Course: Massage Techniques 1

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Course title Massage Techniques 1
Course code KFA/NTMAS
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
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.
Course content
Lectures: 1. Overview of massage techniques 2. The segmental reflex massage technique according to Dalich and Gläser - its place within reflex therapy 3. The segmental reflex massage technique according to Dalich and Gläser - indications, contraindications, sequences 4. Theoretical foundations of lymphology 5. Diagnosis and treatment of lymphoedema 6. Manual lymphatic drainage Seminars: 1. Segmental reflexology massage technique according to Dalich and Gläser - diagnosis, back sequence 2. Segmental reflexology massage technique according to Dalich and Gläser - neck and head sequence 3. Segment-based reflex massage technique according to Dalich and Gläser - thoracic and pelvic sequence 4. Manual lymphatic drainage - basic manoeuvres. 5. Manual lymphatic drainage - basic sequences I. 6. Manual lymphatic drainage - basic sequences II.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Training in job and motor Skils
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 8 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 20 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Students will gain a basic understanding and practical skills in the therapeutic massage techniques used in physiotherapy - segmental reflex massage techniques according to Dalich and Gläser, and lymphatic drainage.
The student is able to apply the knowledge and experience gained in the segmental technique of reflex massage according to Dalich and Gläser and in lymphatic drainage in everyday rehabilitation practice.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of anatomy of human body with special focuse on topography.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Student performance, Systematic Observation of Student

100% attendance at practical sessions; demonstration of the ability to perform the segmental reflexology technique according to Dalicho and Gläser; demonstration of a good understanding of massage techniques, including lymphatic drainage - completion of the credit.
Recommended literature
  • Čihák. Anatomie 1. Praha. 2011.
  • Eliška, O. & Elišková, M. Aplikovaná anatomie pro fyzioterapeuty a maséry. Praha. 2009.
  • Eliška, O., Navrátilová, Z., Wald, M. et al. Lymfedém. Diagnostika a léčba. Praha. 2018.
  • Gläser, O. & Dalicho, W. Segmentmassage. Leipzig. 1962.
  • Hupka, J. (1988). Fyzikální terapie. Praha.
  • Pavlů, D. (1994). Základy masáže. Praha.
  • Plačková, A. (1992). Liečebná masáž. Martin.
  • Žaloudek, K. (1975). Masáž.. Praha.


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