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'''Koren Specific Technique''' (KST) is a [[chiropractic]] techinque developed by Tedd Koren in 2005. |
'''Koren Specific Technique''' (KST) is a [[chiropractic]] techinque developed by Tedd Koren 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> The Koren Specific Technique is widely regarded as pseudoscience.<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 [[Spinal_adjustment#Adjustment_methods|adjustments]].<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> Although they cover other chiropractic techniques, several insurers exclude KST from coverage because they have determined that there is a 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="aetna">{{cite web|title=Chiropractic Services - Policy|url=http://www.aetna.com/cpb/medical/data/100_199/0107.html|website=Aetna|accessdate=29 March 2016}}</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> |
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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> KST practitioners make several claims about the technique. They claim that KST practitioners can uses a patient's [[occipital bone|occipital drop]] 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 [[Schumann resonances]]{{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> |
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> KST practitioners make several claims about the technique. They claim that KST practitioners can uses a patient's [[occipital bone|occipital drop]] 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 [[Schumann resonances]]{{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 /> The World Federation of Chiropractic accused Koren of unprofessional behavior by offering seminars in the technique to non-chiropractic practitioners.<ref name=DynChiro2009 /> Experts have said there is "a lack of evidence" regarding the effectiveness of KST. 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." |
KST has been subject to controversy both inside and outside the chiropractic field.<ref name=DynChiro2009 /><ref name=Aetna /> The World Federation of Chiropractic accused Koren of unprofessional behavior by offering seminars in the technique to non-chiropractic practitioners.<ref name=DynChiro2009 /> Experts have said there is "a lack of evidence" regarding the effectiveness of KST. 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." |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 02:09, 10 April 2016
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Koren Specific Technique (KST) is a chiropractic techinque developed by Tedd Koren in 2005.[1] The Koren Specific Technique is widely regarded as pseudoscience.[2][3] Practitioners of KST may use their hands, or they may use an electric device known as an "ArthroStim" for assessment and adjustments.[4] Although they cover other chiropractic techniques, several insurers exclude KST from coverage because they have determined that there is a lack of scientific evidence of safety and/or efficacy.[5][6][7]
While the technique is associated with chiropractic techniques, Koren has variously described it as an "analysis protocol" and "healthcare protocol."[8] KST practitioners make several claims about the technique. They claim that KST practitioners can uses a patient's occipital drop to determine the location of the patient's aliments.[9] 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 Schumann resonances[citation needed], 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."[10]
KST has been subject to controversy both inside and outside the chiropractic field.[8][4] The World Federation of Chiropractic accused Koren of unprofessional behavior by offering seminars in the technique to non-chiropractic practitioners.[8] Experts have said there is "a lack of evidence" regarding the effectiveness of KST. The North Dakota Department of Human Services made a determination regarding KST's unproven effectiveness and "paucity of evidence."
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.
- ^ a b "Chiropractic Services - Policy", Aetna, retrieved 29 March 2016
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Chiropractic Services - Policy". Aetna. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- ^ "Provider Manual for Chiropractic Services" (PDF). North Dakota Department of Human Services. State of North Dakota.
- ^ a b c Editorial Board (29 January 2009). "Koren Specific Technique Not Chiropractic? WFC Alleges "Serious Professional Misconduct"". Dynamic Chiropractic. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- ^ "KST: Koren Specific Technique". Sunrise Health Institute. Retrieved 2015-06-30.
- ^ 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.