Library & Resources
Research behind the practice.
43 articles, studies and guides
This section is continually updated with research and information relevant to Applied Kinesiology — from manual muscle testing reliability studies to clinical case reports, alongside plain-language guides for patients.
For practitioners
Practitioner Articles & Research
Peer-reviewed research and studies from the ICAK library, alongside clinical-depth articles on assessment methodology and mechanism.
- Ileocecal Valve Syndrome in Applied Kinesiology: Assessment, Differentiation and Management
- The Cranial-Sacral Primary Respiratory Mechanism: An Applied Kinesiology Overview
- Hiatal Hernia and Diaphragmatic Dysfunction: An Applied Kinesiology Assessment Framework
- TMJ Dysfunction: Applied Kinesiology Assessment of the Stomatognathic System
- The Evidence Base for Manual Muscle Testing: Research and Clinical Rationale
- Manual Muscle Testing in Applied Kinesiology: A Clinical Overview
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- Applied Kinesiology: A Clinical Overview for Practitioners
- A Retrospective Analysis of Self-reported Symptoms
- Biopsychosocial Model of Pain
- Commentary on the Ileocecal Valve and Manual Muscle Testing
- Emotions Associated with Pain
- Hypothyroidism
- Improving Chronic Back Pain with Co-Management of Depression
- Interexaminer Reliability
- NET for the Treatment of Childhood ADHD
- Resolution of Anovulation Infertility Using NET
- Resolution of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Induced Anovulation Using NET
- Somantovisceral Reflex
- Spinal Manipulation
- Spinal Manipulation
- Stress Response and Chiropractic Medicine
- The Biosychosocial Model and Hypothyroidism
- The Ileocecal Valve and Manual Muscle Testing
- The Type "O" Disorder
- Traditional Chinese Medicine in Chiropractic Technique
- Treating Arachnophobia with NET
- Using NET to Treat Anxiety and Depression
- Using NET to Treat Cancer-Related Stress
- Using NET to Treat Chronic Neck Pain
- Validation of the Mind/Body Paradigm
- Changes in Cerebellar Functional Connectivity and Autonomic Regulation in Cancer Patients Treated with NET for Traumatic Stress Symptoms
- Neuro Emotional Technique Effects on Brain Physiology in Cancer Patients with Traumatic Stress Symptoms: Preliminary Findings
- A Biopsychosocial-based Treatment to Primary Overt Hypothyroidism
- Manual Muscle Testing for Predicting Fetal Sex
- NET for the Treatment of Pregnancy-Related Low Back Pain
- Therapy Localization in Applied Kinesiology: Validation by Means of Blinding in a Cohort Study
For patients
Patient Articles
Plain-language guides to Applied Kinesiology, muscle testing and what to expect from a visit — written for patients, not clinicians.
- Ileocecal Valve Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes and How Applied Kinesiology Assesses It
- Craniosacral and Cranial Work in Applied Kinesiology: What It Is
- Hiatal Hernia: Symptoms, and How Applied Kinesiology Practitioners Assess It
- TMJ and Jaw Pain: How Applied Kinesiology Practitioners Approach It
- Is There Research Behind Muscle Testing? What Patients Should Know
- What Is Muscle Testing? What to Expect During an Exam
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Advancing the science
Research is guided by IBORS
The International Board of Research and Standards reviews and promotes research into Applied Kinesiology and manual muscle testing on behalf of every ICAK chapter.
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