Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Massage
Course Code
REK_176
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Velga Gaļanska
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
To develop students' skills to make stroking, rubbing, kneading, bashing and vibrating techniques; to develop student ability to present massage effects on human body and its curative effects, to name main stages of the classical massage history; to develop students' skills to use appropriate massage oil; to list characteristics of a masseur and their responsibilities during a massage session.
Preliminary Knowledge
Normal and pathological anatomy and physiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On succesful completion of the study course students will be able to: • list indications and contraindications of a massage; • remember main stages of the history of a massage development; • present massage effects and its curative effects; • name the characteristics and responsibilities of a masseur during a massage session.
Skills
1.On succesful completion of the study course students will be able to: • demonstrate stroking, rubbing, kneading, bashing and vibrating techniques; • choose adequate and comfortable position of a patient during the massage.
Competences
1.On succesful completion of the study course students will be able to: • use appropriate massage oil; • introduce patients with their responsibilities when going for a massage treatment.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Reading the literature and performing practical massage techniques according to the lesson plan.
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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 |
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-
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• Active and efficient participation in practical classes.
• Successful answers provided to oral questions.
• In exam the practical use of acquired techniques and oral answers to theoretical questions accordingly to the course content will be assessed.
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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History of 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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Massage effects and curative effects. Masseur characteristics and responsibilities. Patient/client's responsibilities in a massage session.
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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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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Model positioning. Directions of techniques implementation.
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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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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Stroking 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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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Rubbing 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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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Rubbing 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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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Kneading 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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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Kneading 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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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Bashing techniques. Vibrating techniques.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
PART-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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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History of 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Massage effects and curative effects. Masseur characteristics and responsibilities. Patient/client's responsibilities in a massage session.
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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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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Model positioning. Directions of techniques implementation.
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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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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Stroking 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Rubbing 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Rubbing 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Kneading 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Kneading 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Bashing techniques. Vibrating techniques.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Zeidlers, Ints. Ārstnieciskā masāža: kā apgūt un izmantot masāžu dažādu slimību ārstēšanā. 3. izdevums. Rīga : Avots, 2011. 159, [1] lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Zeidlers, Ints. Pašmasāža. 2. izd. Rīga: Avots, 2009. 100, [1] lpp. Ja gribi būt vesels. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Dambenieks, Dainis. Masāža. [Ilzes Raudiņas zīm.]. Rīga: Jumava, 2004. 103 lpp. Veselības bibliotēka. (akceptējams izdevums)
4.
Harrold, Fiona. Masāžas rokasgrāmata. no angļu valodas tulkojusi Sandra Volšteine. Rīga: Jumava, 2006. 191 lpp. Veselības bibliotēka. (akceptējams izdevums)
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. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Braun, Mary Beth. Introduction to massage therapy / Mary Beth Braun, Stephanie J. Simonson. Philadelphia [etc.] : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2008. xxvi, 490 lpp. LWW massage therapy & bodywork educational series.
2.
Benjamin, Patricia J. Tappan's handbook of healing massage techniques. 5th ed. Boston : Pearson, 2010. xxvii, 509, [109] lpp.
3.
Fritz, Sandy. Mosby's essential sciences for therapeutic massage : anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and pathology. 4th ed. Maryland Heights, MO. : Elsevier Mosby, [2012], 2013. xiv, 721 lpp.
4.
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 Occupational Therapy. ISSN: 0272-9490, online ISSN: 1943-7676.
2.
American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. ISSN: 0894-9115, online ISSN: 1537-7385.
3.
Journal Rehabilitation Reseach and Development. ISSN: 0748-7711, online ISSN: 1938-1352.
4.
European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation medicine. ISSN: 1973-9087, online ISSN: 1973-9095 .