I.C.A.K.-D/ I.A.A.K. Research

 

 

 

 

The Following is a Compilation of Applied Kinesiology Research Papers from the Medical Journal for Applied Kinesiology, Special Edition 1997

 

-- Edited by Scott Cuthbert, D.C.

 

The number of physicians listed in the

Yearbook 2005 for the ICAK-D (Germany) are:

 

v    Medical doctors                      186

v    Dentists                                   248

v    Alternative Practitioner                   102

v    Physical therapists                 193

v    Other members                         12

 

v     Total members                       741

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORTHOPEDIC PAIN SYNDROMES AND DENTAL FOCUS IN TESTING WITH APPLIED KINESIOLOGY

 

Werner Klopfer, M.D., D.D.S.

 

ABSTRACT

 

Objective: 3 case reports are presented showing a relationship between dental problems and the musculoskeletal system.

 

Clinical Features: Case 1 involved a 36-year-old male with recurrent pains in the lower back and right foot. Chiropractic and AK treatments to the L5 vertebra and category II pelvic fault and TMJ failed to provide relief. Case 2 involved a 46-year-old patient with recurrent thoracic spine pain and consistently recurring pain in the 5^th rib for a period of 3 ½ years. Repeated chiropractic treatment provided no sustained improvement in the rib and thoracic pain. Case 3 involved a 41-year-old female with severe continuous pain through the left side of her neck and shoulder, radiating into the back of the left upper arm.

 

Intervention and Outcome: In case 1 a positive TL was found to tooth 2/5 with simultaneous contact of L5 and the left sacroiliac joint. Positive TL to teeth 4/7, 2/2, 2/5, 2/6 were found. Upon dental surgery tooth 2/2 had an extensive cyst in the palate; tooth 2/5 the gutta percha point pushed 3 millimeters past apex then was bent over palatally; tooth 4/7 found no complications. After dental surgery there was reduction of symptoms and negative Category II and L5 findings. Cases 2 and 3 showed similar reductions in musculoskeletal pains with therapy to the teeth. Therapy was based on dental findings, though in each case they were confirmed with positive TL to the involved teeth.

 

Conclusion: Testing for a dental focus even though there is no pain from the teeth is worthwhile in cases of therapy resistant syndromes in the locomotor system. More extensive investigations with larger patient cohorts may clarify the links between the neurological tooth, the dental focus, and musculoskeletal pain. (Medical Journal for Applied Kinesiology, May 1997;1:4-5)

 

Key Indexing Terms: Dental Caries; Root Caries; Dental Care; Dental Research; Abnormalities, Musculoskeletal; Diagnosis; Treatment; Kinesiology, Applied

 

 

 

 

 

MUSCLE TEST/THERAPY LOCALISATION/CHALLENGE - COMPARABILITY AND REPRODUCIBILITY

 

Dr. Med. Eugen Burtscher

 

ABSTRACT

 

Objective: To evaluate the inter-examiner correlation between AK challenge testing and therapy localization testing.

 

Clinical Features: 6 medical doctors with at least 60 hours of AK training examined a female patient who had no knowledge about MMT or AK. The examiners tested the following 10 pairs of muscles bilaterally (rectus femoris, piriformis, tensor fascia lata, popliteus, latissimus dorsi, infraspinatus, teres minor, deltoid, pectoralis major (clavicular division), and pectoralis major (sternal division). The examiners only gave an instruction to the patient of “maximum pressure” or “push hard” during MMT. The therapy localization test had the patient touch the area of the thymus gland, the area below the angle of the mandible on both sides, and the area over the TMJ with 2 or 3 finger tips, first on one side then the other. The structural challenge was maximum occlusion (intercuspation) by asking the patient to bite hard while the muscle tests were performed. Any change in muscle strength was counted as a positive challenge.

 

Intervention and Outcome: 20 muscle tests were performed by each of the 6 doctors separately. A correlation between doctors of 86.6% was found (the doctors agreed on the normotonic, hypertonic, or weak state of the muscle tested). The testing of the TL was positive in 38 of the muscle tests and showed a correlation between doctors of 87%. The challenge test showed a correlation of 100% between doctors.

 

Conclusion: Altogether this study showed excellent inter-examiner reliability, and showed that these two AK tests (challenge and TL) show the same comparability and reproducibility as is expected of other common examination techniques in manual medicine. (Medical Journal for Applied Kinesiology, May 1997;1:7-9)

 

Key Indexing Terms: Validation Studies [Publication Type]; Reproducibility of Results; Sensitivity and Specificity; Kinesiology, Applied

 

 

 

 

 

 

AK DIAGNOSIS AND NOSODE THERAPY

 

Dr. Ivan Ramsak

 

ABSTRACT

 

Objective: To present a case of chronic conjunctivitis that was successfully treated with homeopathic nosodes using AK MMT for the diagnosis.

 

Clinical Features: A 55-year-old female presented with a case of constant conjunctivitis, with 3 to 4 centimeters of periorbital itching, reddening and desquamating exanthema. She also woke up every night between 2 and 3 am with a temporal headache and lay awake for 1 hour until the pressure in the head eased. A local eye and skin doctor had treated her, and all treatments had been unsuccessful. The patient had previously experienced 2 hepatitides, at ages 12 and 25 years of age. Nosodes are specific types of homeopathic remedies prepared from causal agents or disease products.

 

Intervention and Outcome: AK examination showed positive TL to the liver/gallbladder, thyroid and pancreas reflexes. The nosode Acidum nitricum comp. was tested and produced inhibition on MMT. The nosode Acidum nitricum contains aniline and formaldehyde, both of which are used in the manufacturing of furniture. The patient remarked that new kitchen furniture was placed in her home 2 months previously, and that increased tear flow and burning eyes resulted. The nosode Chloramphenicol was positive also, and contains tetracycline D8. The patient reported that she had taken a tetracycline preparation for 3 weeks because of a bronchial infection she had suffered from 2 months previously. All the allopathic drugs were discontinued that had shown a weakening reaction on testing, and the patient was urged to ventilate her kitchen thoroughly. 4 days later her periorbital exanthema had declined. 2 weeks later her general condition had stabilized. Numerous nutritional, detoxification, and homeopathic treatments were made for this patient as necessary as determined by AK MMT. This case resolved successfully.

 

Conclusion: In cases of multiple strains by different nosodes, the first toxicity rule should be followed wherein the most poisonous toxin is removed first, regardless of the time of contact.  In this case, the environmental toxins in this patient affected her liver that was already pre-damaged by two hepatitides, and the result was a disturbed liver metabolism that was affecting the eyes. (Medical Journal for Applied Kinesiology, May 1997;1:12-14)

 

Key Indexing Terms: Conjunctivitis; Homeopathy; Medical Records; Biochemical Phenomena, Metabolism, and Nutrition; Diagnosis;  Treatment; Kinesiology, Applied

 

 

 

 

 

 

FUNCTIONAL NEUROLOGIC DISORGANIZATION - THERAPEUTIC SWITCHING

 

Wolfgang Gerz, M.D., D.I.B.A.K.

 

ABSTRACT

 

Objective: To present a new method of discovery for the problem of neurologic disorganization in patients using AK MMT methods.

 

Clinical Features: Neurologic disorganization (called “switching” in AK) refers to an abnormal condition in which the nervous system signals or interprets signals improperly, causing confusion in the body and in MMT. The classic AK methods of diagnosing this condition in patients are reviewed. It has been found that there are still patients who have normal muscle function that are in contradiction to laboratory values. Other patients had good muscle testing outcomes guided by AK diagnostic methods, but poor clinical responses.

 

Intervention and Outcome: The term “therapeutic switching” is introduced. This involves finding a positive challenge to the sensory nervous system (structural or chemical), and then using the classic AK tests for switching. In some cases, a positive finding for switching will then appear. The next step is to find the challenge that negates the switching. 3 case histories are reviewed where the finding of “therapeutic switching” was present and important to a successful outcome in therapy. Therapeutic switching can be defined as a state of functional neurologic disorganization, shown by the classic AK methods, which is found only after challenging the patient with a therapeutic remedy or measure.

 

Conclusion: Therapeutic switching should be suspected in cases where there is no evidence of switching with the classic AK methods of analysis, yet the patient’s MMT is contradictory to laboratory results or obvious clinical findings. (Medical Journal for Applied Kinesiology, May 1997;1:19-21)

 

Key Indexing Terms: Neurologic Manifestations; Diagnosis; Treatment; Chiropractic; Kinesiology, Applied

 

 

 

 

FACILITATION OF TREATMENT WHEN TREATING THE STOMATOGNATHIC SYSTEM USING ATLAS THERAPY ACCORDING TO ARLEN

 

Dr. Med. Werner Klopfer

 

ABSTRACT

 

Objective: To present a case series report showing that a pulse technique on the first cervical vertebra, according to the methods of Arlen, could reduce the number of dental splint corrections needed in treating patients with TMD.

 

Clinical Features: In 10 patients a multi-layer wax bite plate was prepared based on the model of Dr. Harold Gelb. The bite plates were checked using AK MMT. The splint was then used therapeutically for the patient if, during occlusion, a previously weak muscle became normotonic and if other parameters such as TL to the cervical spine and sacroiliac joints were negative. A description of atlas therapy, according to Lohse-Busch, is reviewed. The importance of the neurology of the upper cervical spine is presented.

 

Intervention and Outcome: In 5 of the patients the atlas vertebrae was treated, and in the control group the atlas was not treated manually. The changed bites were then checked at a following dental appointment immediately following the atlas therapy or on the next day. In the 5 patients who underwent atlas therapy, the adjustment of the atlas produced between 1.7 to 2.2 millimeter reductions in the height of the splints, with the same improved AK test results with the reduced splint size. In all patients of the control group without atlas therapy, lowering of the bite levels was only minimally possible by 0.1 to 0.3 millimeters or not possible at all. On further lowering an indicator muscle became weak on occlusion.

 

Conclusion: Influencing the therapeutic bite level by means of atlas therapy shows that there are central nervous system connections between the temporomandibular joint, the cervical receptor field, and overall jaw statics. This study showed that orthodontic measures for stabilizing the TMJ were made easier with atlas therapy because of the smaller number of alterations necessary to the bite position to achieve the ideal intercusping for patients with TMJ problems. (Medical Journal for Applied Kinesiology, May 1997;1:28-30)

 

Key Indexing Terms: Temporomandibular Joint; Comprehensive Dental Care; Orthodontics; Dental Models; Atlas; Medical Records; Muscle Weakness; Diagnosis;  Treatment; Kinesiology, Applied

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USING AK TO TEST DENTAL MATERIALS

 

Dr. Med. Dent. Rudolf Meierhofer

 

ABSTRACT

 

Objective: To report on the use of various dental materials used in practice and their evaluation using AK MMT methods.

 

Clinical Features: Because dental materials can produce intolerances in patients, the choice of the proper material is important for the dentist. Toxic reactions to the applied materials are more common today, and the dentist must keep a variety of products in stock in order to respond to patients who have adverse reactions to the dental materials used. 250 patients in a retrospective study were evaluated. MMT was evaluated to find if AK testing could provide a simple method to discover dental materials that might cause toxic reactions in patients.

 

Intervention and Outcome: This study used a normotonic muscle. The dental material was then placed on the tongue for at least 30 seconds. After each material was placed on the tongue, the normotonic muscle was tested for a response. The mouth was rinsed with water and the other dental materials were tested for response. Construction materials tested were Phosphatzement, Dyract + Prime/Adh., Comoglass + Syntacs, Zhanelka, Alba Machzahn-Por, and Transit, and the plastic materials tested were Heliomolar + Syntac, Tetric + Syntac, Tetricceram + Synt., Charisma, and Blend A Med. The reaction to these materials were noted as weak; normotonic; and hypertonic, and tabulated.

 

Conclusion: These results indicate large differences in how dental materials are tolerated by different patients. Therefore individual testing may be necessary for each patient treated with dental materials. Further clinical trials with a control group who have these materials placed in their teeth and their reaction to these materials monitored will be necessary. (Medical Journal for Applied Kinesiology, May 1997;1:33-34)

 

Key Indexing Terms: Comprehensive Dental Care; Biomedical and Dental Materials; Dental Amalgam; Evaluation Studies; Medical Records; Kinesiology, Applied

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPANDING THE “INJURY RECALL TECHNIQUE”: NEUROLOGICAL MEMORY OF INJURY AND TRAUMA

 

Richard Meldener, D.C., D.I.B.A.K.

 

ABSTRACT

 

Objective: To explain the rationale of the Injury Recall Technique (I.R.T.) and to describe its method of diagnosis and treatment.

 

Clinical Features: This paper is based on the concepts developed by two podiatrists, and integrated into AK by Dr. Walter Schmitt. The I.R.T. concept suggests that most injuries of significance are reflected in the talus bone being drawn up into the ankle mortis. They suggest that this reaction remains long after the original injury heals. This problem in the ankle mortis may continue to interfere with normal neuromuscular activity. The talus reaction to injury is suggested to be part of a larger reaction to trauma: the withdrawal reflex mediated through the flexor reflex afferent pathway in the spinal cord.

 

Intervention and Outcome: The method of I.R.T. testing and treatment are provided. This involves testing any strong indicator muscle for weakening while gently pushing the talus bone headward while the patient TLs an area of previous trauma. The doctor may pinch the area of previous trauma, or apply cold shock to the area of previous trauma. Treatment involves a gentle pull (not a thrust) of the talus bone inferiorly (in the direction of opening the ankle mortis joint) while simultaneously the patient TLs the area of previous trauma, or the doctor pinches the area of previous trauma.

 

Conclusion: Persistent post-traumatic talus reflex compaction is part of the “persistent withdrawal reflex” pattern that accompanies injury. This persistent withdrawal reflex concerns mainly the ankle joint, the wrist joint and the occipito-cervical joints. The author has found that the other joints of the upper and lower extremities and cervical spine are also a part of this pattern and may require I.R.T. also. Controlled clinical trials of these methods are required. (Medical Journal for Applied Kinesiology, May 1997;1:36-38)

 

Key Indexing Terms: Spinal Injuries; Soft Tissue Injuries; Diagnosis; Treatment; Kinesiology, Applied

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AK AND “THE TRIAD OF HEALTH” IN THE TREATMENT OF LEARNING DISABILITIES AND BEHAVIOURAL DIFFICULTIES OF CHILDREN

 

Karl Kienle, M.D.

 

ABSTRACT

 

Objective: To present a case series report of 3 boys with learning and behavioral disabilities who were successfully treated with AK therapy.

 

Clinical Features: 3 boys, aged 9-11, presented with dyslexia, hyperactivity, aggressiveness and anxiety. A number of the causative factors in cases of hyperactivity and learning disabilities are reviewed.

 

Intervention and Outcome: In two of the cases, AK food allergy testing was performed, and offending foods were eliminated. Candida albicans was present in both of these cases, and this was treated nutritionally and homeopathically. Correction of hemisphere integration using cranial therapy was employed in both cases. At 2 months and 3 months respectively the boys and the parents reported obvious improvement in their behavior and performance. The third case was treated without MMT and from the history only using homeopathic remedies. This patient also was much improved.

 

Conclusion: These are selected cases in which simple corrections brought about clinical success. However, in our experience, the problems with learning and behavioral disabilities often lie in a combination of intestinal dysbiosis and candida albicans infestation. Nutritional deficiencies in zinc and vitamin B6 are also common. (Medical Journal for Applied Kinesiology, May 1997;1:41-43)

 

Key Indexing Terms: Learning Disorders; Dyslexia; Candidiasis; Food Hypersensitivity; Diagnosis; Treatment; Homeopathy; Kinesiology, Applied

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KNEE AND ALLERGY

 

Dr. Med. Robert Schmidhofer

 

ABSTRACT

 

Objective: To present a case series report on the relationship of knee problems with allergic diseases.

 

Clinical Features: A retrospective study of 40 cases is presented that found 75% of the patients with knee pain showing rectus femoris muscle dysfunction (22 hypertonic, 8 inhibited), with 9 patients showing no reaction, and 12 or 30% of the patients showing generalized hypertonicity. Functional disturbance of the knee muscles has a negative influence on coordination and leads to multi-causal stress syndromes and increases the susceptibility of the knee to injury. The relationship between quadriceps muscle dysfunction and the digestive system is reviewed. The effects of a dysfunctioning digestive system (enteropathy, dysbiosis and allergic reactions) on structural problems are reviewed.

 

Intervention and Outcome: The addition of an individual causal metabolic therapy including immune modulation and avoidance of allergens to conservative orthopedic therapy showed a remarkable improvement and healing tendency even in difficult cases.

 

Conclusion: A great number of chronic knee problems may be due to overload syndromes based upon digestive dysfunction. The biologic therapy for these cases that were successfully treated was based on the results of an AK examination. (Medical Journal for Applied Kinesiology, May 1997;1:47-50)

 

Key Indexing Terms: Knee Injuries; Recurrence; Food Hypersensitivity; Case Reports [Publication Type]; Diagnosis; Treatment; Kinesiology, Applied