Does applied kinesiology work?

Applied kinesiology is a bizarre alternative medicine method offered mainly by chiropractors and naturopaths. It has nothing to do with actual kinesiology, the study of human movement. ... It would be like studying the Nigerian email scam or a penis enlargement pill to see if it really works. read more

Applied kinesiology combines muscle testing with asking questions to connect with the body's innate wisdom. Generally kinesiologists will ask simple yes/no questions. The problem here is what questions are being asked, who they are being asked to, and how they are being interpreted. read more

Patients are often wowed by “the AK effect” — they feel weaker or stronger in response to certain questions or substances, and they can see with their own eyes the effect of test on their arm, like watching a health-o-meter twitch. read more

Applied kinesiology is a pseudo scientific technique that is used in alternative medicine. Applied Kinesiology claims to have the ability to diagnose illness and choose treatment by analyzing muscles for their weakness and strength. Present day evidence does not support the use of Applied Kinesiology for diagnosing any illness. read more