| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Defines manipulative therapy. |
| LO2 | Defines about basic infomation of reflex, mechanical, physiological and clinical effects of massage methods and techniques. |
| LO3 | Makes the necessary evaluations in planning massage therapy and plans it as a treatment option in indicated cases |
| LO4 | Analyses the pathologies that may be contraindicated to massage. |
| LO5 | Applies the methods and techniques being taught. |
| LO6 | Applies decision-making process for the use of massage in clinical practice. |
| Week | Content |
|---|---|
| 1 | Definition and history of therapeutic massage, applications of massage, contraindications, effects of classical massage |
| 2 | Massage and pain, general principles of massage application, massage movements |
| 3 | Mechanical massage methods and application techniques |
| 4 | Upper extremity massage |
| 5 | Lower extremity massage |
| 6 | Abdominal, back, and facial massage |
| 7 | Structure and function of connective tissue, history and mechanism of connective tissue massage |
| 8 | Changes in connective tissue, pain control, connective tissue examination, and evaluation of post-examination reactions |
| 9 | Use of connective tissue massage in various diseases |
| 10 | Connective tissue applications by regions: Basic region, lower thoracic region |
| 11 | Connective tissue applications in scapular, interscapular, cervical, and occipital regions |
| 12 | Connective tissue applications in upper extremity regions |
| 13 | Connective tissue applications in lower extremity regions |
| 14 | General review and practical examples |
| Activity | Count | Duration (Hours) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 14 | 1.00 | 14.00 |
| Practice | 14 | 3.00 | 42.00 |
| Laboratory | 1 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Pre-Class Individual Study | 14 | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| Post-Prectice Individual Study | 13 | 2.00 | 26.00 |
| Midterm Exam/Preparation | 7 | 1.00 | 7.00 |
| Final Exam/Preparation | 6 | 1.00 | 6.00 |
| Total Workload (Hours) | 123 | ||
| ECTS Credit (Workload / 25) | 4 | ||
| # | Assessment Type | Contribution (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midterm Exam | %40 |
| 2 | Final Exam | %60 |
| TOTAL | %100 | |
| PO \ LO |
LO1
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LO2
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LO3
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LO4
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LO5
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LO6
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| PO-7 |
| # | Method Name | Description | Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion | Listening and taking notes. | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations) |
| 2 | Laboratory | Listening, note-taking, conceptual analysis, critical thinking, questioning, and participation in discussions. | Special equipment |