Virtual reality is the use of computer technology to create simulated environments. It uses a headset that slips over your head and eyes, and controllers for your hands to interact with the environment.
Your consultant will explain each step of the program to you which is usually a one-hour appointment for six weeks.
You will engage with one or two virtual reality modules, each lasting up to eight minutes in every session.
The rest of your session is spent with your consultant discussing the content and creating forward actions to support your recovery.
Pain is complex – our work has come a long way with understanding how pain works. Using technology to show rather than tell, you do not need to be an expert in neuroscience to gain the same knowledge.
This is important, as research shows the better you understand your pain the easier it will be to work with and improve your pain experience. Which helps you to effectively promote your recovery.
Yes. The focus will be on education and re-training neural pathways. We will ensure any movement is within your personal safe zone – enough to trigger a positive change but not enough to flare up. This might involve very minor movements depending on your personal safe zone.
Loose, comfortable clothing, flat shoes will be helpful to maximise your comfort.
Ideally an area two metres by two metres, however we can work with less than this.