Background Virtual reality (VR) is a computer technology that immerses a user in a
completely different reality. The application of VR in acute pain settings is well established …

Virtual reality has made numerous advancements in recent years and is used with
increasing frequency for education, diversion, and distraction. Beginning several years ago …

Background: Virtual reality (VR) applied to patients with neck pain is a promising
intervention to produce positive effects when used alone or combined with exercise …

Objective Although virtual reality is shown to have short-term analgesic effects in acute pain
settings, its long-term efficacy in chronic pain conditions has not been established. This …

Exercise therapy is considered the best evidence-based approach for managing chronic
neck pain. However, the implementation of exercise therapy presents several challenges …

Abstract Background Virtual Reality (VR) is an immersive technology, which transports the
user to a three-dimensional 'virtual world'and is increasingly used as an innovative treatment …

High-immersive virtual reality (VR) environments can increase enjoyment and frequency of
exercise participation. As VR can also be used to manipulate sensory feedback it is possible …

Background Movement-evoked pain may have a protective or learned component,
influenced by visual cues which suggest that the person is moving towards a position that …

Pain-related fear (PRF) can be a significant factor contributing to the development and
maintenance of pain-related disability in individuals with persistent pain. One treatment …

Chronic lower back pain (CLBP) is a widespread health problem with lifetime incidence up
to 80% in the US Conventional treatments, such as surgery and pharmacotherapy have …