also known as human kinetics

scientific study of human movement

addresses physiological, mechanical, and
psychological mechanisms
Kinesiology means the study of movement. It describes a
form of therapy that uses muscle monitoring (biofeedback) to
look at what may be causing imbalances in the body.
The study of kinesiology cannot really be
attributed to one specific person. It is
thought to date back to Aristotle and his
studies of the human muscular system, but
many anatomical thinkers and doctors have
contributed to its development over the
years.
biomechanics and orthopedics;
strength;
sport psychology;
methods of rehabilitation, such as physical
and occupational therapy;
sport and exercise.

kinesiology
traditional applied specialised
mechanical use of muscle monitoring (or
muscle testing) as a means of determining a
patient's physical condition. It is primarily
used by sports therapists, physiotherapists
and exercise physiologists.
used by chiropractors, osteopaths, some
medical doctors and even some dentists. It is
primarily used for pain relief, but is said to
have many other benefits as well.

used by practitioners and the general public
There are now dozens of different
specialised techniques
Some of them require extensive training,
while others require training in just one or a
few basic muscle testing techniques
Specialised kinesiology is used for the
treatment of many diseases and
psychological problems
Adaptation through exercise
Neuroplasticity
Adaptive plasticity
Maladaptive plasticity
Motor redundancy
key principle of kinesiology
relates to improved fitness in
athletes as well as health and
wellness in clinical populations
improve neuromotor control and
motor capabilities in both normal
and pathological populations
Exercise is a
simple and
established
intervention for
many movement
disorders and
musculoskeletal
conditions
different types of exercise interventions can
be applied in kinesiology to athletic, normal,
and clinical populations
Aerobic exercise interventions help to improve
cardiovascular endurance
Anaerobic strength training programs can
increase muscular strength, power, and lean
body mass.
Decreased risk of falls and increased
neuromuscular control can be attributed to
balance intervention programs
Flexibility programs can increase functional
range of motion and reduce the risk of injury
can reduce symptoms of depression and risk
of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases
improve quality of life, sleeping habits,
immune system function
a key scientific principle used in kinesiology
to describe how movement and changes in
the brain are related
The human brain adapts and acquires new
motor skills based on this principle, which
includes both adaptive and maladaptive
brain changes
significant impact of physical activity on
brain function;
for example, greater amounts of physical
activity are associated with enhanced
cognitive function in older adults
The effects of physical activity can be
distributed throughout the whole brain, such
as higher gray matter density and white
matter integrity after exercise training,
and/or on specific brain areas, such as
greater activation in prefrontal cortex and
hippocampus
Adaptive plasticity along with practice in
three levels.
In behavior level, performance (e.g.,
successful rate, accuracy) improved after
practice
In cortical level, motor representation areas
of the acting muscles enlarged; functional
connectivity between primary motor cortex
(M1) and supplementary motor area (SMA) is
strengthened
In neuronal level, the number of dendrites
and neurotransmitter increase with practice

Movement abnormalities may occur among
individuals with and without brain injuries
due to abnormal remodeling in central
nervous system
There are many types of therapies that are
designed to overcome maladaptive plasticity
in clinic and research, such as
constraint-induced movement therapy
(CIMT),
body weight support treadmill training
(BWSTT) and virtual reality therapy
for any task the human body can perform,
there are effectively an unlimited number of
ways the nervous system could achieve that
task.
Anatomists,
coaches,
strength specialists,
personal trainers,
nurses,
physical educators,
physical therapists,
physicians,
athletic trainers,
massage therapists & others in health-related
fields

should have an adequate knowledge &
understanding of all large muscle groups to
teach others how to strengthen, improve, &
maintain these parts of human body
should not only know how & what to do in
relation to conditioning & training but also
know why specific exercises are done in
conditioning & training of athletes

may treat a range of disorders including
stress,
muscular disorders,
nervous disorders,
allergies,
nutritional deficiencies,
emotional problems and learning and
behavioural difficulties.
Research
the fitness industry
clinical settings
industrial environments
learning difficulties,
brain function,
pain relief,
insomnia,
depression,
relationship problems,
hormonal disorders,
structural problems (back aches),
addictions,
fear and phobias and a variety of other
conditions.
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focuses in the study of
human movement
His area of study is to
speculate the various
mechanical elements
involved within human
movement.
Kinesiologists study the
entire musculosketeal
system and the various
complicated ways in
which it works.
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the physiotherapist
treats patients who
suffer from reduced
physical fitness and
locomotion due to an
accident, illness, injury
or aging.
Physiotherapy or
physical therapy is
basically a profession of
providing health care
services to patients for
development and
restoration of
functional ability.