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'''Koren Specific Technique''' (KST) is a technique developed by ] in 2005.<ref>{{Cite web| title = Chiropractic- history, practice, potential| author = Tedd Koren| work = jdc.jefferson.edu| date = 2009-10-06| accessdate = 2015-06-30| url = http://jdc.jefferson.edu/jmbcim_lectures/24/}}</ref> While the technique is associated with ] techniques, Koren has variously described it as an "analysis protocol" or "healthcare protocol".<ref name=DynChiro2009>{{cite news|last1=Editorial Board|title=Koren Specific Technique Not Chiropractic? WFC Alleges "Serious Professional Misconduct"|url=http://www.dynamicchiropractic.com/mpacms/dc/article.php?id=53614|accessdate=29 March 2016|work=Dynamic Chiropractic|date=29 January 2009}}</ref><ref name="glob_Scot">{{Cite web| title = Scottsdale Chiropractor Focuses on Chiropractic for TMJ Patients| last = Chiropractic | first = Secrest Family| work = GlobeNewswire News Room| date = 2013-07-14| accessdate = 2015-06-30| url = http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/07/14/559851/10040160/en/Scottsdale-Chiropractor-Focuses-on-Chiropractic-for-TMJ-Patients.html}}</ref><ref name="pago_Natu">{{Cite web| title = Natural Health Awareness Event This Saturday| work = Pagosa Daily Post| date = 2015-03-12| accessdate = 2015-06-30| url = http://pagosadailypost.com/2015/03/12/natural-health-awareness-event-this-saturday/}}</ref> Practitioners of KST may use their hands, or they may use an electric device known as an "ArthroStim" for assessment and ].<ref name=Aetna>{{cite|title=Chiropractic Services - Policy|url=http://www.aetna.com/cpb/medical/data/100_199/0107.html|website=Aetna|access-date=29 March 2016}}</ref> Some insurers which cover other chiropractic techniques exclude KST from coverage because of lack of scientific evidence of safety and/or efficacy.<ref name=leed>{{Cite web| title = Complementary and Alternative Therapies Evidence Based Decision Making Framework| author = NHS Leeds West CCG Assurance Committee| work = leedswestccg.nhs.uk| date = 2014-01-02| accessdate = 2015-06-30| url = http://www.leedswestccg.nhs.uk/content/uploads/2014/07/Complementary-and-alternative-therapies.pdf}}</ref><ref name=nd>{{cite web|title=Provider Manual for Chiropractic Services|url=https://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/medicalserv/medicaid/docs/chiropractic-manual.pdf|website=North Dakota Department of Human Services|publisher=State of North Dakota}}</ref><ref name=Aetna/> |
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'''Koren Specific Technique''' (KST) is a technique developed by ]<ref name=DynChiro2009>{{cite news|last1=Editorial Board|title=Koren Specific Technique Not Chiropractic? WFC Alleges "Serious Professional Misconduct"|url=http://www.dynamicchiropractic.com/mpacms/dc/article.php?id=53614|accessdate=29 March 2016|work=Dynamic Chiropractic|date=29 January 2009}}</ref> around 2004.<ref name=AlbertLeaTribune2009>{{Cite web| title=Lake Mills Family Chiropractic practices new method|work=AlbertLeaTribune|date=October 15, 2009|url=http://www.albertleatribune.com/2009/10/lake-mills-family-chiropractic-practices-new-method/}}</ref> While the technique is associated with chiropractic techniques, Koren has variously described it as an "analysis protocol" or "healthcare protocol".<ref name=DynChiro2009/> KST may use their hands, or they may use an electric device known as an "ArthroStim" for assessment and adjustments.<ref name=Aetna/> KST can use different postures.<ref name=AlbertLeaTribune2009>{{Cite web| title=Lake Mills Family Chiropractic practices new method|work=AlbertLeaTribune|date=October 15, 2009|url=http://www.albertleatribune.com/2009/10/lake-mills-family-chiropractic-practices-new-method/}}</ref> The insurers Aetna,<ref name=Aetna>{{cite web|title=Chiropractic Services - Policy |url=http://www.aetna.com/cpb/medical/data/100_199/0107.html|website=Aetna|access-date=29 March 2016}}</ref> NHS Leeds West CCG,<ref name=Leeds>{{Cite web| title = Complementary and Alternative Therapies Evidence Based Decision Making Framework| author = NHS Leeds West CCG Assurance Committee| work = leedswestccg.nhs.uk| date = 2014-01-02| accessdate = 2015-06-30| url = http://www.leedswestccg.nhs.uk/content/uploads/2014/07/Complementary-and-alternative-therapies.pdf}}</ref> North Dakota Department of Human Services,<ref name=ND>{{cite web|title=Provider Manual for Chiropractic Services|url=https://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/medicalserv/medicaid/docs/chiropractic-manual.pdf|website=North Dakota Department of Human Services|publisher=State of North Dakota}}</ref> and The Ohio State University<ref name=OSU>{{cite web |title=Chiropractic Policy |url=https://osuhealthplan.com/sites/all/themes/osuhealthplan/pdf/policies/Chiropractic%20Policy.pdf|publisher=The Ohio State University Health Plan|accessdate=14 April 2016|date=1 April 2016}}</ref> cover other chiropractic techniques but exclude KST from coverage because they consider it to be "experimental and investigational."<ref name=Aetna/><ref name=Leeds/><ref name=ND/><ref name=OSU/> Aetna's policy states there is a lack of efficacy regarding this method.<ref name=Aetna/> |
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KST practitioners make several claims about the technique. They claim that KST practitioners can use a patient's ] to determine the location of the patient's aliments.<ref name="sunr_KST:">{{Cite web| title = KST: Koren Specific Technique| work = Sunrise Health Institute| accessdate = 2015-06-30| url = http://www.sunrisehi.com/kst-koren-specific-technique/}}</ref> They also claim that the technique relieves tension, stress and issues on problematic areas in the body by delivering low-impact force and that this force is based on ],{{citation needed|date=April 2016}} a set of spectrum peaks in the extremely low frequency (ELF) portion of the Earth's electromagnetic field spectrum. Proponents claim KST is derived from the "Directional Non-Force Technique" and "Spinal Column Stressology."<ref name="mcco_">{{Cite web| title = Correction of Subluxation and Alleviation of Asthma Symptoms in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Study| author = Davis, Heather D.C.| author2 = Byrley, Amy D.C.| work = McCoy Press| date = 2012-07-19| accessdate = 2015-06-30| url = http://www.mccoypress.net/jpmfh/docs/2012-1228_asthma.pdf}}</ref> |
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KST has been subject to controversy both inside and outside the chiropractic field.<ref name=DynChiro2009 /><ref name=Aetna /> Experts have said there is "a lack of evidence" regarding the effectiveness of KST.<ref name=leed/> The North Dakota Department of Human Services made a determination regarding KST's unproven<!-- "unproven" is the exact terminology used in the source --> effectiveness and "paucity of evidence."<ref name=nd/> |
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