I know absolutely nothing about Kinesiology, but I have an acquaintance who has taken her 12 year old child to someone she calls a Kinetologist.
Is it the same thing, by a different name?
Is it a little unorthodox for a kinesiology practitioner to diagnose a child's disorder without recommending that they see a conventional medical practitioner?
I am not trying to imply that the person they see is not competent, I just wonder if he/she is taking a bit of a chance as the child is only 12.
I have looked at the various websites, but I can't really find anything that answers my questions. I would be very grateful if anyone here can shed any light. I do have a good reason for wanting to know, I'm not just being nosy;)
RE: Kinetology
This is the first time I have come across the word 'Kinetologist' so can't help with any information on what type of training the person might have done or whether or not they may have done any kinesiology training.
Members of the Kinesiology Federation are bound by theirCode of Conduct which states ' it is a criminal offence for a parent or guardian not to seek medical aid for a child under the age of 16. The practitioner should secure a signed and dated statement from a parentor guardian who refuses to seek medical aid, as defined by the law.' Kinesiology is not considered medical aid as defined bythe law and therefore the Kinesiology Federation recommends that the practitioner clearly explains to the parent or guardian of a child under 16 the nature of the obligation imposed by the law.The Code of Conduct also states ' practitioners ... do not take responsibility for medical diagnosis, and accept that the doctor remains in clinical charge of a client.'
Although this does not help with your enquiry I thought your question was important enough that it needed to be answered in respect of kinesiologists who are members of the Kinesiology Federation.
Thank you for bringing up such an important issue.
RE: Kinetology
Thank you for your reply. I am glad that you are able to confirm what I hoped I could assume.
I did a search on one of the Kinesiology websites and couldn't find a practitioner in this area. Kinesiology was the closest thing I could find to Kinetology. That is what made me ask...
Maybe I've misheard, as in, " I am become deaf, destroyer of words!", she could have said gynaecologist :D. They must be extending their scope of practice as this person 'diagnosed' exhaustion.
I will try to make more enquiries, tactfully, elsewhere! Thanks again.