Does kinesiology (muscle testing) really work?

Greek words kinesis (movement) and kinein (to move)

Ive read that It works, by medical workers

It’s very important to distinguish between kinesiology and Applied Kinesiology.

In North America, kinesiologists are conferred a Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in Kinesiology or Human Kinetics, while in Australia or New Zealand, they are often conferred an Applied Science (Human Movement) degree (or higher). Kinesiologists assess human movement, performance, and function by applying the sciences of biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, and motor learning. Kinesiologists are involved in the rehabilitation, prevention, and management of disorders to maintain, rehabilitate, or enhance movement, function or performance in the areas of sport, recreation, work, and exercise. Kinesiologists also provide consulting services, conduct research, and develop policies related to rehabilitation, human motor performance, ergonomics, and occupational health and safety. The bodily motion utilized from physical motion sets the rhythm for the organs in the body.

Kinesiology, derived from the Greek words kinesis (movement) and kinein (to move), also known as human kinetics, is the science of human movement. It is a discipline that focuses on Physical Activity. A kinesiological approach applies scientific based medical principles towards the analysis, preservation and enhancement of human movement in all settings and populations. Kinesiologists work in research, the fitness industry, clinically, and in industrial environments. Studies on human motion may be supported by computer vision, using stereo camera systems for pose recognition and motion modeling. It is not to be confused with applied kinesiology, a controversial alternative medicine technique related to chiropractic techniques.

The practice of Kinesiology is the assessment of movement, performance, and function; and the rehabilitation, prevention, and management of disorders to maintain, rehabilitate, and enhance movement, performance, and function in the areas of sport, recreation, work, exercise, and general activities of daily living and has produced verifiable, repeatable and reliable results in both clinical settings and research environments.

Have you read or heard of the book ‘Power vs. Force’ by David R. Hawkins? He also wrote 2 other books on the subject…It is a book that explains a lot of the concepts of applied kinesiology, and its more advanced uses, mostly for gauging level of consciousness (which has a scale from 0 to 1000).

I have had a lot of testing done this way for various reasons. My house had crystals placed in it to have the consciousness elevated in that space, and we had every member of the family tested. Also, I had a naturopathic doctor do an extensive examination of my allergies (or mild sensitivites) to foods using it.

Sometimes I use it when I’m not sure about a new product, and none of the labelling gives me much reason to like or dislike it. Personally, I think it is a useful tool, no matter the use, but I don’t really care to subscribe to the whole New Age stuff.

well it must if I have to spend a year studying it

I know occupational therapists (and I’m assuming physical therapists) use it to make treatment and prevention plans for clients because it deals with range of motion in muscles

It works on most folks. It does not work on everyone. I am one it does not work on. I wish it did.

I have quite a bit of experience with muscle testing. It is fascinating…and, so simple. And, for me and others I’ve witnessed…it definitely works.

Experiment and have fun. Journal and if you’re really up for some stimulating experiments in a related field, read The Secret Life of Plants. Amazing, amazing!