Classic Massage

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:2.00

Study Course Accepted:15.12.2023 12:27:06

Study Course Information
Course Code:		LF_706		LQF level:		Level 5
Credit Points:		4.67		ECTS:		7.00
Branch of Science:		Clinical Medicine		Target Audience:		Medical Services
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Ina Trama
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		RSU Liepāja Branch
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Liepāja, Riņķu Street 24/26, lfrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		4	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		8
Classes (count)		13	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		26
Total Contact Hours								34
Full-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)		2	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		4
Classes (count)		14	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		28
Total Contact Hours								32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Anatomy; Normal and pathological physiology.
Objective:
To develop students’ skills to perform stroking, rubbing, kneading, pounding and vibration techniques, to develop students’ abilities to explain the effect of massage on the human body and healing effects of massage, to name the main historical stages of the development of classical massage, to develop students’ skills to use appropriate massage oils, to list the qualities of a masseur and duties during the massage session.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	The history of massage. The effects of massage and its healing effects. Indications, contraindications. Qualities, behaviour and duties of a masseur. Responsibilities of the person being massaged.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
2	Accurate treatment of body areas. Execution of the massage following directions and pace. Sequence of performing massage techniques and auxiliary techniques.			Classes		2.00	auditorium
3	Stroking techniques (superficial flat stroking, superficial surrounding stroking, deep stroking or pressure stroking).			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		3.00	auditorium
4	Rubbing techniques (rubbing with a finger and the front surface of the palm, rubbing with the base of the palm, rubbing with the ulnar part of the palm, saw-like rubbing).			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		4.00	auditorium
5	Kneading techniques (transverse one-handed kneading, transverse two-handed unidirectional kneading, transverse two-handed multidirectional kneading, longitudinal kneading).			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		4.00	auditorium
6	Percussion techniques (pounding with the fist and finger phalanges, clapping, knocking with the pads of the finger-tip phalanges, hacking)			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		4.00	auditorium
7	Vibration techniques (shaking, trembling, vibrating).			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		5.00	auditorium
8	Performing a massage following the directions, techniques and the order of performing auxiliary techniques for a specific area of the body.			Classes		5.00	auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Individual work and work in pairs – execution of massage techniques; individual work; independent learning from literary sources.
Assessment Criteria:
• active and effective participation in practical classes 70%; • successful answers to oral questions 30%.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		As a result of successfully completing the study course, students: • will be able to list massage indications and contraindications; • will be able to remember the main historical stages of the development of massage; • will be able to present the effects of massage and its healing effects; • will be able to name the characteristics and duties of a masseur during a massage session.
Skills:		As a result of successfully completing the study course, students: • will be able to demonstrate stroking, rubbing, kneading, pounding, vibration techniques; • will learn to choose an adequate and comfortable position of the patient during the massage.
Competencies:		As a result of successfully completing the study course, students: • will be able to use appropriate massage oils; • will be able to introduce the patient to their responsibilities when attending a massage procedure.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Zeidlers, Ints. Ārstnieciskā masāža : kā apgūt un izmantot masāžu dažādu slimību ārstēšanā. Rīga : Avots, 2017, 159, [1] lpp.
Additional Reading
1	Benjamin, Patricia J., Tappan's handbook of healing massage techniques. 5th ed. Boston : Pearson, 2010. xxvii, 509, [109] lpp.
2	Fritz, Sandy. Mosby's essential sciences for therapeutic massage : anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and pathology. Maryland Heights, MO. : Elsevier Mosby, 2021, xiv, 721 lpp.
3	Companion DVD [for] Mosby's fundamentals of therapeutic massage. 5th ed. [videoieraksts] / Sandy Fritz. [Maryland Heights, Mo.] : Elsevier Mosby, [2012], 2013. 2 DVD-ROMS (4 3/4 in.).
Other Information Sources
1	American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. ISSN: 0894-9115.
2	Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development. ISSN: 0748-7711.
3	European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation medicine. ISSN: 1973-9087.