Course: Bases Massage

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Course title Bases Massage
Course code KFE/ZME
Organizational form of instruction Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Klečková Tereza, Mgr.
  • Votík Tomáš, Mgr.
  • Hereitová Iva, Mgr.
  • Firýtová Rita, Mgr.
Course content
1st Acquaintance with classical massage (CM)- safety, utilities, office equipment, effects of massage, conditions, preparation and method of massage, massage techniques, indications and contraindications for massage. 2nd CM back. 3rd CM neck. 4th CM from the front of the lower limb and knee joint. 5th CM lower limbs and the back of the knee. 6th CM upper limbs. 7th CM abdomen and chest. 8th CM head and face. 9th Overall massage. 10th Scar treatment 11th Practical exam

Learning activities and teaching methods
Skills demonstration, Practicum
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 20 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 20 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
list, describe and characterize bones, joints, muscles and nervous system in detail according to function
Skills
identify and show at the model or preparation individual muscles, bones, joints and nervous system
Competences
N/A
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learning outcomes
Knowledge
describe means, indications, contraindications and massage procedures, practically apply classic massage and treat the scar
Skills
classical massage and scar treatment
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Practicum
Skills
Skills demonstration
assessment methods
Knowledge
Practical exam
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Recommended literature
  • Capko, J. Základy fyziatrické léčby. Grada Publishing, 1998.
  • CLAY, James H. a David M. POUNDS. Basic clinical massage therapy: integrating anatomy and treatment.. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2008. ISBN 978-0781756778.
  • Flandera, Stanislav. Klasické masáže : [příručka pro absolventy kvalifikačních masérských kurzů]. Olomouc : Poznání, 2005. ISBN 80-86606-36-8.
  • Ipser, J., Přerovský K. Fysiatrie. Praha: Avicenum, 1972.
  • KLEEN, Em. Handbook of massage. United Kingdom. Lightning Source, 2018. ISBN 978-1377135977.
  • LIDELL, Lucy. The book of massage: the complete step-by-step guide to Eastern and Western techniques.. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2001. ISBN 978-0743203906.
  • Pavlů, D., Kvapilík, J. Základy masáže.
  • Plačková, Anna. Liečebná masáž. Martin : Osveta, 1992. ISBN 80-217-0440-3.
  • Poděbradský, Vařeka. Fyzikální terapie I., II..
  • SALVO, Susan. Massage therapy: principles and practice. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier, 2019. ISBN 978-0323581288.
  • Storck, Ulrich. Technika masáže v rehabilitaci. 1. českĂŠ vyd. Praha : Grada, 2010. ISBN 978-80-247-2663-2.


Study plans that include the course
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