Muscle Testing

Muscle Testing, also known as  Applied Kinesiology (AK) or Nutrition Response Testing (NRT) is done through testing the response of the body’s nervous system. NRT analyzes the flow of energy at different areas of the body to help us better understand how every organ is functioning as it relates to the state of health of an individual.  

How is muscle testing performed?

With NRT/AK the practitioner gently contacts different areas of the body with his/her hand. With the other hand, the practitioner will test the strength of the muscle of the patient’s arm. If the area/organ being tested is under stress, the nervous system responds by reducing energy to the arm muscle and the arm weakens. The weakening of the arm muscle signifies underlying stress or dysfunction. How can this possibly work? Consider what happens in the body with hypothermia. The extremities have the most damage because the body pulls its energy to the core to protect the life-sustaining organs. The same concept applies when we make contact with a stressed organ/area. The body pulls energy to the organ being tested and the patient’s arm will weaken. ​

Who would benefit from this test?

This type of testing is ideal for children and adolescents who prefer not to have traditional venipunctures for blood testing.

​It is also very helpful in assessing adults for conditions we are unable to assess for with lab work or other testing.  ​

What sets NRT/AK apart from other testing methods? 

• No needles or blood work 
• Quickly learn what toxicity (environmental, chemical, or metal) your body is fighting 
• Eliminates the one-size-fits-all approach to healthcare 
• Allows for individualized treatment plans that account for patient treatment tolerance 

  

Additional Testing Options

TESTING AT FMW