Kinesiology, for better human health 

Kinesiology, derived from the Greek words kinesis (movement) and kinein (to move), also known as human kinetics, Kinesiology is the scientific study of human or non-human body movement. Kinesiology addresses physiological, biomechanical, and psychological dynamic principles and mechanisms of movement. It is a discipline that focuses on Physical Activity. 

Kinesiology addresses physiological, biomechanical, and psychological dynamic principles and mechanisms of movement.

Kinesiology is a non-invasive holistic energy therapy. It states the modern muscle monitoring techniques and uses the body itself as a diagnostic tool to explore the health status of the client. Kinesiology uses muscle-testing techniques to gain an insight into the areas of stress and imbalance within the energy system.

Applications of kinesiology to human health include biomechanics and orthopaedics, strength and conditioning, sport psychology, methods of rehabilitation, such as physical and occupational therapy, and sport and exercise. Studies of human and animal motion include measures from motion tracking systems are included.

Kinesiology aims to restore balance to the whole person through promoting the self-healing process.  There are several modalities of kinesiology with specific health benefits those are: Educational Kinesiology, Health Kinesiology, Creative Kinesiology, and Wellness Kinesiology.

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Veronica
Managing Editor
Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
physicaltherapy@scitecjournals.com