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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Velga Gaļanska
Study type:Part time, Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Rehabilitation
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Clinical Medicine; Health Care

Objective

Promote the acquisition of knowledge about the massage effects on human body. Develop practical skills of palpation (the patient's soft tissue status for evaluation purposes) and massage techniques.

Prerequisites

Anatomy, physiology and kinesiology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Student will be able to describe and explain the physiological effects of massage, usage on functional disorders correction; will be able to explain the different massage techniques indications, contraindications and application characteristics.

Skills

Students will be able to use palpation to assess the patient's soft tissue status; will be able to choose and use the massage techniques according to patient's functional condition and treatment goals.

Competence

On successful acquisition of the study course students will be able to practically apply the acquired knowledge and skills to achieve the goal of massage.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
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