Course: Massage Techniques 1

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Course title Massage Techniques 1
Course code KFA/NTMAS
Organizational form of instruction 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
Topics: Segmental reflexology techniques according to Dalich and Gläser (developmental aspects, indications and contraindications, dosage, sequences - dorsal, for the neck and head, thoracic, pelvic). Lymphatic drainage

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 of therapeutic massage techniques used in physiotherapy, as well as practical skills and experience with the segmental reflex massage techniques developed by Dalich and Gläser, and will become familiar with the principles of lymphatic drainage.
he student is able to apply the knowledge and experience gained in everyday rehabilitation practice. They are proficient in the segmental reflexology technique according to Dalich and Gläser, and have a good understanding of massage techniques, including lymphatic drainage.
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.
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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