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.
Using gentle pressure, muscle strength is tested to identify health problems and nutritional deficiencies (According to Applied Kinesiology, organ or gland dysfunctions show up as weaknesses in certain muscles). Treatment may involve exercises to strengthen a muscle, hands-on manipulation of muscles and bones, and vitamin or mineral supplements.
An unscientific method of testing muscle strength to detect the presence of disease, vitamin deficiency, and other problems.
Kinesiology is the study of muscles and their movements. Applied kinesiology is a system that uses muscle testing procedures, with standard methods of diagnosis, to gain information about a patient's overall state of health. Practitioners analyze muscle function, posture, gait, and other structural factors in addition to inquiring about lifestyle factors that may be contributing to a health-related problem.
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) Applied kinesiology
Evaluation of normal and abnormal body function through specific muscle testing. See Applied Kinesiology for more information.
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.
Muscle testing to find out weaknesses due to nutritional deficiency and health problems.
Developed for chiropractic, uses changing muscle strength to test for various problems and sensitivities to toxins. Mistakenly assumes the body isn't self aware with it's own agenda. Same principle as muscle testing or dowsing.
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.
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.
The study of muscles and their movements. A system that uses muscle-testing procedures to gain information about a patient's overall state of health, such as nutritional deficiencies and food sensitivities, with weakness in certain muscles being associated with imbalances in the body. Practitioners also analyze muscle function, posture, gait and other structural factors in addition to inquiring about lifestyle factors that may be contributing to a health-related problem.
Study of muscles, especially the mechanics of human motion.
Chiropractors are often trained in kinesiology; it is a technique based on the belief that specific muscle function is related to certain body systems, and that the muscles can therefore be used to diagnose a variety of physical problems. The muscles are tested, and weakness is then related to specific organ/system function.
See also: Kinesiology (academic)