Book Review: Applied Kinesiology: Muscle Response in Diagnosis, Therapy, and Preventive Medicine

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Applied Kinesiology. Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a form of medical diagnosis using manual muscle-strength testing as a primary feedback mechanism to examine how a person's body is functioning. LaRue Eppler is the Official Guide to Applied Kinesiology . Applied Kinesiology: Muscle Response in Diagnosis, Therapy, and Preventive Medicine, by Tom Valentine, Carole Valentine, and Douglas P. Hetrick, is a valuable resource for people interested in Applied Kinesiology, and it is available through Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.

A practical and reliable diagnostic tool that has emerged over the past twenty-five years, kinesiology is the study of the mechanics of bodily motion, especially muscle movements and their relationship to our body systems. Viewing the body as a balanced triad of structure, chemistry, and mentality, applied kinesiology gauges muscle response to pinpoint underlying physical problems. Within 30 minutes, a competent kinesiologist can evaluate bodily functions and provide a readout on the workings of the glands, organs, lymphatic system, circulatory and nervous systems, circulation, and muscle-bone structure. Applied Kinesiology demonstrates how this technique can be of practical use for everyone.