This book is for those who want a detailed introduction to applied kinesiology as it is performed by qualified chiropractors, medical doctors, and health professionals. The goal of this book is to present the principles and basic practices in their original form as developed by George Goodheart, but in a manner and a format which may be understood even by the reader with no prior medical training.

The main portion of the book provides the theoretical background necessary to deply understand how muscle testing is performed and how muscle strengthening techniques function. The testing and strengthening of 33 muscles are illustrated and carefully described, including origin-insertion technique, neurolymphatic reflex point massage, neurovascular reflex point holding, and manipulation of the neuromuscular spindle cells and Golgi tendon organs. Advanced AK diagnostic and treatment techniques explained include therapy localization, challenge, nutritional and other substance testing, individual activation of the right and left brain, repeated muscle testing, muscle stretch response, and reactive muscles, which are described in a step-by-step format for easy application in a therapeutic session. A selection of case histories helps the reader move from theory to practice. A glossary contains anatomical and specific term defnitions

Mastery of the practical techniques in this text should give any health professional the ability to help patients dispel health problems, improve posture and coordination, eliminate pains, and increase endurance and recuperative powers.