The course is addressed to Physiotherapists and other Health Professionals.

Course’s language is English with simultaneous translation to Greek.

LLLC, EPIMORFOSIS intends to organize Oncology Scar Specialist Course with Emma Holly as a tutor.

The Seminar Lasts 3 days and will be held in Athens. 

The cost of the seminar is 480€.

The amount of 180€ must be prepaid for the finalization of the participation.

The remaining amount of 300€ must be deposited at least two days before the start of the seminar.

^{Course Details}
The Oncology Scar Specialist is a blended course, providing first class education in manual treatment for clients after oncology surgery and radiotherapy leaves scar tissue, fibrosis and adhesions. Learn techniques for Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS/cording) diaphragm release and rib mobilisations along with scar massage.
The Oncology Scar Specialist course explores all the basic theory on scars and common complications people may struggle with after a cancer surgery and radiotherapy and the specific application of scar massage and manual techniques for many common complications after cancer surgery and radiotherapy. 

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
·        Describe the benefits of scar treatment after cancer surgery and radiotherapy.
·        List common complications and considerations for treating oncology clients.
·        Give a holistic scar massage treatment to an oncology client.
·        Use active and passive techniques for Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS/cording).
·        Check your clients breathing and apply techniques to promote healthy diaphragm function and appreciate how deep breathing can contribute to a feeling of wellbeing and promote lymphatic flow after cancer surgery.
·        Deliver techniques to mobilise the ribs, chest and shoulder.
·        Treat clients with capsular contracture, fat necrosis and apply techniques to the skin and fascia to reduce symptoms for clients with radiotherapy fibrosis.
·        Help a client with self-scar care to promote scar healing and reduce common symptoms associated with cancer surgery and radiotherapy.
 

We include a variety of video demonstrations (in English language) to support your practical skills development:
·        Basic techniques: Scar massage, active and passive techniques for AWS/cording, diaphragm technique, traction technique, working around a stoma bag.
·        DIEP Flap (autologous) breast reconstruction early healing
·        DIEP Flap (autologous) breast reconstruction mature scar
·        LAT Flap (autologous) breast reconstruction mature scar
·        Mastectomy and lymphoedema
·        Mastectomy mature scar and historic shoulder surgery for bone cancer
·        DIEP Flap (autologous) breast reconstruction advanced treatment, mature scar
·        Bowel cancer with stoma reversal and liver resection, mature scar
·        Malignant melanoma and subsequent Flap surgery, mature scar
·        Leiomyosarcoma on the femoral artery with Flap surgery and lymphoedema in the leg, mature scar
·        Nephrectomy mature scar
·        Radical neck dissection mature scar
·        Deep Oscillation medical device demonstration.

You can find more information in web site: https://www.restoretherapyclinic.co.uk/

Day 1
08:30 Registrations. Introduction.
09:00 Subject: Breathing and diaphragm: How cancer can impact breathing, radiotherapy to the chest, abdomen, head and neck, lymphoedema, anxiety.
09:30 Practical: Breathing assessment and techniques for diaphragm release (demo and paired practice)
10:00 Break
10:20 Subject: Scar assessment visual, physical, scar classifications, common complications, cautions
10:50 Practical: Scar assessment and pumping techniques: (demo and paired practice)
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Subject: Scar fibrosis, sensory dysfunction
13:40 Practical: Stroking techniques: (demo and paired practice)
14:40 Break
15.00 Subject: Compensation patterns, fascia and scars. Working over breast implants and reconstruction, working around a stoma or stoma reversal, flap surgery considerations. 
15.50 Demo on member of the public with cancer scars
16:45 Questions?
17.00 End of day 1

Day 2
08:30 Check in and subject: Cording (axillary web syndrome) lymphoedema
09:30 Practical: Working in the axilla in supine (demo and paired practice)
10:30 Break
10:50 Subject: scar tissue fibrosis and stiffness
11:30 Practical: Scar stretch (demo and paired practice)
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Review techniques practical
15:30 Break
15.50 Demo on new member of the public with cancer scars
16:45 Questions?
17.00 End of day 2

Day 3
08:30 Subject: Revise contraindications, treatment planning, documenting your treatments
09:30 Fascial unwinding
10:00 Break
10:15 Practical: Axilla techniques side lying and traction
11:15 Practical: Rib mobilisations and oil massage to chest
12:15 Lunch
13:00 Practical revision or discussion time (depending on group need/questions)
14:00 Demonstration of client
14:45 Break
15.00 Student clinic (students treat a person with cancer scars can work in pairs)
16:30 Questions?
17.00 End of day 3

1. Credit or Deposit card payment
You can deposit the down payment or the total fee via credit or deposit card (Visa, Mastercard & American Express) from the webpage of each course, through VivaPayments.
You are solely responsible for the proper entry and the genuineness of your credit/deposit card’s details. EPIMORFOSIS bears no responsibility in case of any error.
Any payment commission is charged to  EPIMORFOSIS

2. Deposit – Transfer to our bank account.
You can deposit or transfer the requested amount for your registration to the following accounts, writing your full name in the field “Reason for the Beneficiary”:
PIRAEUS BANK:
ΙΒΑΝ: GR5501722380005238070348955
SWIFT(BIC): PIRBGRAA
 
NATIONAL BANK of GREECE:
IBAN: GR6801102170000021744103439
SWIFT(BIC): ETHNGRAA
 
ALPHA BANK :
ΙΒΑΝ: GR4801407080708002002013410
SWIFT(BIC): CRBAGRAA
 
EUROBANK:
ΙΒΑΝ: GR4502600370000010201090153
SWIFT(BIC): ERBKGRAA
 
Beneficiary: EPIMORFOSIS KENTRO EPIMORFOSIS STELECHON YGEIAS OE
 
The bank transfer fee charged to EPIMORFOSIS

1. A certificate of attendance, a degree or a diploma will be issued.
2. Printed handouts are provided (notes or relevant book).
3. In case of cancellation of the seminar due to EPIMORFOSIS’s responsibility, deposited fees will be refunded immediately.
4. EPIMORFOSIS reserves the right to change the date or postopone  seminars, informing participants by phone and / or sms & e-mail. In such a  case participants are entitled to request full refund of their fees if they do not wish to attend the seminar on the new date or to use this amount for their participation in other seminars or services of the company.
5. In the event of a strike, government’s bans, heavy bad weather, and generally any event beyond the reasonable control of the organisers  which impedes the execution of part or all of the seminar, the organizers reserve the right to change the date and time of the event. In this case the fees are not refundable but are valid as they are.
6. Cancellation of participation due to participant’s responsibility is possible only by email, as follows:
• up to 30 days prior to the start of the seminar, all deposits are refundable.
• up to 15 days prior to the start of the seminar, 50% is refundable.
• no refund after this deadline, exceptions could be only by decision of EPIMORFOSIS.
7. The realisation of the course will be confirmed by email or/and sms to be sent to participants, in time.
8. It is advised to not buy your flight tickets until you receive this confirmation email (or/and sms).
9. LLC-1 EPIMORFOSIS keeps the right to change course venues.