professional applied kinesiology (KA) is an assessment method that allows the
certified health professional to improve their basic examinations. KA is a system
using functional assessment tools such as posture, gait analysis,
range of motion, static and dynamic palpation and muscle testing.

The latter serves as a functional neurological assessment. These tests are used
in conjunction with standard examination methods such as history taking, examination
physics, laboratory analyzes and diagnostic imaging in order to arrive at
a unique clinical impression of the physiological status of each patient. These
information will guide the professional in the application of conservative treatment.

KA aims to study the dynamic relationships between the biomechanical aspect
(joints, muscles, ligaments, bones, scars, etc.), the biochemical aspect (e.g.
diet) and the emotional aspect (stress at work, stress at home, etc.) in order to
to identify the causes that may be at the origin of health problems. The practice of
KA is limited to health professionals authorized to diagnose (e.g. doctors,
dentists, chiropractors, podiatrists). The expression “professional applied kinesiology
professional” also refers to the practice of KA which corresponds to what
is taught and recognized by the International College of professional applied kinesiology (ICAK) and it
is limited to health professionals authorized to diagnose.1 The ICAK is
the organization responsible for standards of practice, assessment and certification of
graduates of the International Board of professional applied kinesiology (DIBAK) as well as
teaching and promoting research in KA. In Canada, most
professionals with an KA approach are chiropractors