Unlock the Potential of Osteopathy in Cancer Care
Join us for a 2.5-day transformative course that redefines patient support during and after cancer treatment.
With more and more patients presenting with cancer, it’s time to stop just referring them—learn what you can do from Patrick Rodrigus, a medical doctor and osteopath, and discover the impact you can make.
This course explores the principles of integrative oncology, showcasing how osteopathy can help alleviate pain, fatigue, and other post-treatment symptoms, ultimately enhancing patient health and quality of life.
Prepare for a mind-blowing experience that will transform your clinical approach!
Can’t attend in person?
Don’t miss this opportunity—expand your knowledge and make a real difference in cancer care!
Duration: 2.5 days, Thursday to Friday, 9-19h and Saturday 9-14h.
Location: Osteon
Language: English
Price: 545 euro
Inclusions: Comprehensive course materials, hands-on training, lunch on Thursday, Friday & Saturday and a certificate of completion.
Cancer is not merely a complex genetic disease; it involves a dynamic interaction between cancer cells and all the body's systems. As osteopaths, we see the body as a functional unit, which gives us a unique perspective on supporting cancer patients. With a deep understanding of the metabolic and immunological challenges faced by these patients, osteopathy can play a vital role both during and after cancer treatments.
We are excited to invite you to a transformative 2.5-day postgraduate course at Osteon Education, led by Patrick Rodrigus, a renowned expert in the field. This course will delve into the principles of integrative oncology, highlighting the potential of osteopathy to alleviate pain, fatigue, and other post-treatment symptoms, ultimately aiming to improve patient health and quality of life.
While osteopathy cannot cure cancer, it is becoming increasingly evident that it deserves a significant role in the comprehensive care of cancer patients. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and enhance your practice in this critical area of healthcare.
Register now and be part of this groundbreaking exploration of how osteopathy can support cancer patients on their journey to healing and well-being.
CV Patrick Rodrigus
Born (1959) and raised in Antwerpen.
Education and work
1977-1980 Bachelor study medicine, LUC Diepenbeek
1980-1984 Master study medicine, Universiteit Antwerpen
1984-1988 Training Radiation- Oncology Universiteit Antwerpen (AZ Middelheim)
1990-2003 Radiotherapy Instituut Verbeeten, Tilburg (NL)
2005 Graduated osteopathy International Academy of Osteopathy (IAO)
2004-2010 Radiotherapy Catharina Ziekenhuis Eindhoven.
2007-2017 Osteopathy Tilburg with Yannick Smidts
2012-2017 Multidisciplinary health centre: "Sama Vind Gezondheid" in Tilburg. Focus on chronic diseases & Organisation postgraduate courses “ Sama Advanced Courses”
2017- 2023 Private practice osteopathy Tilburg
Other activities.
- "visceral osteopathy, the heart and the lungs" ( uitgever Boekscout 2020)
- "Chronische Vermoeidheid te Lijf ! De Rodrigus methodiek" (uitgever Boekscout, 2020)
- “Differential diagnosis in osteopathic medicine” (Uitgeverij Boekscout 2021)
- “Stress, het endocrien systeem en osteopathie” (Uitgeverij Boekscout 2022)
- “ De patient met kanker en de osteopaat” (Uitgeverij Boekscout 2023)
Spair time activities:
Part 1: Osteopathy during treatment
Mostly theoretical about the pathophysiology
The original hallmarks of cancer
- It is a genetic disease. The theory behind cell growth and cell division. Metastasis development.
The new hallmarks of cancer
- It is a multi-systemic disease. The role of the mitochondria, the immune system and the immune-gut axis.
Cancer types; cancer stages
Current treatments and possible side-effects.
What can the osteopath due within the regular treatment? Some practical tools.
And discussion about extra possibilities.
Part 2: Osteopathy after treatment
Theory and practice
Two mayor problems after treatment are pain and post-cancer fatigue (PCF).
The pathophysiology of PCF, the importance of the lymphatic tissue and the glymphatic system.
Practical tools
The osteopath as coach in the path to recovery.
Achieving the course objectives:
Gain insights into the development and growth of cancer
Gain insights into the relationship between cancer and the immune system
Gain insights into current cancer treatments
Be able to support patients during cancer treatment
Be able to perform osteopathy treatments during cancer treatment
Recognize red flags in oncology
Gain insights into the problems of pain and post-cancer fatigue
Know the pathophysiology of fatigue
Be able to support patients after cancer treatment
Be able to perform osteopathy treatment after cancer treatment
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