Basics of Physiotherapy: Therapeutic Massage
1855-F2-ML-SJ
The subject is conducted in the form of lectures and exercises. Students taking classes have knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system and exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics and the clinical basis of physiotherapy. They know the health and safety rules applicable in the therapeutic massage studio. The lectures are intended to explain the specificity of therapeutic massage treatments. The principles of selecting the type of massage in the treatment of patients with various diseases will be presented. Diagnostics before performing a classic massage will be presented. The lectures will focus on the impact of massage techniques on individual body systems. Indications and contraindications to the use of therapeutic massage will be discussed. The exercises are devoted to teaching the selection of techniques and performing partial therapeutic massage in musculoskeletal disorders, taking into account the patient's current condition and excluding contraindications to the procedure. Preparation of the masseur's workplace. Relaxation poses will be discussed. Individual therapeutic massage techniques will be discussed and presented. During the exercises, students will learn how to independently perform partial massage: massage of the torso, upper and lower limbs, abdomen and face.
Total student workload
Contact hours with teacher:
Lectures: 10 hrs
Exercise: 60 hrs
70 h = 2,8 ECTS
Self-study hours:
reading literature – 5hrs = 0,2 ECTS
Altogether: 75 hrs (3 ECTS)
Learning outcomes - knowledge
In terms of knowledge, the graduate knows and understands:
W1: anatomical structure of individual systems of the human body and relationships between their structure and function in health and illness, with particular reference to the musculoskeletal system A.W1
W2: basics of functioning of individual systems of the human body as well as musculoskeletal and sensory organs - A.W8
W3: mechanisms of development of functional disorders and pathophysiological basis of the development of diseases in which therapeutic massage will be performed - A.W18
W4: mechanisms of structural and functional disorders caused by disease or injury in which therapeutic massage will be performed - C.W2
W5: mechanisms of influence and possible side effects of therapeutic massage products and treatments - C.W3
W6: theoretical, methodical and practical fundamentals of therapeutic massage – C.W8
W7: principles of physiotherapeutic procedures (especially therapeutic massage) based on scientific evidence (evidence based medicine/physiotherapy) in the field of therapeutic massage - F.W10
Learning outcomes - skills
In terms of skills, the graduate is able to:
U1: palpate selected elements of the anatomical structure and their connections with neighboring structures, including bony elements that are attachment sites for muscles and ligaments as well as points of anthropometric measurements, superficial muscles and tendons and selected neurovascular bundles that will be processed using classical massage techniques - A.U2
U2: conduct a subjective examination, physical examination and perform basic functional tests and functional tests appropriate for physiotherapy, including measurements of limb length and circumference, range of motion and muscle strength, useful for carrying out a functional assessment of the patient before performing a therapeutic massage - C.U1
U3: complete documentation of the patient's health condition and therapeutic massage treatment - C.U2
U4: plan, select and perform therapeutic massage treatments - C.U8
U5: operate and use therapeutic massage devices - C.U9
U6: demonstrate advanced manual skills allowing the use of appropriate therapeutic massage techniques - C.U10
U7: interpret scientific research and relate it to the current state of knowledge - E.U2
U8: use specialized domestic and foreign scientific literature - E.U3
Learning outcomes - social competencies
In terms of social competences, the graduate is ready to:
K1: establishing and maintaining respectful contact with the patient, as well as showing understanding for ideological and cultural differences – K1
K2: practicing the profession, being aware of the role that a physiotherapist plays for society, including the local community - K2
K3: compliance with patient rights and professional ethics - K3
K4: using objective sources of information - K6
Teaching methods
Lectures:
informative lecture
problem lecture
Exercises:
exposing methods: demonstration
didactic discussion
case analysis
simulation methods (case study; simulated patient)
Expository teaching methods
- informative (conventional) lecture
- problem-based lecture
Exploratory teaching methods
- case study
Type of course
compulsory course
Prerequisites
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Lecture: Written examination (0-20 points;> 60%): W1-W5, K1, K2 Exercises: Practical exam: (0-28 points;> 60%): U1- U6
Extended follow-up (0-2 points;> 50%): K1 – K3
Total points obtained:
The final grade is the sum of points obtained from the individual assessed criteria:
Rating: <29 failed exam
29-35 dst
36-40 dst +
41-45 db
46-48 db +
49-50 bdb
Additional information
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