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This update of the bestselling book on Applied Kinesiology introduces a diagnostic method that uses manual muscle testing to assess the body’s structure, chemistry, and psyche Manual muscle testing is a standard medical diagnostic technique that utilizes full-strength contraction of the muscle tested. An Applied Kinesiology (AK) muscle test uses this method to not only assess the general integrity of the muscle but to also reveal structural, chemical, and mental weaknesses. To perform an AK muscle test, the practitioner applies light pressure that the client then resists. If the client cannot resist the pressure, the muscle ‘tests weak,’ indicating a structural problem or imbalance that needs to be resolved. Further applications include working with a muscle that tests strong ‘in the clear’ as a diagnostic tool to determine the effect of stimuli including touch, nutrients, medicines, allergens, emotions, poor posture, and stressful memories.Opening with a detailed description of the history and applications of Applied Kinesiology, this book covers the theory, procedure, and interpretation of the muscle test, including diagnosis and correction techniques for areas of weakness. Thirty-three muscle tests for different areas of the body are accompanied by instructive photographs with superimposed anatomical drawings that demonstrate the method and various treatment points. A useful appendix includes a glossary of anatomical terms and special vocabulary; a step-by-step plan for conducting a session; and a list of contacts and sources for Applied Kinesiology materials. Offering a new preface and additional techniques in the areas of manual medicine, orthomolecular medicine, and psychology, Applied Kinesiology, Revised Edition shares the author’s discoveries as well as anecdotal observations to stimulate further research.Table of Contents1. From Biomechanics to Applied Kinesiology2. Scientific Principles of Applied Kinesiology3. The Muscle Test4. Pretests5. Diagnosis and Correction Techniques6. Muscle Tests7. Applied Kinesiology and Manual Medicine8. Applied Kinesiology and Orthomolecular Medicine9. Applied Kinesiology and the Psyche10. Personal Discoveries and Garnered Methods for Further Consideration

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Editorial Reviews: About the Author ROBERT FROST received degrees in psychology, biology, and physics from the University of California, Santa Cruz. He has studied traditional kinesiology and Neurolinguistic Programming, and is a teacher of the Alexander Technique. Since 1998 he has been active in the international College of Applied Kinesiology in Germany, creating courses combining psychology and Applied Kinesiology. The author lives in Gardnerville, Nevada. –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Review “Applied Kinesiology is something that can be performed with knowledge, with physiological facts, and with predictable certainty. It should be done, it can be done, and this book offers a means and measure of how it’s done.” —George J. Goodheart, DC, founder of Applied Kinesiology “This book presents the basic techniques of Applied Kinesiology simply enough for the layperson to understand and clearly enough to be used as a reference for the practitioner. It provides a good bridge for many kinesiologists to learn about classical Applied Kinesiology.” —Wolfgang Gerz, MD, past president of ICAK-D, International College of Applied Kinesiology, Germany “Applied Kinesiology in the hands of qualified practitioners can be one of the most important noninvasive diagnostic and treatment methods known to alternative medicine. Offering the history and fundamentals of Applied Kinesiology as well as some more advanced techniques, Robert Frost’s valuable book will benefit anyone interested in this modality whether one is new in the field or a seasoned professional. I salute Dr. Frost for a book well written.” —Michael Lebowitz, DC –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Awesome book. If this is your interest then you need this book.

Very well written book on applied Kinesiology.

Great book.

Here’s why I like this book:1) In depth yet accessible language. In many cases, anatomical words that might be new to certain readers are described in parenthesis. Failing that, the book has a full glossary of all medical/anatomical words that appear in the text.2) Excellent description of execution of AK muscle testing procedure. It’s worth noting that different forms of AK use different methods. The one used in this text is quite easy to ‘feel’. However, because it involves a maximal contraction of the target muscle, it can be difficult to use on particularly sore muscle groups.3) In depth descriptions of corrective procedures used in (this form of) AK. These include some good soft tissue manipulation.4) The muscle sedation points are particularly effective for symptomatic pain reduction.5) Excellent description of therapy localization– this can save the practitioner a lot of time.6) The only resource I’m aware of for this version of AK. There aren’t many resources that are useful to the practitioner anyway, the only other complete resource I’m aware of being ‘Touch For Health’. This one (AK) is quite different from that (TFH), and so makes a useful if contrasting compliment to TFH.7) Useful appendix that includes an example of a complete AK session.8) The only source I’ve found that deals with muscles that ‘refuse’ to respond to stimulus intended to reduce over facilitation (hypertonicity, both localized and systemic).9) Solid and self-contained.10) Contains some treatment modalities not contained elsewhere.There isn’t really anything I dislike about the book or found incomplete.

Very cool book about AK.

Great book!

A good book to osteopaths and chiropractors. Interesting but a bit heavy to read, not for the “normal” public.

A well put together explanation of Applied Kinesiology. Very organized and well referenced.

One book with all the information and great photos that help you see how the muscle runs when in testing mode; it has overlays of the muscle over clear ‘skin’ photos.

Just perfect

A book required for studying purposes.Difficult to provide a fair review as haven’t read the whole book, given the timeframe fro purchase date however it arrived on time and in excellent condition.

It’s a good and complete manual about classical A.K., a reference summary text for professional patictioners. Clear b/w photos of muscular tests and exercises. It does not contain techniques about specialized/alternative kinesiology, only A.K.

I was glad to get it on sale. It has way more information than “Applied Kinesiology” by Carol and To Valentine. but It’s still an introductory book. If you’re looking for full fleshed textbooks like this, I think you have to be ready to pay a hundred bucks or so.