Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Massage
Course Code
REK_104
Branch of Science
Health sciences
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, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
To promote the acquisition of knowledge of the effects of massage on the human body; develop skills (practical skills) in palpation, patient soft tissue status assessment, and use of massage techniques (technical performance: directions, area cover, symmetry, depth of operation) by massaging specific body parts for preventive and/or therapeutic purposes.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, physiology and kinesiology as part of the study course.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of successfully completing the study course, the student will know: the physiological effect of the massage, the application to the correction of functional disorders; indications, contraindications and specificities of application of different massage techniques and body area massage; model (patient) positioning basics
Individual work and tests
Test
Skills
1.As a result of successfully completing the study course, the student will be able to: position the model; apply palpation to determine the boundaries of the area to be massaged and assess the condition of the patient’s soft tissues; select and apply massage techniques appropriate to the patient’s functional condition and therapeutic purposes.
Individual work and tests
Practical test
Competences
1.As a result of the successful completion of the study course, the student will be able to make practical use of the acquired knowledge and skills by massaging to achieve a specific objective.
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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-
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Reading literature according to the subject of the lesson; strengthening practical skills by massaging specific parts of the body; preparation for the next lesson (literature, video) 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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|---|---|---|
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1.
Test |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Written examination - a multi-answer test containing a description of theoretical knowledge and practical skills (30% of the final test) |
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2.
Practical test |
70.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Student practically positioning the model and massaging a specific part of the body within the boundaries of the area to be massaged. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Video 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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Lecture
Description
Massage: history. Indications. Contraindications. Patient positioning. Duration of the procedure. Classification and effect of classical 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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Mastering basic techniques: stroking. Rubbing. Kneading. Vibration.
Description
Learning basic techniques without using a model. Explanation, demonstration of technical performance of individual techniques. Self-control options. |
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Mastering basic techniques: stroking. Rubbing. Kneading. Vibration.
Spinal th massage.
Description
Preparing the workplace for work. Model positioning. Mastering basic techniques using a model. Use of techniques when massaging the thpiece of the back. Self-control options. |
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Collar area massage. The back.
Description
Patient positioning. Collar area massage from the back. Learning new techniques. Self-control options. |
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Collar area massage. Front.
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Lower back (L) massage.
Description
Preparation for work. Contraindications. Back L-section massage. Learning new techniques. Self-control options. |
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Massage of the upper limbs.
Description
Organize your workplace for work. Contraindications. Positioning. Specificity of the application of the techniques. Self-control options. |
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Massage of the lower limbs.
Description
Contraindications. Positioning. Learning new techniques. Self-control options. |
-
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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Abdominal massage. Facial and head massage.
Description
Positioning. Contraindications. Acquisition of new techniques and possibilities of application by massaging the relevant body parts. Self-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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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All back massage.
Seminar: massage in cases of central and peripheral nervous system, respiratory system, after injury. Massage techniques for improving the elasticity of scars.
Description
Whole back massage using techniques learned by massaging part th and L of the back. Part of the seminar: “red flags”, the specific nature of massage when applied to these diseases. |
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Seminar.
Colloquia.
Description
Seminar: presentation of independent work, demostration of skills. Q & a. Colloquia: filling a multi-answer test (in writing). |
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
|
Auditorium
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2
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Topics
|
Lecture
Description
Massage: history. Indications. Contraindications. Patient positioning. Duration of the procedure. Classification and effect of classical techniques. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
3
|
Topics
|
Mastering basic techniques: stroking. Rubbing. Kneading. Vibration.
Description
Learning basic techniques without using a model. Explanation, demonstration of technical performance of individual techniques. Self-control options. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
3
|
Topics
|
Mastering basic techniques: stroking. Rubbing. Kneading. Vibration.
Spinal th massage.
Description
Preparing the workplace for work. Model positioning. Mastering basic techniques using a model. Use of techniques when massaging the thpiece of the back. Self-control options. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
3
|
Topics
|
Collar area massage. The back.
Description
Patient positioning. Collar area massage from the back. Learning new techniques. Self-control options. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
3
|
Topics
|
Collar area massage. Front.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
3
|
Topics
|
Lower back (L) massage.
Description
Preparation for work. Contraindications. Back L-section massage. Learning new techniques. Self-control options. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
3
|
Topics
|
Massage of the upper limbs.
Description
Organize your workplace for work. Contraindications. Positioning. Specificity of the application of the techniques. Self-control options. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
3
|
Topics
|
Massage of the lower limbs.
Description
Contraindications. Positioning. Learning new techniques. Self-control options. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
3
|
Topics
|
Abdominal massage. Facial and head massage.
Description
Positioning. Contraindications. Acquisition of new techniques and possibilities of application by massaging the relevant body parts. Self-massage. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
3
|
Topics
|
All back massage.
Seminar: massage in cases of central and peripheral nervous system, respiratory system, after injury. Massage techniques for improving the elasticity of scars.
Description
Whole back massage using techniques learned by massaging part th and L of the back. Part of the seminar: “red flags”, the specific nature of massage when applied to these diseases. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
3
|
Topics
|
Seminar.
Colloquia.
Description
Seminar: presentation of independent work, demostration of skills. Q & a. Colloquia: filling a multi-answer test (in writing). |
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, 2017 159, [1] lpp.
2.
Andrade, Clara-Krystin. Outcome - based massage: putting evidence into practice. Philadelphia 2023, 520 lpp.
3.
Moorcroft, Cindy. Myology and kinesiology for massage therapist. Philadelphia : 2014, 418 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Waslaski, James. Clinicalmassage therapy : a structural approach to pain management. Boston : 2012
2.
Fiona. Masāžas rokasgrāmata / Fiona Herolda ; no angļu valodas tulkojusi Sandra Volšteine. Rīga: Jumava, 2006 191 lpp. Veselības bibliotēka.
3.
Dambenieks, Dainis. Masāža. [Ilzes Raudiņas zīm.]. Rīga : Jumava, 2004. 103 lpp. Veselības bibliotēka.
4.
Zeidlers, Ints. Pašmasāža. 2. izd. Rīga: Avots, 2009. 100, [1] lpp. Ja gribi būt vesels.
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.
Other Information Sources
1.
American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. ISSN: 0894-9115.
2.
European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation medicine. ISSN: 1973-9087.
3.
Pubmed
4.
Ebsco
5.
Pedro