What is Applied Kinesiology (AK)?
AK is an interdisciplinary approach to health care, which draws together the core elements of the complementary therapies, creating a more unified approach to the diagnosis and treatment of functional illness. AK uses functional assessment measures such as posture and gait analysis, manual muscle testing as functional neurologic evaluation, range of motion, static palpation, and motion analysis. These assessments are used in conjunction with standard methods of diagnosis, such as, clinical history, physical examination findings, laboratory tests, and instrumentation to develop a clinical impression of the unique physiologic condition of each patient including an impression of the patients functional physiologic status. When appropriate, this clinical impression is used as a guide to the application of conservative physiologic therapeutics.
A.K. is an interdisciplinary approach to health care, which brings together the core elements of the alternative therapies, creating a complete approach to the diagnosis and treatment of each individual patient. A.K. uses functional assessments such as posture and gait analysis, and manual muscle testing, range of motion, and palpation. These assessments are used in combination with standard diagnosis, such as clinical history, physical examination findings, and laboratory tests. When appropriate, this clinical impression is used as a guide for the individual treatment of each patient.
