Applied Kinesiology and Functional Neurology 1 and 2
"Shoot Out at the AK Corral"

Instructor: Dr. Carl DeStefano DC Description: Both sessions are combined over 4 days. AK 1 material includes an overview of Applied Kinesiology history and its use as a functional neurologic testing procedure. Proper muscle testing technique is taught as a window to central nervous system function. Muscle spindle cell and golgi tendon organ techniques are taught as an introduction to vertebral challenge. Vertebral and extremity challenge allows the doctor to test for the presence of subluxation as well as determining the proper line of correction. Pelvic subluxation, as defined in the basic certification courses, is greatly expanded to define 3 types of pelvic categories. Methods for their diagnosis and correction are taught. Injury recall technique is a technique to erase the neurological memory of past injuries which often interfere with normal healing, allowing subluxations to return. AK 2 expands on the concepts taught in AK 1 by using muscle testing to diagnose muscle paresis or weakness. The diagnosis and treatment of cranial faults and their relationship to dural connected structures, particularly the pelvis is taught. TMJ anatomy and function are explained with methods for diagnosis and correction. Hand modes, as a means of differentially diagnosing differing structural, chemical, acupuncture and nutritional problems are taught as an important diagnostic approach. Hiatal hernia and ilio-caecal valve problems cause symptoms commonly misdiagnosed in clinical practice. A protocol for their detection and correction is included in the course. Applied Kinesiology and Functional Neurology 1 and 2 are the first two courses in a series of functional neurology courses taught by Dr. DeStefano. Dr. DeStefano’s courses are fun and loaded with “hands on” excitement.