Pain Management

Aims

The Pain Management Program at The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre provides a holistic approach to assist people in managing pain, increasing functional capacity and optimising quality of life. A highly experienced interdisciplinary team consisting of Specialist Rehabilitation Doctors, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Physical Educators provide this program.

Objectives

Objectives of the Pain Management Program are to assist individuals to:

Better understand and adjust to their situation
Reduce, manage and cope with persistent/ongoing pain
Increase physical fitness, endurance and quality of movement
Reduce emotional distress associated with pain and altered lifestyle
Reduce reliance on medication and ongoing therapies
Increase engagement in purposeful activity and leisure
Facilitate suitable return to work where appropriate.

Program structure

Programs are provided in both an individual and group format.

Group programs typically run for 5 weeks, 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday).
Individual programs are designed to meet specific needs, which may not be met in a group (for example, language barriers) and are of a varied length and time commitment.

Both programs include a combination of:

Graduated exercises on land and/or in the pool to improve strength, flexibility and fitness
Education, discussion and skills training to facilitate a resumption of activities in all areas of life, including return to work were appropriate
Stress management and psychological discussion sessions aimed at reducing and managing the emotional distress associated with chronic pain.

A self-management philosophy is taken with all clients. Participants need to participate fully in all aspects of their program, which includes practice in the home environment.

Admission criteria

Non-malignant musculoskeletal pain
Pain duration of longer than three months
Client at medical ‘end-point’
Client motivated to accept and participate in a self-management approach.

Funding

An accepted Workcover or TAC Claim
All Private Health Funds
Self-funding

Referrals & enquiries

To assess eligibility for one of the programs, clients will have a two-part assessment, initially with the rehabilitation specialist. To make an initial appointment, contact the consulting suites medical secretary on (03) 9566 2796.

Any further enquiries can be addressed to the team members. Contact the unit secretary on (03) 9566 2871.



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Healthscope Hospitals Medical Centres GP Clinics Skin Clinics Community Programs Human Pathology Advanced Pathology Veterinary Pathology Australia New Zealand Commercial Pathology Functional Pathology	Pain Management Aims The Pain Management Program at The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre provides a holistic approach to assist people in managing pain, increasing functional capacity and optimising quality of life. A highly experienced interdisciplinary team consisting of Specialist Rehabilitation Doctors, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Physical Educators provide this program. Objectives Objectives of the Pain Management Program are to assist individuals to: Better understand and adjust to their situation Reduce, manage and cope with persistent/ongoing pain Increase physical fitness, endurance and quality of movement Reduce emotional distress associated with pain and altered lifestyle Reduce reliance on medication and ongoing therapies Increase engagement in purposeful activity and leisure Facilitate suitable return to work where appropriate. Program structure Programs are provided in both an individual and group format. Group programs typically run for 5 weeks, 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday). Individual programs are designed to meet specific needs, which may not be met in a group (for example, language barriers) and are of a varied length and time commitment. Both programs include a combination of: Graduated exercises on land and/or in the pool to improve strength, flexibility and fitness Education, discussion and skills training to facilitate a resumption of activities in all areas of life, including return to work were appropriate Stress management and psychological discussion sessions aimed at reducing and managing the emotional distress associated with chronic pain. A self-management philosophy is taken with all clients. Participants need to participate fully in all aspects of their program, which includes practice in the home environment. Admission criteria Non-malignant musculoskeletal pain Pain duration of longer than three months Client at medical ‘end-point’ Client motivated to accept and participate in a self-management approach. Funding An accepted Workcover or TAC Claim All Private Health Funds Self-funding Referrals & enquiries To assess eligibility for one of the programs, clients will have a two-part assessment, initially with the rehabilitation specialist. To make an initial appointment, contact the consulting suites medical secretary on (03) 9566 2796. Any further enquiries can be addressed to the team members. Contact the unit secretary on (03) 9566 2871.
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