APPLIED KINESIOLOGY

What exactly is Applied Kineseology (AK)?

This is a question we hear in our office every single day!  Even long standing patients ask the question in the hopes that they may be able to explain the process to their friends and family.   In short, Applied Kineseology is a diagnostic specialty, developed by Dr. George Goodheart,  that utilizes muscle testing to determine weaknesses within major health catagories using the "Triad of Health". The "Triad of Health" is based upon the chemical, mental and structural aspects of our bodies that must be in balance to achieve optimal health.  According to the International College of Applied Kinesiology, the following is a more detailed definition:

"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.

The doctor using AK finds a muscle that is unbalanced and then attempts to determine why that muscle is not functioning properly.  The doctor works out the treatment that will best balance the patient's muscles.

Treatments may involve specific joint manipulation or mobilization, various myofascial therapies, cranial techniques, meridian and acupuncture skills, clinical nutrition, dietary management, counselling skills, evaluating environmental irritants and various reflex procedures.

AK uses the Triad of Health.  That is Chemical, Mental and Structural factors that balance the major health categories.

The Triad of Health is interactive and all sides must be evaluated for the underlying cause of a problem.  A health problem on one side of the triad can affect the other sides.  For example, a chemical imbalance can cause mental symptoms.  AK enables the doctor to evaluate the triad's balance and direct therapy toward the imbalanced side or sides.

AK skills are developed and approved by the International College of Applied Kinesiology Board of Standards.  These skills are refined from many disciplines including Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Medicine, Dentistry, Acupuncture, Biochemistry, Psychology, Homeopathy, and Naturopathy etc.  Members of these professions share knowledge through the publications and conferences of the International College of Applied Kinesiology (ICAK).

A Doctor using AK during an examination will add a new dimension to standard diagnostics."

 International College of Applied Kinesiology 

www.icak.com