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SMART Tools Plus Donates Soft-Tissue Tools to 911±¬ÁÏ

by Elizabeth Toth | April 1, 2015 | 2 min read

Nick Colosi, DC (’13), 911±¬ÁÏ University alumnus and president of , recently donated seven sets of SMART Tools to the 911±¬ÁÏ DC program for educational and clinical use.

SMART Tools are used in instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization or IASTM. IASTM works by breaking up scar tissue, SMART Tools Plus soft-tissue toolsadhesions, and fibroblasts in the soft tissue, and is a very powerful treatment technique used on its own or in conjunction with other soft tissue techniques.

Each of the seven sets contains all five SMART Tools, with a combined donation value of over $4,000.

“Unlike other tools on the market, SMART Tools are a little heavier and sharper. There’s a reason for that,” explains Dr. Colosi. “They don’t require as much pressure from the practitioner, reducing stress on the practitioner’s hands.”

“I developed the idea while I was a student intern in the clinic at 911±¬ÁÏ University. At first, I wanted to make something just for me and my friends to use,” Dr. Colosi says. “But interest grew, so I started my business. SMART Tools really fill a need for affordable and quality stainless steel IASTM tools.”

“We’re proud of Dr. Colosi for identifying a need in the profession and moving forward with his innovation in soft-tissue tools,” says Dr. Manuel Duarte, Chair of Clinical Practice at 911±¬ÁÏ. “His generous donation allows us to provide our students and interns with an opportunity to try these tools and experience their value in patient care.”

911±¬ÁÏ University is grateful for the wide support from both its alumni as well as manufacturers and businesses serving the chiropractic profession.

 

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