The measurement of muscle strength in allergic response

Al Hamdani, A

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis was to show a
relationship between muscle strength and allergic
reactions. Clinics have for many years relied on what
have become traditional methods for testing for allergic
reactions. These include such tests as the Patch test
and the Skin-Prick test. Both these tests cause
discomfort and irritation to sensitive patients.
The historical development of allergies is outlined,
showing that scientists and clinicians in the late 18th
and early 19th century were aware of certain reactions
which people showed to apparently normal non-reactive
foods. The development of methods of diagnosing
allergies such as the elimination diet, which dates back
to approx 1940, are surveyed. Current practices are also
studied with the use of photographs. The reaction of the
skin to modern day testing practices is shown. In some
cases these reactions are quite violent.
The Applied Kinesiology Test is examined as a
universally used test which when carried out by an
experienced Kinesiologist can give a true but highly
subjective response to a patients allergic condition.
A system has been developed based on the
relationship between muscle strength and allergies, the
components of this system were readily available at
little cost. Once a basic system was built it was
possible to perform trials on patients at an established
allergy clinic.
With the aid of a data printer it became possible to
prove first graphically and second statistically that
there was a statistically valid relationship between the
measured muscle strength and allergies.
The conclusion shows that the final version of the
operating system is capable of equaling the performance
of an experienced Kinesiologist, showing its results both
digitally and graphically rather than subjectively.
The various deductions and recommendations which are
detailed, point towards a readily marketable device which
could represent a potential break through in modern
allergy testing. The system will also open the way for
clinicians to make an objective assessment of the
relationship between muscle strength and allergic
sensitivity via further research.

Citation

Al Hamdani, A. The measurement of muscle strength in allergic response. (Thesis). University of Salford

• Thesis Type: Thesis
• Deposit Date: Aug 18, 2011
• Publicly Available Date: Aug 18, 2011
• Award Date: Jan 1, 1990