Massage

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:5.00

Study Course Accepted:01.11.2022 11:43:33

Study Course Information
Course Code:		REK_104		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Clinical Medicine; Health Care		Target Audience:		Rehabilitation
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Velga Gaļanska
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Rehabilitation
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rkrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 20271291
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		1	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		2
Classes (count)		10	Class Length (academic hours)		3	Total Contact Hours of Classes		30
Total Contact Hours								32
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		1	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		2
Classes (count)		10	Class Length (academic hours)		3	Total Contact Hours of Classes		30
Total Contact Hours								32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Anatomy, physiology and kinesiology.
Objective:
Promote the acquisition of knowledge about the massage effects on human body. Develop practical skills of palpation (the patient's soft tissue status for evaluation purposes) and massage techniques.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Massage: History. Indications. Contraindications. Patient positioning. Duration of the procedure. Classification and effect of classically used techniques.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
2	Learning basic techniques: Ironing. Rubbing.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
3	Learning basic techniques: Kneading. Vibration.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
4	Neck massage.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
5	Back chest (Th) massage.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
6	Back massage.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
7	Upper limb massage.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
8	Massage of the lower extremities.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
9	Abdominal massage. Face and head massage. Full back massage.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
10	Massage in cases of diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system, respiratory system, after injuries. Massage techniques to improve scar elasticity.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
11	Seminar: individual work presentation. Demonstration of practical skills.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Massage: History. Indications. Contraindications. Patient positioning. Duration of the procedure. Classification and effect of classically used techniques.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
2	Learning basic techniques: Ironing. Rubbing.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
3	Learning basic techniques: Kneading. Vibration.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
4	Neck massage.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
5	Back chest (Th) massage.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
6	Back massage.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
7	Upper limb massage.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
8	Massage of the lower extremities.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
9	Abdominal massage. Face and head massage. Full back massage.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
10	Massage in cases of diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system, respiratory system, after injuries. Massage techniques to improve scar elasticity.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
11	Seminar: individual work presentation. Demonstration of practical skills.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Literature research, strengthening of practical skills according to the lesson plan.
Assessment Criteria:
• active participation during classes; • regular testing of the practical skills, evaluating the method of technical performance, direction, sequence specific parts of the body during the massage; The exam consists of 2 parts: theoretical (in writing: 40% of the final evaluation) and practical (60% of the final evaluation).
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam (Oral)
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam (Oral)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		Student will be able to describe and explain the physiological effects of massage, usage on functional disorders correction; will be able to explain the different massage techniques indications, contraindications and application characteristics.
Skills:		Students will be able to use palpation to assess the patient's soft tissue status; will be able to choose and use the massage techniques according to patient's functional condition and treatment goals.
Competencies:		On successful acquisition of the study course students will be able to practically apply the acquired knowledge and skills to achieve the goal of massage.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Zeidlers, Ints. Ārstnieciskā masāža: kā apgūt un izmantot masāžu dažādu slimību ārstēšanā. 3 izdevums. Rīga: Avots, 2017 159, [1] lpp.
2	Andrade, Clara-Krystin. Outcome - based massage: putting evidence into practice. Philadelphia 2014, 520 lpp.
3	Moorcroft, Cindy. Myology and kinesiology for massage therapist. Philadelphia : 2014, 418 lpp.
Additional Reading
1	Waslaski, James. Clinicalmassage therapy : a structural approach to pain management. Boston : 2012
2	Fiona. Masāžas rokasgrāmata / Fiona Herolda ; no angļu valodas tulkojusi Sandra Volšteine. Rīga: Jumava, 2006 191 lpp. Veselības bibliotēka.
3	Dambenieks, Dainis. Masāža. [Ilzes Raudiņas zīm.]. Rīga : Jumava, 2004. 103 lpp. Veselības bibliotēka.
4	Zeidlers, Ints. Pašmasāža. 2. izd. Rīga: Avots, 2009. 100, [1] lpp. Ja gribi būt vesels.
5	Harrold, Fiona. Viegli veicama masāža : piemērota jebkuram vecumam, vietai un laikam. no angļu valodas tulkojusi Sandra Volšteine ; konsultants Marks Salnickis ; Džūljetas Persivālas ilustrācijas. Rīga : Jumava, 2008. 127, [1] lpp.
Other Information Sources
1	American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. ISSN: 0894-9115.
2	European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation medicine. ISSN: 1973-9087.
3	www.pubmed.com
4	www.ebsco.com
5	www.pedro.com