Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Paediatrics and Children's Massage
Course Code
LF_713
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
4.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inga Petermane
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 create awareness of the physiology of the child's body and pathologies related to functional disorders, the use of massage in children.
Preliminary Knowledge
Human anatomy, physiology, pathological physiology, propedeutics, classical massage.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After successful completion of the course requirements the student will know the facts about physiological processes and regularities of child growth and development, assessment of psychomotor development in infancy, differentiation of physiology and pathology, will be able to name the origin and signs of the most common congenital and acquired health disorders, the student will know the principles, basic methodology, indications and contraindications of child massage, the basic principles of Handling.
Skills
1.As a result of the study course, students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge by examining the physical, psychometric development of the child and explaining the observed developmental disorders.
2.Will be able to evaluate the applicability of massage to children, perform classical massage on school-aged children, apply handling techniques.
Competences
1.As a result of the study course the student will be able to integrate the acquired knowledge and skills in the professional massage work with children, evaluate the obtained results.
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Independent work |
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Test
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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Test |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Attendance of lectures and classes – 75%, performance of all PD, practical demonstration of massage and handling techniques. |
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Exam |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Finally, an exam. |
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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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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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Psychomotor development from birth to 12 months. Unconditioned reflexes, their importance in the first year of life. Psychomotor development of the child in infancy, pre-school, school age.
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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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Respiratory diseases (asthma, mucoviscidosis, etc.) Constipation, protein energy deficiency, obesity.
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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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Skin function, bone - joint function. Congenital abnormalities - congenital hip dislocation, leg deformities, clubfoot, crooked neck. Congenital and acquired deformities of the chest. Rickets. Cerebral palsy in children, its forms, neurological disorders. Functional enuresis.
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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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Musculoskeletal disorders in children. Trauma in paediatric practice. Juvenile osteochondrosis. Hypertonic disease.
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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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Concept of movement steriotype, phasic and postural muscles.
Reflex exercises in the first year of life.
Introduction to the Boboth method, its main principles.
Elements of "Handling" in the practice of a child masseur. Indications and contraindications for children's massage.Features of massage tactics for children with:
a. Congenital hip dislocation;
b. Hip fractures;
c. Leg deformities;
d. Wobbly feet.
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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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Concept of movement steriotype, phasic and postural muscles.
Reflex exercises in the first year of life.
Introduction to the Boboth method, its main principles.
Elements of "Handling" in the practice of a child masseur. Indications and contraindications for children's massage.Features of massage tactics for children with:
a. Congenital hip dislocation;
b. Hip fractures;
c. Leg deformities;
d. Wobbly feet.
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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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Features of massage tactics for children with:
a. Scoliotic posture;
b. Congenital and acquired deformities of the chest;
c. Crooked neck.
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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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Features of massage tactics for children with:
a. Scoliotic posture;
b. Congenital and acquired deformities of the chest;
c. Crooked neck.
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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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Massage for children with:
a. gastrointestinal diseases;
b. respiratory diseases;
c. functional enuresis;
d. obesity;
e. Rickets;
f. energy deficiency of protein.
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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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Massage for children with:
a. a. neurological disorders, cerebral palsy in children;
b. trauma;
c. juvenile osteochondrosis;
d. hypertensive disease.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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 children with:
a. a. neurological disorders, cerebral palsy in children;
b. trauma;
c. juvenile osteochondrosis;
d. hypertensive disease.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Brauburgere B. Zīdaiņu masāža: patīkama, veselīga, nomierinoša. Rīga, 2010 (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Robert M., Kliegman MD. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 22th Edition, 2025.
3.
Čirko A., Kalniņa I. Fiziskās un garīgās attīstības novērtēšana bērnam vecumā no vienas nedēļas līdz pieciem gadiem un garīgās attīstības novērtēšanas lapas aizpildīšanas metodika. Jaundzimušo un zīdaiņu, un bērnu veselības aprūpe un izvērtēšana ambulatorajā praksē. Metodiskais materiāls, Rīga, 2019
4.
Geske R. Bērna bioloģiskā attīstība. RaKa, 2005., 310. Lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Bērnu reimatiskās slimības
2.
Vadlīnijas bērnu agrīnai funkcionēšanas novērtēšanai
3.
Vadlīnijas bērnu un pusaudžu attīstības izvērtēšanai. Metodiskie ieteikumi. 2013
4.
Zeidlers I. Ārstnieciskā masāža : kā apgūt un izmantot masāžu dažādu slimību ārstēšanā. māksl. Uldis Baltutis. Rīga : Avots, 2017. - 168 lpp.
Other Information Sources
1.
SSK-10 klasifikācija