Course: Massage Techniques

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Course title Massage Techniques
Course code KFA/@PB21
Organizational form of instruction Exercise + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction 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)
  • Uhlíř Petr, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Martincová Jitka, Mgr.
Course content
Segmental technique of reflex massage by Dalicho and Gläser

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Training in job and motor Skils
Learning outcomes
Objectives: Students will be able to apply practically "Segmental technique of reflex massage by Dalicho and Gläser". They will also learn the basic techniques of classical massage in a practical way. On a theoretical level, students will be learn the history of the development of Segmental technigue of reflex massage, indications and contraindications of this type of massage, mechanism of effect, diagnosis before performing massage, and the basic rules for using this technique.
The student is able to use the acquired knowledge and in routine rehabilitation practice.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the anatomy of the human body with emphasis on topographic anatomy.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Systematic Observation of Student

100% participation in tutorials practice assessment (graded)
Recommended literature
  • Beck, M. F. (2012). Swedish massage. Boston: Centage learning.
  • Braun, B. & Simonson, S. J. (2014). Introduction to massage therapy. Filadelfie: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
  • Dalicho, W.,A., H., & Gläser, O. (1955). Segmentmassage, Leipzig: Veb Georg Thieme.
  • Ellseorth, A. & Altman, P. (2012). Massage anatomy. Chicago: Thunder Bay Press.
  • Grace, S. & Graves, J. (2020). Textbook of Remedial Massage. Chatswood:Elsevier.
  • Salvo, G. S. (2016). Massage therapy. Missouri:Elsevier.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): - (10) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter