Applied Kinesiology
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.