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'''Koren Specific Technique''' (KST) is a [[chiropractic]] techinque developed by Tedd Koren in 2005.<ref name="jdc._"Chi">{{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><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> The technique allegedly uses patients' [[occipital bone|Occipital Drop]] to determine the location of patients' 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> Practitioners of KST may use their hands, or they may use an electric device known as an "ArthroStim" for assessment and [[Spinal_adjustment#Adjustment_methods|adjustments]].<ref name=Aetna/> The technique claims to relieve tension, stress and issues on problematic areas in the body by delivering low-impact force based on [[Schumann resonances]]. The technique is considered to be gentle and safe.<ref name="Smith2014">{{cite book|author=LeCain W. Smith|title=Our Inner Ocean|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=l5qFBAAAQBAJ&pg=PA111|date=12 August 2014|publisher=Archway Publishing|isbn=978-1-4525-1868-8|pages=111–}}</ref> KST is derived from the existing concepts of Directional Non-Force Technique (DNFT) 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> While the technique is associated with chiropractic techniques, Koren has variously described it as an "analysis protocol" and "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> |
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According to [[Aetna]]'s policy regarding chiropractic treatment, KST allegedly <!-- "allegedly" is the exact terminology used in the source --> gathers "binary information of the holographic body, which supposedly enables a trained practitioner to access information about a patient's physiology that otherwise would not be available. However, there is a lack of evidence regarding the effectiveness of this approach."<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> Their policy explains that, for this reason, Aetna does not cover KST, although they do reimburse for some other chiropractic interventions when the effectiveness has been "proven by adequate scientific studies, published in peer-reviewed scientific journals."<ref name=Aetna/> The North Dakota Department of Human Services made a similar determination regarding KST's unproven <!-- "unproven" is the exact terminology used in the source --> effectiveness and "paucity of evidence." KST was therefore specifically excluded from the list of chiropractic treatments covered under their state-funded health plans.<ref name=nd2009>{{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> Citing the same reasons, the UK [[Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust]] also explicitly excluded KST from their list of covered chiropractic therapies.<ref name=leed2014>{{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> |
According to [[Aetna]]'s policy regarding chiropractic treatment, KST allegedly <!-- "allegedly" is the exact terminology used in the source --> gathers "binary information of the holographic body, which supposedly enables a trained practitioner to access information about a patient's physiology that otherwise would not be available. However, there is a lack of evidence regarding the effectiveness of this approach."<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> Their policy explains that, for this reason, Aetna does not cover KST, although they do reimburse for some other chiropractic interventions when the effectiveness has been "proven by adequate scientific studies, published in peer-reviewed scientific journals."<ref name=Aetna/> The North Dakota Department of Human Services made a similar determination regarding KST's unproven <!-- "unproven" is the exact terminology used in the source --> effectiveness and "paucity of evidence." KST was therefore specifically excluded from the list of chiropractic treatments covered under their state-funded health plans.<ref name=nd2009>{{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> Citing the same reasons, the UK [[Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust]] also explicitly excluded KST from their list of covered chiropractic therapies.<ref name=leed2014>{{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> |
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Revision as of 06:58, 5 April 2016
Koren Specific Technique (KST) is a chiropractic techinque developed by Tedd Koren in 2005.[1][2][3] The technique allegedly uses patients' Occipital Drop to determine the location of patients' aliments.[4] Practitioners of KST may use their hands, or they may use an electric device known as an "ArthroStim" for assessment and adjustments.[5] The technique claims to relieve tension, stress and issues on problematic areas in the body by delivering low-impact force based on Schumann resonances. The technique is considered to be gentle and safe.[6] KST is derived from the existing concepts of Directional Non-Force Technique (DNFT) and Spinal Column Stressology.[7] While the technique is associated with chiropractic techniques, Koren has variously described it as an "analysis protocol" and "healthcare protocol."[8]
According to Aetna's policy regarding chiropractic treatment, KST allegedly gathers "binary information of the holographic body, which supposedly enables a trained practitioner to access information about a patient's physiology that otherwise would not be available. However, there is a lack of evidence regarding the effectiveness of this approach."[5] Their policy explains that, for this reason, Aetna does not cover KST, although they do reimburse for some other chiropractic interventions when the effectiveness has been "proven by adequate scientific studies, published in peer-reviewed scientific journals."[5] The North Dakota Department of Human Services made a similar determination regarding KST's unproven effectiveness and "paucity of evidence." KST was therefore specifically excluded from the list of chiropractic treatments covered under their state-funded health plans.[9] Citing the same reasons, the UK Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust also explicitly excluded KST from their list of covered chiropractic therapies.[10]
References
- ^ Tedd Koren (2009-10-06). "Chiropractic- history, practice, potential". jdc.jefferson.edu. Retrieved 2015-06-30.
- ^ Chiropractic, Secrest Family (2013-07-14). "Scottsdale Chiropractor Focuses on Chiropractic for TMJ Patients". GlobeNewswire News Room. Retrieved 2015-06-30.
- ^ "Natural Health Awareness Event This Saturday". Pagosa Daily Post. 2015-03-12. Retrieved 2015-06-30.
- ^ "KST: Koren Specific Technique". Sunrise Health Institute. Retrieved 2015-06-30.
- ^ a b c "Chiropractic Services - Policy", Aetna, retrieved 29 March 2016
- ^ LeCain W. Smith (12 August 2014). Our Inner Ocean. Archway Publishing. pp. 111–. ISBN 978-1-4525-1868-8.
- ^ Davis, Heather D.C.; Byrley, Amy D.C. (2012-07-19). "Correction of Subluxation and Alleviation of Asthma Symptoms in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Study" (PDF). McCoy Press. Retrieved 2015-06-30.
- ^ Editorial Board (29 January 2009). "Koren Specific Technique Not Chiropractic? WFC Alleges "Serious Professional Misconduct"". Dynamic Chiropractic. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- ^ "Provider Manual for Chiropractic Services" (PDF). North Dakota Department of Human Services. State of North Dakota.
- ^ NHS Leeds West CCG Assurance Committee (2014-01-02). "Complementary and Alternative Therapies Evidence Based Decision Making Framework" (PDF). leedswestccg.nhs.uk. Retrieved 2015-06-30.