AK Therapeutic Techniques & Intervention 2

Question 1

Which manual technique involves sustained pressure applied to a fascial restriction until tissue release occurs?

Accepted Answer

Myofascial release

Answer

Myofascial release uses sustained pressure into fascial restrictions, waiting for the release phenomenon before moving to the next barrier.

Question 2

In applied kinesiology, reactive muscle patterns are best addressed by:

Accepted Answer

Identifying and treating the primary muscle causing the reactive inhibition

Answer

Reactive muscle patterns require treating the primary facilitated muscle that is neurologically inhibiting its paired reactive muscle.

Question 3

Which nutritional intervention is commonly used in AK when muscle testing reveals a weakness that strengthens with a substance held in the hand?

Accepted Answer

Supplementing with that substance

Answer

When a muscle tests stronger with a substance in the therapy localization position, it indicates that nutrient may be beneficial and supplementation is considered.

Question 4

Cranial sacral therapy in AK addresses restrictions in which system?

Accepted Answer

Primary respiratory mechanism

Answer

Cranial sacral therapy works with the primary respiratory mechanism, which includes the rhythmic movement of the cranial bones, sacrum, and cerebrospinal fluid.

Question 5

When performing Bennett's neurovascular reflexes, the practitioner applies:

Accepted Answer

Light touch to specific cranial and body contact points

Answer

Bennett's neurovascular reflexes require very light touch — just enough to move the skin — held for 20 seconds to improve blood flow to related organs and muscles.

(AK) Certified Applied Kinesiologist Practice Test

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AK Therapeutic Techniques & Intervention 2