Dr. Blasé Toto of East Brunswick, N.J., a member of the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors, has been honored as the "Sports Chiropractor of the Year" by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. The award was presented to Dr. Toto at the 2011 Chiropractic Sports Sciences Symposium, held in Boston.
Dr. Toto, who has been in practice for 26 years, has treated a wide range of athletes over his career, from Pop Warner football to the U.S. Olympic Team. Last winter, Dr. Toto was part of the 2010 U.S. Olympic Medical Team at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians is the national certifying body for chiropractic sports physicians. Its mission is to promote the highest standards of excellence and clinical competence for chiropractors specializing in sports medicine and physical fitness. The recipient of the Sports Chiropractor of the Year award is chosen by former award recipients.
Dr. Toto stated, "This is the gold medal and highest honor in my profession. I am honored to receive this prestigious award and recognition. It is especially meaningful because it is voted on by my peers."
"We are extremely proud to learn of Dr. Toto's honor as the Sports Chiropractor of the Year," said Dr. Steven Clarke, president of the ANJC. "His accomplishments have gained our industry great recognition for the benefits chiropractic care has on athletic performance for all age groups and levels of competition."
Source: Association of New Jersey Chiropractors
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