applied kinesiology (AK, kinesiology): Elaborate system of ostensible diagnosis and treatment whose centerpiece is muscle testing (see below). Detroit chiropractor George J. Goodheart, Jr., developed the first AK procedure (the origin and insertion technique) in 1964. He theorized that muscle groups share energy pathways with internal organs and that, therefore, every organ dysfunction is discoverable in a related muscle. Testing muscles for relative strength and tone taps the body's innate intelligence and enables practitioners to detect specific dysfunctions. AK encompasses: clinical nutrition; CranioSacral Therapy; dietary management; homeopathy, including classical homeopathy; meridian therapy (see Ching Lo), especially acupressure and acupuncture; and reflexology.

(See also: Applied kinesiology, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

APPLIED KINESIOLOGY

Applied Kinesiology is a healing system that evaluates and treats an individual’s structural, chemical, and mental aspects. It employs muscle testing and other standard methods of diagnosis.

Applied Kinesiology therapeutically utilizes nutrition, manipulation, diet, acupressure, exercise, and education to help restore balance and harmony in the body and maintain well-being throughout life. (From Alternative Healing, by Hugh Burroughs and Mark Kastner) Dr. George Goodheart, a chiropractor in Detroit, Mich., discovered the technique in 1964 during a patient treatment.

After applying a few seconds of deep pressure on the man’s severe muscular dysfunction, he found the problem was eliminated. His wide background in a variety of therapies assisted him in his development of the technique. Dr. John Thie developed a simplified version of Applied Kinesiology called Touch for Health in 1970.

(See also: APPLIED KINESIOLOGY, Alternative Health, Massage, Bodywork, Body Mind and Soul)

Applied kinesiology , Applied kinesiology ,  :

The study of muscles and the movement of the human body. In holistic medicine it is the balance of movement and the interaction of a person's energy systems. Applied kinesiology is the name given by its inventor, Dr. George Goodheart, to the system of applying muscle testing diagnostically and therapeutically to different aspects of health care. (Thorsons Introductory Guide to Kinesiology, 1992, p13)

(See also: Applied kinesiology, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

applied kinesiology

A technique using body muscles to test and evaluate the different nerve and energy patterns of the body, developed during the 1960s by George Goodheart, D.C

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Applied Kinesiology: Developed in the 1960s by chiropractor George Goodheart, this technique evaluates an individual's structural, chemical and mental health through a form of muscle testing. Practitioners use a variety of therapeutic techniques including nutritional counseling, manipulation, acupressure, and exercise. See also Touch For Health.

(See also: Applied Kinesiology, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

Applied Kinesiology

A diagnostic technique sometimes called “muscle testing. ” Often patients hold health care products (vitamins, herbs, etc) in their hand while the practitioner pulls or “tests” the reciprocal strength in the finger, arm, etc. to determine the effectiveness or dosage of the remedy.

(See also: Applied Kinesiology, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Applied Kinesiology

A diagnostic technique sometimes called Òmuscle testing. Ó Often patients hold health care products (vitamins, herbs, etc) in their hand while the practitioner pulls or ÒtestsÓ the reciprocal strength in the finger, arm, etc. to determine the effectiveness or dosage of the remedy.

(See also: Applied Kinesiology, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

APPLIED KINESIOLOGY: Applied kinesiology can determine health imbalances in the body's organs and glands by identifying weaknesses in specific muscles.

By stimulating or relaxing these key muscles, an applied kinesiologist can diagnose and resolve a variety of health problems.

(See also: Applied kinesiology, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

APPLIED KINESIOLOGY: a diagnostic technique and therapy developed in the 1960s by a chiropractor (George Goodheart). Applied kinesiology posits that organ or gland dysfunctions show up as weaknesses in certain muscles.

Using gentle pressure, applied kinesiologists test muscle strength to identify health problems and nutritional deficiencies. After diagnosis, treatment may involve exercises to strengthen a muscle, hands-on manipulation of the muscles and bones, and vitamin or mineral supplements.

(See also: Applied kinesiology, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

somatic therapy (somatic disciplines, somatic methods, somatics, somatic techniques, somatic therapies): Field that encompasses aikido, the Alexander Technique, applied kinesiology, Arica, Aston-Patterning, Awareness Through Movement, bioenergetics, Body-Mind Centering, Capoeria, Continuum, CranioSacral Therapy, Eutony, Focusing, Functional Integration, Hakomi, Hellerwork, judo, karate, kundalini yoga, kung fu, Lomi (see lomi-lomi and Lomi work), Oki yoga (see Oki-Do), Process-Oriented Psychotherapy (process psychology), rebirthing, reflexology, Resonant Kinesiology, Rolfing, Rosen work (see Rosen Method), sensory awareness, SHEN, somasynthesis, tai chi, Touch for Health, Trager, Trans Fiber, yoga therapy, and Zero Balancing.

Subtle-energy elements are a commonality of somatic therapies. Thomas Hanna, founder of the journal Somatics, coined the word somatics.

(See also: Somatic therapy, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

Ferreri Technique (Applied Kinesiology (Ferreri Technique), AK/F): Variation of applied kinesiology developed by Carl A. Ferreri, D.C.

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kinesiology (kinesiologies): Applied kinesiology and its offshoots, e.g., Touch for Health. (In science-oriented healthcare, kinesiology is the study of muscles and human motion.)

(See also: Kinesiology, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

Creative Kinesiology: Offshoot of applied kinesiology codeveloped circa 1990 by acupuncturist Haakon Lovell and psychotherapist Carrie Jost. Its theory posits an astral body, an etheric body, chakras, and chi.

(See also: Creative Kinesiology, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

Life Care Kinesiology (Life Care): Offshoot of applied kinesiology put together by Dr. Richard Beale. It borrows from acupuncture and Touch for Health and includes chakra meditation.

(See also: Life Care Kinesiology, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

Clinical Kinesiology: Offshoot of applied kinesiology developed largely by Alan Beardall, an American chiropractor who died in 1988.

One of its principles is that points on the skull (cranial diagnostic points) represent different areas of the body and thus facilitate finding areas of dysfunction. Another is that points along the Central meridian represent therapeutic entryways.

(See also: Clinical Kinesiology, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

Health Kinesiology (HK, HK system): An energy modality created by psychologist Jimmy Scott, Ph.D. HK is an offshoot of applied kinesiology. Its theory posits the Five Elements (Five Phases), a material layer of the aura, a meridian system, and reflex points for the Five Elements in the area of the navel. Corrective treatments may include crystals, gems, magnets, and homeopathic remedies.

(See also: Health Kinesiology, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

Professional Kinesiology Practice (PKP, PKP approach): Offshoot of applied kinesiology developed in the 1980s by Bruce Dewe, M.D., and his wife, Joan, both of New Zealand. During a session, the client decides on a goal, and the practitioner performs muscle testing (see above) on the client, to determine if the goal is appropriate. PKP involves the ancient Chinese theory of the Five Elements. Its thrust is to balance the life energy forces.

(See also: Professional Kinesiology Practice, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

Stress Release (Stress Release approach): Offshoot of applied kinesiology developed by Dr. Wayne Topping. Its theory posits a meridian network.

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Optimum Health Balance: Offshoot of applied kinesiology developed by Charles Benham. Practitioners place remedies or supplements on clients, to channel the energy patterns of such things.

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Self-Help for Stress and Pain (Self-Help Approach): Offshoot of applied kinesiology originated by Elizabeth and Hamilton Barhydt and described in their book of the same name, published in 1989.

(See also: Self-Help for Stress and Pain, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)