Conclusion : There is insufficient evidence for diagnostic accuracy within kinesiology , the validity of muscle response and the effectiveness of kinesiology for any condition .
Introduction : Kinesiology is a diagnostic , therapeutic complementary therapy utilising subtle change in manual muscle testing results to evaluate the body ’s energetic balance and select healing modalities .
Anecdotal evidence suggests kinesiology is helpful , therefore we wished to critically review the literature .
Aims : ( 1 ) To ascertain if diagnostic accuracy including inter-examiner reliability has been established . (
2 ) To review whether there is evidence for its therapeutic effectiveness . (
3 ) To critically assess the quality of relevant studies .
New diagnostic and therapeutic approach to thyroid-associated orbitopathy based on applied kinesiology and homeopathic therapy.
OBJECTIVES To investigate pathogenetic mechanisms related to the lacrimal and lymphatic gl and s in patients with thyroid-associated orbitopathy ( TAO ) , and the potential of applied kinesiology diagnosis and homeopathic therapeutic measures . DESIGN Prospect i ve . SETTING S/LOCATION Thyroid outpatient unit and a specialized center for complementary medicine ( WOMED , Innsbruck ; R.M. and H.M. ) . SUBJECTS Thirty-two ( 32 ) patients with TAO , 23 with a long-st and ing disease , and 9 showing discrete initial changes . All patients were euthyroid at the time of the investigation . INTERVENTIONS Clinical investigation was done , using applied kinesiology methods . Departing from normal reacting muscles , both target organs as well as therapeutic measures were tested . Affected organs will produce a therapy localization ( TL ) that turns a normal muscle tone weak . Using the same approach , specific counteracting therapies ( i.e. , tonsillitis nosode and lymph mobilizing agents ) were tested . OUTCOME MEASURES Change of lid swelling , of ocular movement discomfort , ocular lock , tonsil reactivity and Traditional Chinese Medicine criteria including tenderness of San Yin Jiao ( SP6 ) and tongue diagnosis were recorded in a grade d fashion . RESULTS Positive TL reactions were found in the subm and ibular tonsillar structures , the pharyngeal tonsils , the San Yin Jiao point , the lacrimal gl and , and with the functional ocular lock test . Both Lymphdiaral ( Pascoe , Giessen , Germany ) and the homeopathic preparation chronic tonsillitis nosode at a C3 potency ( Spagyra , Grödig , Austria ) counteracted these changes . Both agents were used therapeutically over 3 - 6 months , after which all relevant parameters showed improvement . CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrates the involvement of lymphatic structures and flow in the pathogenesis of TAO . The tenderness of the San Yin Jiao point correlates to the above mentioned changes and should be included in the clinical evaluation of these patients
Conclusion : There is insufficient evidence for diagnostic accuracy within kinesiology , the validity of muscle response and the effectiveness of kinesiology for any condition .
Introduction : Kinesiology is a diagnostic , therapeutic complementary therapy utilising subtle change in manual muscle testing results to evaluate the body ’s energetic balance and select healing modalities .
Anecdotal evidence suggests kinesiology is helpful , therefore we wished to critically review the literature .
Aims : ( 1 ) To ascertain if diagnostic accuracy including inter-examiner reliability has been established . (
2 ) To review whether there is evidence for its therapeutic effectiveness . (
3 ) To critically assess the quality of relevant studies .