np2426 Alternative forms of massage

Faculty of Sports Studies
Spring 2020
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Ivan Struhár, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Petr Věrný (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Ivan Struhár, Ph.D.
Department of Health Promotion – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: Department of Health Promotion – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable
Mon 17. 2. 8:00–9:00 E34/224, Mon 24. 2. 8:00–9:00 E34/224, Wed 4. 3. 7:30–8:30 E34/224, Wed 11. 3. 7:30–8:30 E34/224, Wed 18. 3. 7:30–8:30 E34/224, Wed 25. 3. 7:30–8:30 E34/224, Wed 1. 4. 7:30–8:30 E34/224, Wed 8. 4. 7:30–8:30 E34/224, Wed 22. 4. 7:30–8:30 E34/224
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
np2426/01: Mon 17. 2. 9:00–10:00 E34/224, Mon 24. 2. 9:00–10:00 E34/224, Wed 4. 3. 8:30–9:30 E34/224, Wed 11. 3. 8:30–9:30 E34/224, Wed 18. 3. 8:30–9:30 E34/224, Wed 25. 3. 8:30–9:30 E34/224, Wed 1. 4. 8:30–9:30 E34/224, Wed 8. 4. 8:30–9:30 E34/224, Wed 15. 4. 8:30–9:30 E34/224, P. Věrný
Prerequisites
Completing the course Classic and sports masage. Practice demonstration of selected massage techniques.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course provides basic knowledge on alternative massage techniques from the perspective of a masseur and massaged. Comparison of the effects of alternative techniques with clasiccal type of massage. Upon graduation student will be able perform the selected massage techniques.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student is able to:
1. Define general principles and benefits of selected alternative massage techniques
2. List the indications and contraindications of the selected alternative massage techniques
3. Choose the right massage strokes in relation to the aim of the massage
4. Discuss about the selection of selected massage strokes
5. Demonstrate individual massage strokes
6. Practice selected massage
7. Assess the condition of the organism before and after massage
Syllabus
  • . Selected types of alternative massages (lymphatic massage, craniosacral massage, Shiatsu, Thai massage, foot reflexology, ayurvedic msassage and more. . Comparison the effects of alternative and traditional massage, explaining the diversity of approaches and techniques. . Lymphatic massage (history, effects, contraindications) . Craniosacral massage " . Shiatsu and Thai massage " . Foot reflexology " . Bowen nassage " . Practical part
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Riegerová,J. et al. (2007) Rekondiční a sportovní masáže (rekondiční masáže, masáž Shiatsu). Olomouc, Česko :Vydavatelství UP. První vydání v roce 1993.
  • Lundberg, P. ( 2004). Nová kniha shiatsu. Praha, Česko: Ikar.
  • Namikoshi, T. (1994). The Complete Book of Shiatsu Therapy Japan Publications.
  • Upledger,J.E. et al. (2004) Kraniosakrální terapie. . Olomouc, Česko: Poznání.
  • Sills,F. (2013) Základy kraniosakrální biodynamiky. Olomouc, Česko : Poznání.
  • Dubitsky, C. (2000). Shiatsu orientálmí terapie. Praha, Česko: Pragma.
  • Evans, M. ( 2001). Masáže: masáže, aromaterapie, shiatsu, reflexologie. ( 1.vyd.). Praha, Česko: Grada Publishing.
  • Liechtová, E. (1996). Japonská masáž pro zdraví a dobrou kondici. Praha, Česko: Alternativa.
  • Keet L. (2009). The Reflexology Bible . Sterling.
  • Janča, J. ( 1991). Alternativní medicína, komplexní prevence a léčba přírodními prostředky. Praha, Česko: Eminent.
  • Werner R. A. ( 2008). Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
    not specified
  • Bechyně,M., Bechyňová,R. (1993) Terapie lymfedému. Praha, Česko: Phlebomedica.
  • Riegerová,J. (2004) Lymfatické masáže. Interní učební texty, Olomouc, Česko: FTK UP.
Teaching methods
Theoretical training, practice examples, practice massage techniques.
Assessment methods
1. 90%participation in the course
2. Practical demonstration of selected massage techniques, evaluation scale A-F
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: kurz 5D.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019.
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