Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Special Massage Types
Course Code
LF_712
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
14.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Agnese Krētaine
Structure Unit Manager
Dita Role
Structural Unit
RSU Liepāja Branch
Contacts
Liepaja, Rinka Street 24/26, lf@rsu.lv, lf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To acquire knowledge and understanding of the practical application of special massage modalities. To learn the methodology of therapeutic massage for various conditions.
Preliminary Knowledge
Human anatomy, physiology, pathological physiology, classical massage, clinical medicine.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of 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 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, know the required intensity and duration of the procedure.
Skills
1.As a result of the study course, students will be able to apply segmental massages, manual lymphodrainage, massage techniques to various diseases, sports massages, foot and point massages and massages with medical devices basic techniques, utilisation techniques, and methodology.
2.To equip the massage room and use the substances used in the massage according to the type of massage chosen.
Competences
1.Student will be able to use the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge in professional activities.
2.Evaluate individual massage contraindications and results for each client by performing massages for different diseases.
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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1.
Knowledge Check |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Cumulative assessment. In practical classes, knowledge testing, demonstration of practical skills during each practical class - assessment 25%. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination of theoretical knowledge |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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At the end of the course, the final examinations (exam) (taken if all the tasks specified in the practical classes have been passed) consist of 2 parts - theoretical knowledge test (e-test) - assessment 25%. |
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2.
Demonstration of practical skills |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Demonstration of practical skills - assessment 50%. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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2
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Topics
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The concept of segmental massage. Purpose and rationale of segmental massage. Segmental massage techniques and their combinations.
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2
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Topics
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The concept of segmental massage. Purpose and rationale of segmental massage. Segmental massage techniques and their combinations.
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Lecture
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Modality
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Principles of identifying the areas to be massaged and their massage sequence. Segmental massage conditions. Indications and contraindications for segmental massage.
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Lecture
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On site
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2
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Principles of identifying the areas to be massaged and their massage sequence. Segmental massage conditions. Indications and contraindications for segmental massage.
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Lecture
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Modality
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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History of lymphatic drainage massage. Techniques of lymphatic drainage massage and their difference from classical massage. Structure and function of the lymphatic system. Setting the objectives of a lymphatic drainage massage procedure. Evaluation and comparison of the results of the masseur's work with the objectives set.
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Lecture
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Modality
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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History of lymphatic drainage massage. Techniques of lymphatic drainage massage and their difference from classical massage. Structure and function of the lymphatic system. Setting the objectives of a lymphatic drainage massage procedure. Evaluation and comparison of the results of the masseur's work with the objectives set.
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Lecture
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Modality
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Indications and contraindications for lymphatic drainage massage. Features of lymphatic drainage massage depending on the age of the patient (client). Organisation of the masseur's work process. Measuring the patient (client) before the massage procedure. Medical history at the start of the massage.
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Lecture
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Modality
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Indications and contraindications for lymphatic drainage massage. Features of lymphatic drainage massage depending on the age of the patient (client). Organisation of the masseur's work process. Measuring the patient (client) before the massage procedure. Medical history at the start of the massage.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Massage for patients with peripheral nervous system disorders, lumbosacral pain and radiculopathies, cervical spondylosis and radiculopathy, intercostal neuralgia, facial nerve disorders, cerebral circulatory disorders.
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Lecture
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Modality
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2
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Massage for patients with shoulder joint pain; shoulder blade periarthritis and "frozen shoulder", soft tissue lesions, venous disorders. Massage for patients with tail-depressive syndrome. Massage for patients with peripheral arterial stenosis, patients with arterial hypertension. Massage for patients with bronchial and pulmonary diseases, endocrine diseases, adiposity, occupational diseases.
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Lecture
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Modality
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Massage for patients with shoulder joint pain; shoulder blade periarthritis and "frozen shoulder", soft tissue lesions, venous disorders. Massage for patients with tail-depressive syndrome. Massage for patients with peripheral arterial stenosis, patients with arterial hypertension. Massage for patients with bronchial and pulmonary diseases, endocrine diseases, adiposity, occupational diseases.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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A glimpse into the history of Oriental medicine. Basic principles of Oriental medical philosophy. Anatomy of biologically active points. Mechanisms of action. Basic principles of point combination in the treatment and prevention of various diseases.
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Lecture
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Study of the localisation of biologically active points on the human body according to 14 energy channels. Extra-channel points. Biologically active points of the foot. Types of action on biologically active points. Massage techniques.
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Lecture
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On site
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Study room
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2
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The place of sports massage in a massage therapist's practice. Methods, aims and objectives of sports massage.
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Lecture
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Physiological mechanisms of action of sports massage techniques and treatments. Indications and contraindications for sports massage.
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Lecture
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Types of apparatus massages, applications, indications and contraindications, compatibility of medical devices in the massage procedure.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Methodology, safety rules and care of vibration massage, vacuum massage and other medical devices used in massage.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Segmental massage techniques and combinations. Principles of identifying the areas to be massaged and their massage sequence.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Segmental massage techniques and combinations. Principles of identifying the areas to be massaged and their massage sequence.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Segmental massage techniques and combinations. Principles of identifying the areas to be massaged and their massage sequence.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Segmental massage techniques and combinations. Principles of identifying the areas to be massaged and their massage sequence.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Segmental massage for all age groups. Segmental massage for diseases.
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Segmental massage for all age groups. Segmental massage for diseases.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Techniques of lymphatic drainage massage and their difference from classical massage. Characteristics of lymphatic drainage massage depending on the age of the patient (client).
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Techniques of lymphatic drainage massage and their difference from classical massage. Characteristics of lymphatic drainage massage depending on the age of the patient (client).
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Techniques of lymphatic drainage massage and their difference from classical massage. Characteristics of lymphatic drainage massage depending on the age of the patient (client).
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Setting the goals of the lymphatic drainage massage treatment. Evaluating and comparing the results of the massage with the goals.
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Setting the goals of the lymphatic drainage massage treatment. Evaluating and comparing the results of the massage with the goals.
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On site
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Study room
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Topics
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Setting the goals of the lymphatic drainage massage treatment. Evaluating and comparing the results of the massage with the goals.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Upper, lower limb and collar massage for illnesses, injuries, fractures and joint diseases.
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Upper, lower limb and collar massage for illnesses, injuries, fractures and joint diseases.
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Back, chest, thoracic massage for respiratory diseases.
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On site
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Study room
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Back, chest, thoracic massage for respiratory diseases.
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Back and lumbar massage for spinal deformities, diseases.
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On site
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Study room
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Back and lumbar massage for spinal deformities, diseases.
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Study room
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2
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Head massage, abdominal massage - indications, technique.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Study of the localisation of biologically active points on the human body according to 14 energy channels. Extra-channel points. Biologically active points of the foot. Types of action on biologically active points. Massage techniques.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Study of the localisation of biologically active points on the human body according to 14 energy channels. Extra-channel points. Biologically active points of the foot. Types of action on biologically active points. Massage techniques.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Biologically active points on the foot. Types of exposure to biologically active points. Massage techniques.
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Biologically active points on the foot. Types of exposure to biologically active points. Massage techniques.
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Methodology of sports massage treatment in sports practice.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Methodology of sports massage treatment in sports practice.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Sports massage after sports injuries and illnesses.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Sports massage after sports injuries and illnesses.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Body skin assessment, choice of appropriate medical device. Performing body massage with medical devices.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Body skin assessment, choice of appropriate medical device. Performing body massage with medical devices.
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On site
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Cellulite, its correction and prevention. Preparation and performance of a treatment plan for massage with medical devices.
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On site
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Study room
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Cellulite, its correction and prevention. Preparation and performance of a treatment plan for massage with medical devices.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
14.00
Contact hours:
96 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Davis, HL, Alabed, S. un Chico, T. The effects of sports massage on performance and recovery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open Sports and Exercise Medicine, 2020. 6 (1), e000614.
2.
Zeidlers I. Ārstnieciskā masāža : kā apgūt un izmantot masāžu dažādu slimību ārstēšanā. Rīga: Avots. 2017
Additional Reading
1.
Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis, Lymphatic Drainage. Mirna Mikhael; Yusuf S. Khan, 2021
2.
Correction: Effect of sports massage on performance and recovery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ open sport & exercise medicine, 2021. 7(2), e000614corr1.
3.
Effects of Manual Lymphatic Drainage Techniques on Conditions Affecting the Musculoskeletal System: A Systematic Review. David Doubblestein, Sandy Sublett, Min Huang. 2020
4.
Gečs Maikls Rīds. Akupresūras enerģētiskie punkti. Zvaigzne ABC, 2009
5.
Hanne Marquardt. Reflexotherapy of the feet. Stuttgart. New York: Thieme, 2017
6.
Sports massage for injury care. Robert E. McAtee, LMT, BCMTB, CSCS. 2020
7.
Kazutami, S., Lochhead, R., Yamashita, Y. Cosmetic Science and Technology Theoretical Principles and Applications. Elsevier, 2017