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Special Types of Massage

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:1.00
Study Course Accepted:04.04.2023 09:00:54
Study Course Information
Course Code:LF_694LQF level:Level 5
Credit Points:8.00ECTS:12.00
Branch of Science:Clinical MedicineTarget Audience:Medical Services
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Agnese Krētaine
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:RSU Liepāja Branch
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Liepaja, 24/26 Riņķu Street, lfatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)16Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures32
Classes (count)28Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes56
Total Contact Hours88
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Human anatomy, physiology, pathological physiology, classical massage, clinical medicine.
Objective:
To acquire knowledge and understanding of the practical application of special types of massage. Learn the therapeutic massage methodology for various ailments.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1The concept of segmental massage. Purpose and rationale of segmental massage. Segmental massage techniques and their combinations.Lectures2.00auditorium
2The principles of determining the areas to be massaged and their massage sequence. Segmental massage conditions. Segmental massage indications and contraindications.Lectures2.00auditorium
3Segmental massage techniques and their combinations. The principles of determining the areas to be massaged and their massage sequence.Classes4.00auditorium
4Segmental massage for all age groups. Application of segmental massage in diseases.Classes2.00auditorium
5History of lymphatic drainage massage. Lymphatic drainage massage techniques and their difference from classical massage. Structure and functions of the lymphatic system. Setting the goals of the lymphatic drainage massage procedure. Evaluating and comparing the masseur's work results with the set goals.Lectures2.00auditorium
6Indications and contraindications of lymphatic drainage massage. Peculiarities of lymphatic drainage massage depending on the age of the patient (client). Organization of the masseur's work process. Examination of the patient (client) before the massage procedure. Anamnesis when starting massage.Lectures2.00auditorium
7Lymphatic drainage massage techniques and their difference from classical massage. Peculiarities of lymphatic drainage massage depending on the age of the patient (client).Classes3.00auditorium
8Setting the goals of the lymphatic drainage massage procedure. Evaluating and comparing massage results with the set goals.Classes3.00auditorium
9Massage for patients with peripheral nervous system damage, lumbar-sacral pain and radiculopathy, spondylosis and radiculopathy of the cervical spine, neuralgia of the intercostal nerves, patients with facial nerve diseases, blood circulation disorders in the brain.Lectures1.00auditorium
10Massage for patients with shoulder joint pain; shoulder scapula periarthritis and "frozen shoulder", with soft tissue damage, venous diseases. Massage for patients with astheno-depressive syndrome. Massage for patients with peripheral arterial stenosis, patients with arterial hypertension. Massage for patients with bronchial and lung diseases, with endocrine diseases, with adiposity, with occupational diseases.Lectures1.00auditorium
11Massage of the upper, lower limbs and neck for illnesses, injuries, fractures and joint diseases.Classes1.00auditorium
12Back, chest, chest massage for respiratory diseases.Classes1.00auditorium
13Back and lumbar massage for spinal deformities, diseases.Classes1.00auditorium
14Head massage, abdominal massage - indications, technique.Classes1.00auditorium
15An insight into the history of Eastern medicine. Basic principles of Eastern medical philosophy. Anatomy of biologically active points. Mechanisms of action. The basic principles of point combination in the treatment and prevention of various diseases.Lectures1.00auditorium
16Study of the localization of biologically active points on the human body according to 14 energy channels. Out-of-channel points. Biologically active points of the feet. Types of exposure to biologically active points. Massage techniques.Lectures1.00auditorium
17Study of the localization of biologically active points on the human body according to 14 energy channels. Out-of-channel points. Biologically active points of the feet. Massage techniques.Classes2.00auditorium
18Biologically active points of the feet. Types of exposure to biologically active points. Massage techniques.Classes2.00auditorium
19Sports massage place in masseur's practice. Sports massage methods, goals and tasks.Lectures1.00auditorium
20Physiological effect mechanisms of sports massage techniques and procedures. Sports massage indications and contraindications.Lectures1.00auditorium
21Sports massage procedure methodology in sports practice.Classes2.00auditorium
22Sports massage after sports injuries and illnesses.Classes2.00auditorium
23Apparatus Types of massages, application, indications and contraindications, compatibility of medical devices in the massage procedure.Lectures1.00auditorium
24Methodology, safety rules and maintenance of vibration massage, vacuum massage and other medical devices used in massage.Lectures1.00auditorium
25Assessment of body skin, selection of appropriate medical device. Massage with medical devices for the body.Classes2.00auditorium
26Cellulite, its correction and prevention. Drawing up and carrying out a massage procedure plan with medical devices.Classes2.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Independent preliminary preparation on the relevant topic using e-study materials, recommended literature and Internet resources, with subsequent evaluation and practical application.
Assessment Criteria:
Cumulative rating. In practical lessons, knowledge test, demonstration of practical skills during each practical lesson - assessment 25%. At the end of the course, the test (exam) (taken if all the tasks set in the practical lessons have been completed) consists of 2 parts - theoretical knowledge test (e-test) - 25% assessment and demonstration of practical skills - 50% assessment.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:As a result of studying the study course, students will know the basic techniques and indications of segmental massage, manual lymphatic drainage, sports massage, foot and point massage and massage with medical devices, as well as the indications and contraindications of therapeutic massage for various diseases, the student will be able to describe the possibilities of using therapeutic massage, taking into account the client's health condition, will know the necessary intensity and duration of the procedure.
Skills:As a result of learning the study course, students will be able to apply segmental massage, manual lymphatic drainage, massage techniques for various diseases, sports massage, foot and point massage and massage with medical devices. Equip the massage room and use the substances used in the massage, according to the chosen type of massage.
Competencies:The student will be able to use the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge in professional activities, to evaluate massage contraindications and results for each client individually, performing massage for various ailments.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Davis, HL, Alabed, S. un Chico, T. Sporta masāžas ietekme uz veiktspēju un atveseļošanos: sistemātisks pārskats un metaanalīze. BMJ atklātā sporta un vingrošanas medicīna, 2020. 6 (1), e000614.
2Zeidlers I. Ārstnieciskā masāža : kā apgūt un izmantot masāžu dažādu slimību ārstēšanā. Rīga: Avots. 2017
Additional Reading
1Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis, Lymphatic Drainage. Mirna Mikhael; Yusuf S. Khan, 2021
2Correction: Effect of sports massage on performance and recovery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ open sport & exercise medicine, 2021. 7(2), e000614corr1.
3Effects of Manual Lymphatic Drainage Techniques on Conditions Affecting the Musculoskeletal System: A Systematic Review. David Doubblestein, Sandy Sublett, Min Huang. 2020
4Gečs Maikls Rīds. Akupresūras enerģētiskie punkti. Zvaigzne ABC, 2009
5Hanne Marquardt. Reflexotherapy of the feet. Stuttgart. New York: Thieme, 2017
6Sports massage for injury care. Robert E. McAtee, LMT, BCMTB, CSCS. 2020
7Kazutami, S., Lochhead, R., Yamashita, Y. Cosmetic Science and Technology Theoretical Principles and Applications. Elsevier, 2017