Applied Kinesiology

Kinesiology is the study of the body's movement and the mechanisms by which it occurs. Applied Kinesiology is essentially the practice of applying this knowledge to optimize body function. When the function of the body improves, by definition so does the health of the person.

Applied kinesiology is practiced by making use of the muscle reflex test phenomenon. In this test the ability of a muscle to maintain the position of a limb (for example the arm) is evaluated by applying a gradually increasing controlled force to the end of the limb. For instance we might test the strength of the shoulder muscle (the deltoid) by having the patient extend their arm out parallel to the floor, and applying a graduated controlled force of a few ounces to their arm in the wrist area. If the muscle we are testing is functioning normally it will be able to resist our force and keep the arm stable.

How we make use of it in Dentistry

  • Structural Integration
  • Bite Stress
  • Diagnosis and treatment of Cavitations
  • Diagnosis of Fractured Teeth
  • Diagnosis of Infections
  • Diagnosis of Dental-Somatic Acupuncture Reflex: Differentiating Cause and Effect
  • Materials Compatibility Testing
  • Nutritional Testing: Contact Reflex Analysis

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