| Course Type | Compulsory Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | 2 |
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| Semester | Third Term (Fall) |
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| ECTS | 3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Will know definitions about therapeutic massage, effects on body systems, indications and contraendications
- Have knowledge about soft tissue mobilizations and their effects
- Determine the appropriate massage methods according to the individual and the condition of the individual and makes clinical decision
- Apply soft tissue mobilization, connective tissue mobilization, and therapeutic massages
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course reviews basic knowledge in mechanical, physiologic, and neurophysiologic effects of therapeutic massage techniques and their practical applications. Course contents divided into the therapeutic soft tissue massage and connective tissue massage (Bindegewebsmassage) methods. We explain the principles of massage techniques discuss the physiologic mechanism of why massage therapy is beneficial, develop a basic understanding of pathology and its connection to contraindications to massage. In addition, we thouht to modify existing connective tissue massage and therapeutic massage techniques to specifically address various disorders. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Definition of massage, history, general principles, mechanical, physiological, reflex and psychological effects, indications and contraindications. |
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2nd Week |
Upper and lower extremity massage. |
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3rd Week |
Waist, back and neck massage. |
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4th Week |
Abdominal and facial massage. |
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5th Week |
Review and case discussion. |
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6th Week |
Midterm, general review |
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7th Week |
Definition, history, effects, indications and contraindications of connective tissue massage. |
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8th Week |
Practical application of connective tissue mobilization of lumbosacral, lower thoracic and scapular regions |
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9th Week |
Interscapular, cervical, occipital connective tissue mobilization. |
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10th Week |
Connective tissue mobilization of the upper and lower extremities. |
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11th Week |
Connective tissue mobilization of pelvic, abdominal, thoracic and facial regions. |
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12th Week |
Review and case discussion. |
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13th Week |
General review |
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14th Week |
Practical application of connective tissue mobilization of lumbosacral, lower thoracic and scapular regions |
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15th Week |
General review |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Yüksel İ, Masaj Teknikleri, Hipokrat Yayınevi, 4. Baskı, Ankara, 2018.
Baltacıoğlu S, Akarcalı İ. (1996) Konnektif Doku Masajı, Ankara: HÜ Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon YO Yayınları 9.
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Discussion
- Presentation
- Practice
- Lecture
- Case Study
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
2 |
70 |
| Total(%) |
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70 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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70 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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30 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
2 |
0.5 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Individual or group work |
14 |
1 |
14 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
8 |
8 |
| Course hours |
14 |
1 |
14 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
2 |
5 |
10 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Presentation (including preperation) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Project |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Article |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total Work Load | 90 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 3 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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