Kinesiology

The term kinesiology comes from the Greek κίνησις - kinesis, which means movement. In the medical field, the term kinesiology is used with reference to the study of muscle movement, whereas applied kinesiology is an alternative diagnostic method based on biofeedback. Applied kinesiology was first developed in the 1960s by the American chiropractor George Goodheart, so it may be argued that this discipline is still in its early days. Nevertheless, it is gaining increasing popularity as a complementary prevention and therapeutic tool with healthcare professionals such as physicians, dentists, physiotherapists and osteopaths all over the world.Applied kinesiology is based on feedback the body provides by means of a specific muscle test, which enables the subconscious to directly point at the source of complaint without the mediation of rational thought and interpretation. This allows energy imbalances or physical ailments to be detected and treated appropriately. The kinesiological approach is based on the assumption that the human body “knows” what is good for it; therefore, the kinesiological muscle test “questions” the body to detect any blockages and disorders as well as the most suitable therapeutic methods to cure them.

Depending on the result, the kinesiologist has a choice of several therapeutic options to meet the specific needs of each patient.