'''Koren Specific Technique''' (KST) is a technique developed by [[Tedd Koren]]<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" /> 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> [[National Health Service|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 [[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/>

== References ==

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== External links ==

*{{Official website|https://www.teddkorenseminars.com/}}

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