Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Classic Massage
Course Code
LF_706
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
7.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Maija Čerņevska
Structure Unit Manager
Dita Role
Structural Unit
RSU Liepāja Branch
Contacts
Liepāja, Riņķu Street 24/26, lf@rsu.lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
About Study Course
Objective
To develop students’ skills to perform stroking, rubbing, kneading, pounding and vibration techniques, to develop students’ abilities to explain the effect of massage on the human body and healing effects of massage, to name the main historical stages of the development of classical massage, to develop students’ skills to use appropriate massage oils, to list the qualities of a masseur and duties during the massage session.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy; Normal and pathological physiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of successfully completing the study course, students: • will be able to list massage indications and contraindications; • will be able to remember the main historical stages of the development of massage; • will be able to present the effects of massage and its healing effects; • will be able to name the characteristics and duties of a masseur during a massage session.
Skills
1.As a result of successfully completing the study course, students: • will be able to demonstrate stroking, rubbing, kneading, pounding, vibration techniques; • will learn to choose an adequate and comfortable position of the patient during the massage.
Competences
1.As a result of successfully completing the study course, students: • will be able to use appropriate massage oils; • will be able to introduce the patient to their responsibilities when attending a massage procedure.
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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Individual work and work in pairs – execution of massage techniques; individual work; independent learning from literary sources.
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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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10 points
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• active and effective participation in practical classes 70%; • successful answers to oral questions 30%. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The history of massage. The effects of massage and its healing effects. Indications, contraindications. Qualities, behaviour and duties of a masseur. Responsibilities of the person being massaged.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Accurate treatment of body areas. Execution of the massage following directions and pace. Sequence of performing massage techniques and auxiliary 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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Accurate treatment of body areas. Execution of the massage following directions and pace. Sequence of performing massage techniques and auxiliary techniques.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Stroking techniques (superficial flat stroking, superficial surrounding stroking, deep stroking or pressure stroking).
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Stroking techniques (superficial flat stroking, superficial surrounding stroking, deep stroking or pressure stroking).
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Stroking techniques (superficial flat stroking, superficial surrounding stroking, deep stroking or pressure stroking).
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Stroking techniques (superficial flat stroking, superficial surrounding stroking, deep stroking or pressure stroking).
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Rubbing techniques (rubbing with a finger and the front surface of the palm, rubbing with the base of the palm, rubbing with the ulnar part of the palm, saw-like rubbing).
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Rubbing techniques (rubbing with a finger and the front surface of the palm, rubbing with the base of the palm, rubbing with the ulnar part of the palm, saw-like rubbing).
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Rubbing techniques (rubbing with a finger and the front surface of the palm, rubbing with the base of the palm, rubbing with the ulnar part of the palm, saw-like rubbing).
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Rubbing techniques (rubbing with a finger and the front surface of the palm, rubbing with the base of the palm, rubbing with the ulnar part of the palm, saw-like rubbing).
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Rubbing techniques (rubbing with a finger and the front surface of the palm, rubbing with the base of the palm, rubbing with the ulnar part of the palm, saw-like rubbing).
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Kneading techniques (transverse one-handed kneading, transverse two-handed unidirectional kneading, transverse two-handed multidirectional kneading, longitudinal kneading).
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Kneading techniques (transverse one-handed kneading, transverse two-handed unidirectional kneading, transverse two-handed multidirectional kneading, longitudinal kneading).
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Kneading techniques (transverse one-handed kneading, transverse two-handed unidirectional kneading, transverse two-handed multidirectional kneading, longitudinal kneading).
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Kneading techniques (transverse one-handed kneading, transverse two-handed unidirectional kneading, transverse two-handed multidirectional kneading, longitudinal kneading).
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Kneading techniques (transverse one-handed kneading, transverse two-handed unidirectional kneading, transverse two-handed multidirectional kneading, longitudinal kneading).
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
34 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Percussion techniques (pounding with the fist and finger phalanges, clapping, knocking with the pads of the finger-tip phalanges, hacking)
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Percussion techniques (pounding with the fist and finger phalanges, clapping, knocking with the pads of the finger-tip phalanges, hacking)
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Percussion techniques (pounding with the fist and finger phalanges, clapping, knocking with the pads of the finger-tip phalanges, hacking)
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Percussion techniques (pounding with the fist and finger phalanges, clapping, knocking with the pads of the finger-tip phalanges, hacking)
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Percussion techniques (pounding with the fist and finger phalanges, clapping, knocking with the pads of the finger-tip phalanges, hacking)
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Vibration techniques (shaking, trembling, vibrating).
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Vibration techniques (shaking, trembling, vibrating).
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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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2
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Topics
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Vibration techniques (shaking, trembling, vibrating).
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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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2
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Topics
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Vibration techniques (shaking, trembling, vibrating).
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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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2
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Topics
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Vibration techniques (shaking, trembling, vibrating).
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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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2
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Topics
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Vibration techniques (shaking, trembling, vibrating).
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Performing a massage following the directions, techniques and the order of performing auxiliary techniques for a specific area of the body.
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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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2
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Topics
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Performing a massage following the directions, techniques and the order of performing auxiliary techniques for a specific area of the body.
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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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2
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Topics
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Performing a massage following the directions, techniques and the order of performing auxiliary techniques for a specific area of the body.
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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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2
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Topics
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Performing a massage following the directions, techniques and the order of performing auxiliary techniques for a specific area of the body.
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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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2
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Topics
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Performing a massage following the directions, techniques and the order of performing auxiliary techniques for a specific area of the body.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Zeidlers, Ints. Ārstnieciskā masāža : kā apgūt un izmantot masāžu dažādu slimību ārstēšanā. Rīga : Avots, 2017, 159, [1] lpp.
Additional Reading
1.
Benjamin, Patricia J., Tappan's handbook of healing massage techniques. 5th ed. Boston : Pearson, 2010. xxvii, 509, [109] lpp.
2.
Fritz, Sandy. Mosby's essential sciences for therapeutic massage : anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and pathology. Maryland Heights, MO. : Elsevier Mosby, 2021, xiv, 721 lpp.
3.
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 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. ISSN: 0894-9115.
2.
Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development. ISSN: 0748-7711.
3.
European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation medicine. ISSN: 1973-9087.