Kinesiology is derived from the Greek term ‘kinesis’ meaning movement and the suffix ‘ology’ indicating a science or branch or knowledge. Therefore on a basic level Kinesiology is the study of human movement.
The term “Kinesiology” was first introduced by Carl August Gassner, a German anatomist, in his 1792 book, Lehrbuch der Muskellehre. He focused on the study of human movement and the mechanics of muscles.
However in modern times the concept of muscle testing was first developed in the early 20th century by a Boston Orthopedic surgeon, R.W. Lovett. Lovett used muscle testing to analyse disabilities resulting from polio and nerve damage. He applied muscle testing to trace spinal nerve damage because muscles that tested weak often had a common spinal nerve. He first published his findings in 1932.
In 1945 Henry and Florence Kendall modified and systematised Lovett’s ideas and published their pioneering book, “Muscle Testing and Function”. The book provides coverage of muscle testing, plus evaluation and treatment of faulty and painful postural conditions.
In 1964 an American chiropractor, Dr George J. Goodheart corrected a patient’s chronic winged scapula by pressing on nodules found near the origin and insertion of the involved anterior serratus muscle. He discovered that there was a relationship between meridians, major organs and also muscles. By combining his discoveries with work done by his predecessors: Chapman’s points for lymphatic function and Bennet’s points for vascular function, Applied Kinesiology was born.
Then in 1973 Chiropractor Dr. John Thie, a student of Goodheart, published Touch for Health. Thie had developed a comprehensive synthesis of Chinese meridians, chiropractic techniques, and person-centered counseling. Opening these techniques to a wider audience meant, Kinesiology became widespread.
In present times, Kinesiology is an innovative fusion of five element acupuncture and osteopathy, with influences from neuroscience, behavioural psychology and functional medicine. This allows the Kinesiologist to help people resolve a wide range of issues, while unlocking their own innate healing abilities.
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