Introduction to biomechanics


What is Kinesiology??

Kinesiology = Science of Movement.principles of biomechanics and exercise.
Kinesiology originated in the 1960s as a3 ) Specialised Kinesiology is the main
system of natural health care thattype of Kinesiolgy used in "natural
combines muscle testing and monitoringmedicine". The main difference between
to assess energy and body function. ByApplied and Traditional Kinesiology and
applying a range of gentle yet powerfulSpecialized/Energy Kinesiology is that
healing techniques it has been fund toSpecialized Kinesiology often uses a
improve health, wellbeing and vitality."Straight Arm muscle test" and ask
Practitioners undertake years ofverbal "Yes and No" questions where as
training to be able to access thethe other two types don't.
movement of energy - or what the ChineseWhat exactly does a Kinesiologist do?
call Chi - around the body and brain.Kinesiologoists examines the body as a
Their understanding is that the body iswhole instead of a series of ailments.
already aware of what it needs to heal.They work on a 'muscle testing"
What Kinesiology practitioners are ableapplication which, in its self, will
to do in a therapeutic sense, is to helpallow them to access which muscle groups
the body process that information inare affected and how they apply to the
order to aid the natural healingrest of the body. They feel that if
process.allowed, the body can heal itself, but
What Styles of Kinesiology are Availableat time, just needs a little assistance.
There are many different styles ofThis can be in the form of relaxation,
Kinesiology and they can generally bemassage, osteopathy, physiotherapy etc.
divided into three groups:They feel that the relationship between
1) Applied Kinesiology, used bythe quality of movement and overall
Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Medicalhuman is very important and this is
Doctors and Dentists.studied very closely.
"Applied kinesiology is a system ofWho can benefit from Kinesiology
diagnosis that utilizes the manualKinesiology can be used for pain relief,
muscle testing response as a reflectionstress, depression, digestive upsets,
of the status of the anterior horn motorfatigue, back pain, allergies, nervous
neuron pool of the muscle being tested.disorders, sports injuries, and general
The fundamental objective of this newwellbeing. Kinesiology can be used on a
system of diagnosis is the evaluationbroad spectrum of ailments and basically
and correction of nervous systemwhere, as the result of injury,
irritation through the application ofemotional trauma, nutritional or other
"natural therapies" designed to removeunresolved stress, the energy flow is
noxious irritants and restore normalinterrupted and the whole body is
neurological expression, thereby aidingaffected, kinesiology can and will be
in the promotion of health and thebeneficial.
prevention of disease." Kerry McCordDuring treatment patients generally
& Walter Schmitt,"Quintessentialremain fully clothed. It is advised that
Applications: A(K) Clinical Protocol"patients receive a series of treatments
(St. Petersburg, Florida: HealthWorks!,to see a beneficial change although some
April 2005).report improvement after one session.
2 ) Traditional Kinesiology is mainlySessions usually require a minimum of 30
used within the Physiological,minutes and are usually totally pain
Physiotherapy fields and works apon thefree.



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