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Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:6.00
Study Course Accepted:16.11.2022 11:19:55
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | LF_342 | LQF level: | Level 5 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 2.00 | ECTS: | 3.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Clinical Medicine; Health Care | Target Audience: | Medical Services | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Ilze Briža | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | RSU Liepāja Branch | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Liepaja, Riņķu Street 24/26, lf rsu[pnkts]lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 4 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 8 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 6 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 12 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 20 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Human anatomy, physiology, pathological physiology, classical massage. | ||||||||
| Objective: | To acquire knowledge and develop understanding of the practical application of special types of massage: manual lymphatic drainage. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | History of lymphatic drainage massage. Techniques of lymphatic drainage massage and difference thereof from classical massage. Structure and functions of the lymphatic system. Setting the goals for the lymphatic drainage massage procedure. Evaluating the masseur’s performance and comparing the results with the set goals. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Indications and contraindications of lymphatic drainage massage. Specifics of lymphatic drainage massage depending on the age of the patient (client). Organisation of the masseur’s work process. Examination of the patient (client) before the massage procedure. Anamnesis when starting massage. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Techniques of lymphatic drainage massage and difference thereof from classical massage. Specifics of lymphatic drainage massage depending on the age of the patient (client). | Classes | 3.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Organisation of the masseur’s work process. Examination of the patient (client) before the massage procedure. Anamnesis when starting massage. Setting the goals for the lymphatic drainage massage procedure. Evaluating the masseur’s performance and comparing the results with the set goals. | Classes | 3.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | Attendance of lectures and practical classes, preparation for examination according to the content of the study course; preparation for the final examination of the study course; individual and group work; work with study materials, study literature (research, analysis); drawing up of practical work results; performance of specific tasks; preparation of presentations; attending consultations on the content of the study course. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | Testing of knowledge in the form of a short test during each practical class. Review and assessment of students’ independent work. Final test of theoretical knowledge at the end of the study cycle – exam. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Test (Semester) | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | |||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | As a result of learning about special massages, students will know the basic techniques and indications of manual lymphatic drainage. | ||||||||
| Skills: | As a result of learning about special massages, students will be able to use the basic techniques and application technique and methodology of manual lymphatic drainage. To equip a massage salon and use the substances used in the massage, according to the chosen type of massage. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | The student will be able to use the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge in professional activities. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Eglīte, K. 2020. Anatomija. 2. daļa, Asinsrites sistēma, iekšējie orgāni, nervu sistēma, sensoriskā sistēma : Mācību līdzeklis bioloģijas, pedagoģijas, optometrijas, farmācijas un citās ne medicīnas studiju programmās. 5. izd. Rīga : LU Akadēmiskais apgāds | ||||||||
| 2 | Zeidlers I. Ārstnieciskā masāža. R.: Jumava, 2017 | ||||||||
| 3 | Zeidlers, Ints, Ārstnieciskā masāža : kā apgūt un izmantot masāžu dažādu slimību ārstēšanā / Ints Zeidlers. 2. izdevums. Rīga : Avots, 2011. 159, [1] lpp. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis, Lymphatic Drainage. Mirna Mikhael; Yusuf S. Khan, 2021 | ||||||||
| 2 | Effects of Manual Lymphatic Drainage Techniques on Conditions Affecting the Musculoskeletal System: A Systematic Review. David Doubblestein, Sandy Sublett, Min Huang. 2020 | ||||||||
| 3 | Knipše, G. u.c. Cilvēka anatomija : roka, kāja. Rīga : LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2020 | ||||||||
