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Kinesiology Glossary

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Health Care

Chiropractic

Uses skeletal and joint adjustments and alignment and soft tissue work to relieve pain and other issue.

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CIM

Complementary and integrative medicine.

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Craniosacral Therapy

Uses gentle touch to manipulate the joints of the skull, pelvis and spine to relieve pain, dysfunction and improve overall health. Often used as a preventive measure to prevent disease.  

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Holistic

Healthcare approaches that take into account the whole being (mind, body, spirit).

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Hydrotherapy

The use of water in different forms for therapeutic effect (ice, heat, sauna, stream, whirlpool).

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Integrative (Complementary, or Alternative) Medicine

Therapies or medical treatments that are not a part of western or ‘mainstream’ medicine. Also called alternative medicine. Examples include acupuncture, massage therapy, herbal medicine.

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Lymphatic Drainage

Specialized technique using very light, superficial pressure and circular movements to stimulate movement of lymph. Often done with cancer patients.

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Manual Therapy

Healing methods applied with the practitioners hands or moving the recipient’s body.

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Massage

The systematic manipulation of the soft tissues of the body to enhance health and wellness.

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Mind-Body

The relationship between the mind, physical body, and emotions in health, disease and wellness.

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