Applied Kinesiology,
Synopsis, Second edition
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Table of contents:
New/modified material is in this color.
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Functional Conditions
Research
Research Opportunity
Triad of Health
Structure
Chemical
Mental
Structural Balance
Five Factors of the IVF
Muscle-Organ/Gland Association
Body Language
Temporal Sphenoidal Line
Examination
Hologram Model of Nervous System and Memory
Chapter 2 - General Examination & Treatment Procedures
Postural Analysis
Therapy Localization
Enhancing Therapy Localization
Two-Point Therapy Localization
Right and Left Brain Function
Therapy Localization with Emphasis on Unilateral Brain Activity
Temporal Tap
Eyes Into Distortion (EID)
Body Into Distortion (BID)
Origin/Insertion Technique
Neurolymphatic Reflexes
Neurovascular Reflexes
Stress Receptors
Foot Reflexes
Hand Reflexes
Proprioceptors
Joint Receptors
Muscle Proprioceptors
Reactive Muscles
Cutaneous Receptors
Chapter 3 - Spinal Column
Lovett Reactor
Vertebral Subluxations
Intrinsic Spinal Muscles
Anterior Thoracic Subluxation
Occipital Subluxation
Upper Cervical Subluxation
Primary Atlas Technique (PAT)
Sacral Distortion
Sacral Subluxation Examination
Correction
Respiratory Adjustment
Persistent Subluxation
Imbrication Subluxation
Intraosseous Subluxations
Vertebral Fixations
Occipital Fixation
Sacral Fixation
Sacroiliac Fixation
Fixation-Masking Patterns
Weight-Bearing Fixations
Flexion and Extension - Atlas and Occiput
Lumbar Intervertebral Disc
Cervical Disc Syndrome
Cervical Compaction Technique
Pelvic Categories
Category I
Category II
Category IIsi
Category IIsp
Category III
PiLUS
Deep Tendon Reflex Examination
Spondylogenic Reflex
Spondylogenic Reflex Syndrome Patterns
Nuchal Ligament
Sacrospinous and Sacrotuberous Ligaments
Iliolumbar Ligament
Sagittal Suture Tap Technique
Chapter 4 - Nutrition
Introduction
The Nervous System's Role in Nutrition
Learned Response
Regulation of Food Intake
Self-selection in Nutritional Deficiency
Oral Absorption
Olfactory Response
Human Food Selection
Learned Response of Humans
Importance of Chewing Food
Neurologic Aspects of Gustatory Control
Gustatory Receptors
Gustatory Nerves
Central Control
Gland and Other Tissue Support
Applied Kinesiology Nutritional Testing
Adverse Compounds
Olfactory Stimulation
Interaction
Allopathic or Nutritional?
Nutritional Dossage and Administration
Parotid and Thymus Role
Dehydration
Ribonucleic Acid
Research in Nutritional Testing
Chapter 5 - Neurologic Disorganization
Finding the Cause of Neurologic Disorganization
Sensory Nerve Receptors
Ocular Lock
Organization
Hidden Switching
Disturbed Development
Cross-Pattern Treatment
Cross-Pattern Activity
Disturbed Development
Cross-Pattern Treatment
Chapter 6 - Basic AK Testing and Treatment Procedures
Injury Recall
Injury Recall Technique (IRT)
Summary of Injury Recall Technique
Memory Recall
Repeated Muscle Action
Aerobic/Anerobic Muscle Function
Repeated Muscle Activation Patient Induced
Muscle Stretch Reaction
Fascial Release
Trigger Points
Myofascial Gelosis
Muscle Stretch Reaction Differential Diagnosis
Ligament Stretch Reaction
Examination
Correction
Strain/Counterstrain
Etiology and Body Language
Examination and Diagnosis
Psoas
Gluteus Maximus
Ankle and Foot
Gait Testing
Walking Gait Temporal Pattern
Ligament Interlink
PRYT Technique
Pitch
Roll
Yaw
Tilt
Equilibrium Reflex Synchronization
Labyrinthine Reflexes
Head-on-Neck Reflexes
Visual Righting Reflexes
Pelvic Reflexes
Muscle Testing
Therapy Localization
Correction
Rib and Spinal Fixation ("Limbic Technique")
Rib Pump Technique
Dural Tension
Filum Terminale Cephalad Lift Technique
Cerebellum
Chapter 7 - Meridian Therapy
Introduction
Yin and Yang
Meridians
Circulation of Energy
Types of Meridian Points
Methods of Point Stimulation
Body Measurements
Main Meridians
Lung
Large Intestine
Stomach
Spleen
Heart
Small Intestine
Bladder
Kidney
Circulation Sex
Triple Heater
Gallbladder
Liver
Conception Vessel
Governing Vessel
Thermal Examination
Symptomatic Pattern of Meridian Imbalance
Alarm Points
Pulse Diagnosis
Associated Points
Beginning and Ending Technique
Circulation of Energy
Then and Now Technique
Tonification and Sedation Points
Antenna Effect on Acu-Points
Applied Kinesiology Use of Melzack-Wall Gate Theory in Pain Control
Five Elements
Five Element Associations
Meridian Balancing with the Five-Element Law
Chart of Command Points
Auriculotherapy
Chapter 8 - Muscles, Testing and Function
The Science and Art of Manual Muscle Testing
Factors that Influence Manual Muscle Testing
Piriformis
Hamstrings
Quadriceps
Adductors
Abdominals
Abdominal Muscle Exercise
Tensor Fascia Lata
Gluteus Medius/Gluteus Minimus
Gluteus Maximus
Sartorius
Gracilis
Sartorius Alternate Test
Gracilis Alternate Test
Psoas
Iliacus
Popliteus
Soleus
Gastrocnemius
Tibialis Anterior
Tibialis Posterior
Peroneus Tertius
Peroneus Longus and Brevis
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Flexor Hallucis Brevis
Extensor Hallucis Longus and Brevis
Extensor Digitorum Longus and Brevis
Trapezius
Trapezius - Middle Division
Trapezius - Lower Division
Trapezius - Upper Division
Subclavius
Rhomboids - Major and Minor
Levator Scapula
Latissimus Dorsi
Pectoralis Minor
Pectoralis Major - Clavicular Division
Pectoralis Major - Sternal Division
Supraspinatus
Deltoid
Deltoid - Middle Division
Deltoid - Anterior Division
Deltoid - Posterior Division
Teres Major
Subscapularis
Teres Minor
Infraspinatus
Serratus Anticus
Coracobrachialis
Biceps Brachii
Brachioradialis
Triceps Brachii
Anconeus
Supinator
Pronator Teres
Pronator Quadratus
Opponens Pollicis
Opponens Digiti Minimi
Sternocleidomastoid
Neck Flexors (Medial)
Neck Extensors (Deep)
Sacrospinalis (as a group)
Quadratus Lumborum
Chapter 9 - Stomatognathic System
Introduction
Cranial Motion
Integration of the Stomatognathic System
Indications to Evaluate the Stomatognathic System
Cranial Examination and Treatment
Inspiration Assist Cranial Fault
Expiration Assist Cranial Fault
Sphenobasilar Inspiration Assist Cranial Fault
Sphenobasilar Expiration Assist Cranial Fault
Glabella Cranial Fault
Temporal Bulge Cranial Fault
Parietal Descent Cranial Fault
Internal Frontal Cranial Fault
External Frontal Cranial Fault
Nasosphenoid Cranial Fault
Universal Cranial Fault
Sutural Cranial Faults
Sagittal Suture Cranial Fault
Squamosal Suture Cranial Fault
Lambdoidal Suture Cranial Fault
Zygomatic Suture Cranial Faults
Custom Cranial Faults
Cranial Summary
Sacral Respiratory Function
Sacral Inspiration Assist Fault
Sacral Expiration Assist Fault
Sacral Wobble
Atlanto-Occipital Countertorque
Integration Within the Stomatognathic System
Stomatognathic System Closed Kinematic Chain
Muscles of Mastication and Mandibular Movement
Temporalis
Masseter
Internal (Medial) Pterygoid
Buccinator
External (Lateral) Pterygoid
Neuroanatomic Basis of Mandibular Movement
TMJ Examination and Treatment
Pterygoid Muscle Strain/Counterstrain Technique
Challenge and Manipulation of Teeth
Hyoid Muscles and Function
Digastric Muscle
Stylohyoid
Mylohyoid
Geniohyoid
Sternohyoid
Sternothyroid
Thyrohyoid
Omohyoid
Examination and Treatment
Stomatognathic System Examination and Treatment Summary
Chapter 10 - Mental and Emotional Conditions
Mental And Emotional Conditions
Psychological Reversal
Blood Sugar
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disabilities
Emotional Neurovascular Reflex
Bach Flower Remedies
Guide to the Bach Flower Remedies
Emotional Backache
Homolateral Gait and Crawl Pattern
Treatment for Phobias
Chapter 11 - Orthopedic Conditions
Introduction
Weight-Bearing Tests
Foot Reflexes and Reactions
Foot Pronation
Tarsal Tunnel
Functional Hallux Limitus
Knee
Shoulder and Shoulder Girdle
Five Joints of the Shoulder
Slipped Bicipital Tendon
Elbow
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Pisiform Hamate Syndrome
Idiopathic Scoliosis
Chapter 12 - Systemic Conditions
Ileocecal Valve Syndrome
Contol of Valve Function
Valve Function Importance
Body Language and Examination
Treatment
Differential Diagnosis and Treatment
Summary
Colon
Adrenal Stress Disorder
Triad of Stress
Types of Stress
General Adaptation Syndrome
Hereditary Factors
Adrenal Physiology
Examination
AK Examination and Treatment
Blood Sugar Handling Stress
Physiology
Mechanisms and Effects of Hypoglycemia
Examination Considerations
Glucose Tolerance Test
Applied Kinesiology Testing
Harris Diet
Insulin Resistance and Syndrome X
Adrenals, Sugar, Liver, Sulfate, and Joints
AK Testing for Adequate Sulfate
Joint Trauma of Degeneration
Allergies and Hypersensitivity
Applied Kinesiology Testing
Pulse Method Testing
Treatment
Calcium and Hydrochloric Acid
Hypoadrenia
Mental
Retrograde Lymphatic Technique
Thyroid
Laboratory Examination
Thyroid Physiologic Activity
Subclinical Hypothyroid
Hypothyroid Symptoms
Hyperthyroid Symptoms
Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyperlipoproteinemia
Cholesterol Metabolism
LDL-HDL
Types of Fats
Hydrogenated Fats
Processed and Artificial Foods
Cholesterol Ingestion
Treatment
Hypertension
Neurologic Control
Cranial Manipulation
Spinal Correction
Kidney and Adrenal
Nutrition
Pineal Gland
Male/Female Conditions
Hormones
Dysmenorrhea
Amenorrhea
Climacteric
Breast Soreness
Vaginitis
Libido
Prostate
Impotence
Levator Ani Muscle
Uterine Lift Technique
Diaphragm
Anatomy
Diaphragmatic Electromagnetic Activity
General Examination
Applied Kinesiology Examination and Treatment
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Symptoms
Examination
Treatment
Ionization
Physiologic Effects
AK Examination and Treatment
Ion Nutrition
Nasal Ionization and Mineral Balance
Reticular Activating System
Examination Overview
Examination and Treatment Protocol
Glossary
Index