Applied kinesiology
Alternate names: AK, Health Kinesiology, Kinésiologie Appliquée, Kinésiologie Éducative, Kinesiology Muscle Test, Quinesiología, Test Musculaire de la Kinésiologie
Background
Applied kinesiology is a chiropractic technique used to diagnose and treat medical conditions. It was developed by the chiropractor George Goodheart. Applied kinesiology should not be confused with kinesiotherapy or general kinesiology, which does not claim to diagnose or treat disease.
Applied kinesiology is used for breast pain (mastalgia), developmental delay disorders in children, and other conditions. However, there is no reliable scientific evidence that applied kinesiology is an accurate indicator of medical conditions or disease.
Applied kinesiology is used for breast pain (mastalgia), developmental delay disorders in children, and other conditions. However, there is no reliable scientific evidence that applied kinesiology is an accurate indicator of medical conditions or disease.
Safety Safety definitions
Applied kinesiology is POSSIBLY SAFE and there are no known safety concerns when it is used appropriately. However, applied kinesiology should not be relied on to identify or diagnose medical conditions in place of modern diagnostic techniques. This might lead to delays in diagnosis and treatment.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of applied kinesiology during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Likely ineffective Effectiveness definitions
- Diagnosing a disease. Most research shows that applied kinesiology does not reliably identify or diagnose disease.
Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Child development. Early research shows that chiropractic treatment with applied kinesiology might improve mental function in children with developmental delay disorders. But it is not clear if this change is due to a "placebo effect".
- A learning disorder marked by difficulty reading (dyslexia). Early research shows that applied kinesiology along with other treatments might improve self-esteem in children with dyslexia. But there is mixed evidence whether it helps with learning in these children.
- Breast pain (mastalgia). Early research shows that applied kinesiology treatments might reduce breast pain in women with this problem. But it is not clear if this is from a "placebo effect".
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate or safe use of applied kinesiology depends on several factors such as the condition being treated or the person administering the treatment. Be sure to seek and follow relevant directions from your physician or other healthcare professional before using this treatment.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if this treatment interacts with any medicines. Before using this treatment, talk with your health professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
Applied kinesiology is a chiropractic technique used to diagnose and treat conditions. It is based on the belief that build-up of toxins around muscles results in weakness in that area. By identifying muscle weakness, the practitioner is able to identify areas of disease. However, there is no reliable scientific evidence that applied kinesiology is an accurate indicator of medical conditions or disease.
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