Applied Kinesiology
Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a kind of diagnosis that examines how a person’s body is functioning using muscle testing as a primary feedback mechanism. It is different from kinesiology, a scientific study of the movements of the human body. The science of kinesiology is sometimes called academic kinesiology and sometimes applied kinesiology, which can be very confusing. It is important to figure out first which kind of kinesiology you are considering. The information below refers to applied kinesiology.
AK is a diagnostic method created by George Goodheart, D.C. According to the International College of Applied Kinesiology, AK “is a system that evaluates structural, chemical and mental aspects of health using manual muscle testing with other standard methods of diagnosis.” Applied Kinesiology provides accurate feedback on the current state of your body by using the body’s own intelligence to feed back diagnostic information to your wellness coach through simple muscle testing and reflex techniques. Applied Kinesiology recognises that appropriate body mechanics, biochemistry and emotional health are fundamental to optimal health. Applied kinesiologists are often chiropractors, but they may also be naturopaths, medical doctors, nurses, physical therapists etc. They evaluate patients by observing posture, gait, muscle strength, range of motion, or by touching the patient. The observations may be accompanied by more common diagnostic methods, like physical examination, and laboratory tests etc.
Applied kinesiology is commonly used for evaluation purposes, but many claim that after undergoing an AK session, it is possible to observe the “spontaneous remission” of cancer. If applied properly, the result of an AK diagnosis will find out the best form of therapy for the client. It provides an interdisciplinary approach to health care, since AK unifies the core elements of many complementary therapies. Applied kinesiology is usually used for evaluation purposes, but claims have been made that after undergoing an AK session, it is possible to observe the “spontaneous remission” of cancer.