Applied Kinesiology
7 Hour CE Course 
Description
This highly illustrated, in-depth course examines key concepts and principles, new methods and actual case histories in the practice of Applied Kinesiology (AK). Learn about how new AK muscle testing and correction methods can benefit massage therapists and their clients. The textbook contains essential reference materials you can use over and over. This course does not teach hands-on skills. Please seek additional experience, with a mentor, to add hands-on skills.
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| Materials and Test Shipped to You | Contents: Text and workbook with multiple-choice test shipped to you. | $85 | |
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| Text Materials Shipped and Test Online | Contents: Text shipped to you. Online multiple-choice test. | $85 | |
Content Outline
| From Biomechanics to Applied Kinesiology | 1 hour |
| Scientific Principles of Applied Kinesiology | 1.5 hour |
| The Muscle Test | 1 hour |
| Pretests | 1 hour |
| Assessment | 1 hour |
| Muscle Tests | 0.5 hour |
| Appendices and References | |
| Open-Book Test and Course Evaluation Form | 1 hour |
Testimonials
Love this course. There is a lot of information in the text book. Over all it is a very informative study. It will definitely add a new dimension to my practice.K. Hanson, LMT
The Applied Kinesology Book will be a great reference. I welcomed the information and found it extremely helpful and useful.K. Redfern, LMT, NCTMB
Learning Objectives
- Identify the history, key concepts, fundamental procedures and benefits of Applied Kinesiology (AK).
- Recognize and correctly order the step-by-step procedures of muscle testing.
- Define examiner prejudice, identify examples of how it occurs and how to prevent it
- Identify essential pretests to improve accuracy in testing results.
- Identify and correctly order assessment and methods for a variety of problems.
Sample Text
In conjunction with muscle testing, challenge helps the examiner to discover the underlying factors and corrective measures for any disturbance. In general, any challenge that can correct a problem will strengthen and make normotonic a muscle that tests weak because of the problem, when the correction implied by that challenge is appropriately implemented.
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If the abdominal muscles test weak, it may be due to excessive tension in their antagonist, the ______ muscle.
- quadratus lumborum
- rectus femoris
- sacrospinalis
- trapezius
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Customer Reviews
This is an excellent way of learning without STRESS.A. Kubinek, LMT, NCTMB
It was so easy to order from the website. The materials arrived quickly. This home study course was convenient, economical, and a great way to fulfill the NCBTMB ethics requirement!Sandra Mainardi, CMT, Lincoln Park, NJ