Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Special Types of Massage
Course Code
LF_694
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
12.00
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, 24/26 Riņķu Street, lf@rsu.lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
About Study Course
Objective
To acquire knowledge and understanding of the practical application of special types of massage. Learn the therapeutic massage methodology for various ailments.
Preliminary Knowledge
Human anatomy, physiology, pathological physiology, classical massage, clinical medicine.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.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
1.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.
Competences
1.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.
Assessment
Individual work
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Independent preliminary preparation on the relevant topic using e-study materials, recommended literature and Internet resources, with subsequent evaluation and practical application.
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Examination
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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.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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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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The concept of segmental massage. Purpose and rationale of segmental massage. Segmental massage techniques and their combinations.
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The principles of determining the areas to be massaged and their massage sequence. Segmental massage conditions. Segmental massage indications and contraindications.
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The principles of determining the areas to be massaged and their massage sequence. Segmental massage conditions. Segmental massage indications and contraindications.
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Segmental massage techniques and their combinations. The principles of determining the areas to be massaged and their massage sequence.
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Segmental massage techniques and their combinations. The principles of determining the areas to be massaged and their massage sequence.
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Segmental massage techniques and their combinations. The principles of determining the areas to be massaged and their massage sequence.
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Segmental massage techniques and their combinations. The principles of determining the areas to be massaged and their massage sequence.
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Segmental massage for all age groups. Application of segmental massage in diseases.
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Segmental massage for all age groups. Application of segmental massage in diseases.
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History 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.
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History 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.
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Indications 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.
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On site
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Indications 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.
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Lymphatic drainage massage techniques and their difference from classical massage. Peculiarities of lymphatic drainage massage depending on the age of the patient (client).
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Auditorium
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Lymphatic drainage massage techniques and their difference from classical massage. Peculiarities of lymphatic drainage massage depending on the age of the patient (client).
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Auditorium
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Lymphatic drainage massage techniques and their difference from classical massage. Peculiarities of lymphatic drainage massage depending on the age of the patient (client).
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Setting the goals of the lymphatic drainage massage procedure. Evaluating and comparing massage results with the set goals.
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Setting the goals of the lymphatic drainage massage procedure. Evaluating and comparing massage results with the set goals.
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Setting the goals of the lymphatic drainage massage procedure. Evaluating and comparing massage results with the set goals.
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Massage 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.
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Massage 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.
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Massage of the upper, lower limbs and neck for illnesses, injuries, fractures and joint diseases.
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Back, chest, chest massage for respiratory diseases.
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Back and lumbar massage for spinal deformities, diseases.
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Head massage, abdominal massage - indications, technique.
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An 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.
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Study 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.
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Study 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.
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Auditorium
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Study 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.
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Auditorium
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Biologically active points of the feet. Types of exposure to biologically active points. Massage techniques.
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Biologically active points of the feet. Types of exposure to biologically active points. Massage techniques.
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Sports massage place in masseur's practice. Sports massage methods, goals and tasks.
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Physiological effect mechanisms of sports massage techniques and procedures. Sports massage indications and contraindications.
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Sports massage procedure methodology in sports practice.
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Sports massage procedure methodology in sports practice.
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Sports massage after sports injuries and illnesses.
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Sports massage after sports injuries and illnesses.
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Apparatus Types of massages, application, indications and contraindications, compatibility of medical devices in the massage procedure.
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Methodology, safety rules and maintenance of vibration massage, vacuum massage and other medical devices used in massage.
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Assessment of body skin, selection of appropriate medical device. Massage with medical devices for the body.
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Assessment of body skin, selection of appropriate medical device. Massage with medical devices for the body.
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Cellulite, its correction and prevention. Drawing up and carrying out a massage procedure plan with medical devices.
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Cellulite, its correction and prevention. Drawing up and carrying out a massage procedure plan with medical devices.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
12.00
Contact hours:
88 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Davis, 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.
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