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Applied kinesiology: distinctions in its definition and interpretation
Anthony L Rosner1, Scott C Cuthbert
1arosner66@aol.com
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
|October 6, 2012
Summary
Applied Kinesiology (AK) evaluates health through manual muscle testing and various diagnostic methods. While AK offers conservative treatments for musculoskeletal issues, its efficacy in specific techniques requires further research and validation.
Area of Science:
- Integrative medicine
- Musculoskeletal health
- Diagnostic methodologies
Background:
- Musculoskeletal dysfunctions are a growing healthcare concern.
- Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a system evaluating structural, chemical, and mental health aspects.
- AK utilizes manual muscle testing (MMT) alongside other diagnostic tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the principles and practices of Applied Kinesiology (AK).
- To highlight AK's diagnostic and therapeutic applications for musculoskeletal disorders.
- To address the current state of research and challenges in validating AK.
Main Methods:
- Review of scholarly and scientific activities related to AK.
- Description of AK's implementation, including challenge and therapy localization.
- Analysis of existing literature supporting and critiquing AK.
Main Results:
- AK offers a range of conservative, non-invasive treatments.
- The construct validity of MMT in AK has been primarily tested in outcome studies.
- Efficacy of MMT in challenge and therapy localization lacks peer-reviewed research.
Conclusions:
- AK may identify specific issues underlying muscle function, applicable to muscle imbalance disorders.
- Further research is needed to establish the scientific validity of AK and its derivatives.
- Gaps in the literature and testable hypotheses for AK require investigation.
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