The practitioner applies pressure to a specific muscle while the patient resists.
Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a diagnostic system that uses to evaluate various aspects of a person's health . Developed in the 1960s by chiropractor George Goodheart , it operates on the "Triad of Health," which suggests that well-being is a balance of three factors: structural, chemical, and mental. Core Principles Applied Kinesiology
The central idea of AK is that the body is an interconnected system. If a specific organ or system is stressed, it will manifest as a change in the strength of a related muscle. Practitioners, primarily , use muscle resistance tests to identify these imbalances. For example, if a patient’s arm gives way during a test, the practitioner might interpret this as a sign of a nutritional deficiency, an emotional block, or a spinal misalignment. Diagnostic Approach The diagnostic process typically involves several steps: The practitioner applies pressure to a specific muscle