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This article is about the scientific study of human movement. For other uses, see Kinesiology (disambiguation).

Kinesiology is the science of human movement. It focuses on how the body functions and moves. A kinesiological approach applies the latest scientific and evidence based medical principles towards the analysis, preservation and enhancement of human movement in all settings and populations.[1] Kinesiologists work in research, the fitness industry, clinically, and in industrial environments.[2] Wiktionary (a portmanteau of wiki and dictionary) is a multilingual, Web-based project to create a free content dictionary, available in over 151 languages. ... Kinesiology is the scientific study of human movement Terms which include the word kinesiology include: Applied Kinesiology (AK) Alternative medicine muscle testing procedure. ...

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Basics

  1. Kinesiologists are professionals who have obtained a university degree from a recognised University.
  2. Kinesiologists assess human movement, performance, and function by applying the sciences of biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, and motor learning
  3. Kinesiologists are involved in the rehabilitation, prevention, and management of disorders to maintain, rehabilitate, or enhance movement, function or performance in the areas of sport, recreation, work, and exercise.
  4. Kinesiologists also provide consulting services, conduct research, and develop policies related to rehabilitation, human motor performance, ergonomics, and occupational health and safety.

Biomechanics is the research and analysis of the mechanics of living organisms or the application and derivation of engineering principles to and from biological systems. ... Human heart and lungs, from an older edition of Grays Anatomy. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Motor learning is the process of improving the smoothness and accuracy of movements. ...

Scope of practice

The practice of Kinesiology is the assessment of movement, performance, and function; and the rehabilitation, prevention, and management of disorders to maintain, rehabilitate, and enhance movement, performance, and function in the areas of sport, recreation, work, exercise, and activities of daily living.[3]


Health services

  • Health Promotion: Kinesiologists working in the health promotion industry focus on working with individuals to enhance the health, fitness, and well-being of the individual. Kinesiologists can be found working in fitness facilities, personal training/corporate wellness facilities, and industry.
  • Clinical/Rehabilitation: Kinesiologists work with individuals with disabling conditions to assist in regaining their optimal physical function. They work with individuals in their home, fitness facilities, rehabilitation clinics, and at the worksite.
  • Ergonomics: Kinesiologists work in industry to assess suitability of design of workstations and provide suggestions for modifications and assistive devices.
  • Health and Safety: Kinesiologists are involved in consulting with industry to identify hazards and provide recommendations and solutions to optimize the health and safety of workers.
  • Disability Management/Case Coordination: Kinesiologists recommend and provide a plan of action to return an injured individual to their optimal function in all aspects of life.
  • Management/Research/Administration/Health and Safety: Kinesiologists frequently fulfill roles in all above areas, perform research, and manage businesses.[4]

See also

Kinesiotherapy (USA) Category: ... 

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References

  1. ^ Welcome to the Ontario Kinesiology Association
  2. ^ CKA - Canadian Kinesiology Alliance - Alliance Canadienne de Kinésiologie
  3. ^ Welcome to the Ontario Kinesiology Association
  4. ^ CKA - Canadian Kinesiology Alliance - Alliance Canadienne de Kinésiologie

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Kinesiology - Crystalinks (694 words)
Kinesiology is the scientific study of human movement.
While an understanding of kinesiology is fundamental for the analysis and treatment of problems in the musculoskeletal system, it is not - unlike "applied kinesiology" (AK) - a method for the treatment or diagnosis of illness.
Kinesiology uses muscle testing to identify imbalances in the body's structural, chemical, emotional or other energy, to establish the body's priority healing needs, and to evaluate energy changes brought about by a broad spectrum of both manual and non-manual therapeutic procedures.
What is Kinesiology? (383 words)
Kinesiology, therefore, may be understood as a system of natural health care which combines muscle monitoring with the principles of Chinese medicine to assess energy and body function, applying a range of gentle yet powerful healing techniques to improve health, wellbeing and vitality.
A fundamental premise of Kinesiology is that the body has innate healing energy and is at all times doing its best to care for itself, but that sometimes it needs to be helped into a better position to achieve this care.
Kinesiology also recognises that there are flows of energy within the body that relate not only to the muscles but to every tissue and organ that go to make the body a living, feeling being.
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