--- product_id: 11960141 title: "Applied Kinesiology, Revised Edition: A Training Manual and Reference Book of Basic Principles and Practices" brand: "robert frost ph.d., george j. goodheart jr. d.c." price: "SAR 181" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/11960141-applied-kinesiology-revised-edition-a-training-manual-and-reference-book store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Applied Kinesiology, Revised Edition: A Training Manual and Reference Book of Basic Principles and Practices **Brand:** robert frost ph.d., george j. goodheart jr. d.c. **Price:** SAR 181 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Applied Kinesiology, Revised Edition: A Training Manual and Reference Book of Basic Principles and Practices by robert frost ph.d., george j. goodheart jr. d.c. - **How much does it cost?** SAR 181 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/11960141-applied-kinesiology-revised-edition-a-training-manual-and-reference-book) ## Best For - robert frost ph.d., george j. goodheart jr. d.c. enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted robert frost ph.d., george j. goodheart jr. d.c. brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The revised edition of the best-selling book on Applied Kinesiology, Applied Kinesiology, Revised Edition introduces a diagnostic method that uses manual muscle testing to assess the body's "Triad of Health"--structure, chemistry, and psyche. Manual muscle testing is a standard medical diagnostic technique. As in medical muscle testing, AK muscle testing utilizes full-strength contraction of the muscle tested. To perform the AK muscle test, the examiner provides isometric resistance while the patient maximally contracts the chosen muscle. Then the examiner applies a bit more pressure. If the client cannot resist this extra pressure, the muscle "tests weak," indicating a problem or imbalance that needs to be resolved. This type of strong physiological muscle test is especially accurate for the diagnosis of organ disturbances. Further applications include working with a muscle that tests strong "in the clear" as a diagnostic tool to determine the effect of stimuli including touch, nutrients, medicines, allergens, emotions, poor posture, and stressful memories. Opening with a detailed description of the history and applications of Applied Kinesiology, the book covers the theory, procedure, and intepretation of the muscle test including diagnosis and correction techniques for areas of weakness. Thirty-three muscle tests for different areas of the body are accompanied by instructive photographs with superimposed anatomical drawings that demonstrate the method and various treatment points. A useful appendix includes a glossary of anatomical terms and special vocabulary; a step-by-step plan for conducting a session; and a list of contacts and sources for Applied Kinesiology materials. Offering a new preface and additional techniques in the areas of manual medicine, orthomolecular medicine, and psychology, this revised edition shares the author's discoveries as well as anecdotal observations to stimulate further research. Table of Contents: Foreword; Introduction; Chapter 1: From Biomechanics to Applied Kinesiology; Chapter 2: Scientific Principles of Applied Kinesiology; Chapter 3: The Muscle Test; Chapter 4: Pretests; Chapter 5: Diagnosis and Correction Techniques; Chapter 6: Muscle Tests; Chapter 7: Applied Kinesiology and Manual Medicine; Chapter 8: Applied Kinesiology and Orthomolecular Medicine; Chapter 9: Applied Kinesiology and the Psyche; Chapter 10: Personal Discoveries and Garnered Methods for Further Consideration; Appendices; Index ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 7.99 x 0.79 x 10 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | Isbn 10 | 1583946128 | | Isbn 13 | 978-1583946121 | | Item Weight | 1.81 pounds | | Language | English | | Print Length | 344 pages | | Publication Date | August 20, 2013 | | Publisher | North Atlantic Books | ## Images ![Applied Kinesiology, Revised Edition: A Training Manual and Reference Book of Basic Principles and Practices - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81su20ETf1L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent resource on AK *by on Reviewed in the United States October 9, 2012* Here's why I like this book:1) In depth yet accessible language. In many cases, anatomical words that might be new to certain readers are described in parenthesis. Failing that, the book has a full glossary of all medical/anatomical words that appear in the text.2) Excellent description of execution of AK muscle testing procedure. It's worth noting that different forms of AK use different methods. The one used in this text is quite easy to 'feel'. However, because it involves a maximal contraction of the target muscle, it can be difficult to use on particularly sore muscle groups.3) In depth descriptions of corrective procedures used in (this form of) AK. These include some good soft tissue manipulation.4) The muscle sedation points are particularly effective for symptomatic pain reduction.5) Excellent description of therapy localization-- this can save the practitioner a lot of time.6) The only resource I'm aware of for this version of AK. There aren't many resources that are useful to the practitioner anyway, the only other complete resource I'm aware of being 'Touch For Health'. This one (AK) is quite different from that (TFH), and so makes a useful if contrasting compliment to TFH.7) Useful appendix that includes an example of a complete AK session.8) The only source I've found that deals with muscles that 'refuse' to respond to stimulus intended to reduce over facilitation (hypertonicity, both localized and systemic).9) Solid and self-contained.10) Contains some treatment modalities not contained elsewhere.There isn't really anything I dislike about the book or found incomplete. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Book, even the introduction is worth the cover price *by on Reviewed in the United States December 20, 2008* Not being a practitioner of Applied Kinesiology, I read this book as a way to grasp the fundamental concepts of movement to integrate into the way I teach yoga and view psychology through the lens of the body.What I got from this book mostly was a very Yoga-like understanding of biological medicine's scope. That one paragraph is worth the cover price of the book for me. I hope to explore it more in depth and specificity with time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good, solid explanation of "AK" *by on Reviewed in the United States October 28, 2014* Applied Kinesiology,Revised Edition: A good ,solid explanation of "AK". Covers the basics well and goes in depth on some aspects particularly well.A good solid text which will serve those with appropriate training or those whose level of study is reasonably advanced. The book assumes that the reader has a good anatomy/physiology base,and that is as it should be. If you don't have that you really have no business in this study.Practitioners who,like me,have all of David Walther's Applied Kinesiology books,will find large amounts of the work repetitive.In fact the Walther publications are referred to throughout.Still, a valuable tool worthy of a place in any busy clinic. ## Frequently Bought Together - Applied Kinesiology, Revised Edition: A Training Manual and Reference Book of Basic Principles and Practices - The Art of Self Muscle Testing - Applied Kinesiology: Muscle Response in Diagnosis, Therapy, and Preventive Medicine (Thorson's Inside Health Series) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/11960141-applied-kinesiology-revised-edition-a-training-manual-and-reference-book](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/11960141-applied-kinesiology-revised-edition-a-training-manual-and-reference-book) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-05-30*