Information Package / Course Catalogue
Manipulative Therapy I
Course Code: FRB209
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To give the student the basic theoretical and practical knowledge of massage techniques, to provide the learning of the basic concepts of evaluation and aplication of different stituations that the massage can be used to improve ability to apply and to develop problem-solving skills in these issues in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation .

Course Content

Mechanical, physiological, psychological and reflex effects of specific massage techniques, assessment methods used in determining the effectiveness of post-application, the practical applications, indications and contraindications of these methods.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Özge Ece GÜNAYDIN
Learning Outcomes
1.Defines massage therapy.
2.Learns about basic infomation of reflex, mechanical, physiological and clinical effects of massage methods and techniques.
3.Learns to make the necessary evaluation and plan as a treatment option in cases indicated in massage.
4.Learns to pathologies that may be contraindicated to massage.
5.Applies the methods and techniques being taught.
6.Applies decision-making process for the use of massage in clinical practice.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Yüksel İ, Masaj Teknikleri, Hipokrat Yayınevi, 4. Baskı, Ankara, 2018.
2.Andrade CR, Clifford P.''Outcome-Based Massage'', Lippincott Williams&Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2001.
3.Fritz S. ''Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage'', Mosby Lifeline, St Louis, 1995.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
The history of massage, different massage techniques, objectives, principles of implementation, effects, the practical application of massage movements.
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Discussion of the dosage of massage, the practical application of the massage on the upper and lower extremity.
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Repetition of practical applications, indications and contra-indications for massage discussion.
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
The practical application of back, neck, abdomen and facial massage.
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Repetetion of practical application a, discussion of the sports massage and mechanical massage methods.
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Discussion of the first evaluation before the connective tissue massage (CTM) implementation and practical application.
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
The practical application of CTM on lumbosacral region (base region), lower thoracic, and scapular region
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
The practical application of CTM in interscapular, cervical and occipital region (midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Discussion of the reactions that occur after the application of CTM and general practice.
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Practical applicationsof CTM ofthe upper and lower extremities.
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Practical applicationsof CTM ofthe upper and lower extremities
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
The practical application of the CTM on pelvic, abdominal, chest and face region and discussion of the use of CTM in different diseases.
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Repetation of practical aplications, discussion of current massage techniques
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Repetation of practical aplications
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory61218
Lecture - Practice81224
Assignment2013
Individual Work100110
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
2
2
2
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
2
2
2
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
2
2
2
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
2
2
2
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
2
2
2
OÇ-6
5
5
5
5
2
2
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026