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Learn the fundamentals of Applied Kinesiology (AK) and discover how manual muscle testing can be used to assess muscle function and identify areas of weakness or imbalance. This 15-hour continuing education course introduces massage therapists to the history and principles of Applied Kinesiology, muscle testing techniques, related anatomy and physiology, assessment screenings, and correction techniques.
Whether you are new to Applied Kinesiology or looking to expand your massage therapy knowledge, this course provides an introduction to AK concepts and techniques, with step-by-step instruction and illustrations to help you understand the assessment and correction methods presented in the course.
In this course, you will learn:
The history, definitions, and basic principles of Applied Kinesiology
How Applied Kinesiology uses manual muscle testing as an assessment technique
Basic anatomy and physiology of muscles and related structures
How to prepare for and perform Applied Kinesiology muscle testing
Pretests and techniques designed to improve the accuracy of muscle testing
How to recognize weak-testing muscles and potential areas of imbalance
Assessment screening techniques to help determine where to begin an evaluation
Step-by-step procedures for testing 33 different muscles
How specific muscles relate to different areas and functions of the body
Correction techniques used when muscle weaknesses or imbalances are identified
How Applied Kinesiology assessment and correction techniques may complement massage therapy practice
Important considerations for using Applied Kinesiology techniques appropriately within a massage therapy setting
Why take this course?
Applied Kinesiology can provide massage therapists with additional knowledge about muscle function, manual muscle testing, and assessment techniques. This course provides a structured introduction to Applied Kinesiology while giving you step-by-step information and illustrations that can serve as a reference for your continued professional education.
Whether you are interested in learning more about muscle testing, expanding your knowledge of anatomy and physiology, or exploring additional assessment and correction techniques, Applied Kinesiology provides a comprehensive foundation for further study.
Upon completion of this 15 CE hour course, massage therapists will be able to:
Define Applied Kinesiology and describe its history, basic concepts, and applications.
Explain the role of manual muscle testing in Applied Kinesiology assessment.
Describe basic muscle anatomy and physiology relevant to Applied Kinesiology muscle testing.
Identify appropriate procedures for preparing for and performing manual muscle tests.
Explain the purpose of pretests and their role in improving muscle-testing accuracy.
Perform or describe step-by-step muscle testing procedures for 33 specific muscles presented in the course.
Recognize differences in muscle response during Applied Kinesiology testing, including weak-testing muscles.
Identify assessment screening techniques that may help determine areas requiring further evaluation.
Describe correction techniques presented in the course for addressing identified muscle weaknesses or imbalances.
Explain how Applied Kinesiology assessment and correction concepts may be incorporated as complementary techniques within massage therapy practice.
Recognize the scope and limitations of Applied Kinesiology assessment techniques and the importance of appropriate professional judgment when working with massage therapy clients.
Text: Applied Kinesiology, by Robert Frost, PhD, 324 pages
Guide with instructions, 15 pages
Miltiple choice exam of 75 questions
Course evaluation
Certificate of achievement upon completion
Unlimited phone and email support for any of your questions
The Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education, LLC is an Approved Provider through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB); Approved Provider number 409296-00.
Our continuing education courses are also accepted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), and most state boards.
For more information on individual state requirements and approvals, please visit our Approvals page and click on your state.
I liked the illustrations throughout chapter 6. - Gina Gremel
Very informative, I am excited to try new techniques. - Mason Spencer
The course format was easy to understand and follow. I liked that the questions followed in order of the textbook. - Jamie Gizer
In Applied Kinesiology (AK) what does weak-testing mean?
A. The muscle cannot contract sufficiently to prevent the bones to which it is attached from moving during the muscle test
B. The muscle can contract sufficiently to prevent the bones to which it is attached from moving during the muscle test
C. The muscle tests strong but cannot be weakened, e.g. touching the appropriate sedation point
D. Applying some stimulus and measuring the effect it has upon the results of muscle testing
If a patient touches a bodily area where a problem exists (in therapy localization, TL):
A. A previously normotonic indicator muscle will test weak
B. A previously normotonic indicator muscle will test normal
C. A previously normotonic indicator muscle will test strong
D. A previously normotonic indicator muscle will not change
Which of the following is an indication for the reactive muscle technique?
A. When any strengthened muscles become weak after certain activities
B. When any weakened muscles become strong after chill and stretch has been performed
C. When any strengthened muscles become weak after therapy localizing (TL) the neurolymphatic reflex
D. When any strengthened muscles become weak after therapy localizing (TL) the neurovascular reflex
Which of the following is the correct way to muscle test the rectus femoris?
A. With a hand anterior and just proximal to the knee, the examiner pushes to extend the hip
B. With a hand posterior and just proximal to the knee, the examiner pushes to flex the hip
C. With a hand on the top of the knee cap, the examiner pushes the knee into the table
D. With a hand anterior and just distal to the knee, the examiner pushes to flex the knee
Course Author
About the Instructor
Corrine Rubida, BS, LMT
Corrine completed her massage therapy training at Gateway College of Massage Therapy in 1997 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration in 2012. She has been practicing and teaching massage therapy since 1997 and currently holds a massage therapy license in South Dakota. She is also a member of the ABMP. In 2002, Corrine founded the Center for Massage Therapy CE to make professional massage continuing education courses available both online and by mail. Since then, she has developed more than 100 home-study massage continuing education courses and has taught live courses for AMTA and the Gateway College of Massage Therapy.
