personalised Treatment Plan: Created collaboratively with the client and care team.
  3. Flexible Program Delivery: Conducted over 10 sessions which can take place in the client’s home, a community location, clinic space or workplace.
  4. Progress and Outcomes Reviewed: Adapting program in response to client progress and completing pre- and post- assessments.
  5. Regular Updates: Provided to the claims manager, referrer, and care team to assist with care planning.

Who would benefit from this program?


Clients with an accepted injury compensation claim, that have been experiencing pain longer than 3 months, and meet ANY of the following criteria:

  • Demonstrating a limited understanding of persistent pain.
  • Continuing incapacity or reduced capacity to return to work.
  • Reporting pain interference with daily activities, social interactions, or mental health.
  • Feeling a lack of control over pain and recovery.
  • Currently relying on opioid medications to manage their pain.

 

To make a referral or for further information please contact us:

 

Phone:  0492 999 467

 

Email: admin@beinspiredgroup.com.au