December 9th, 2010 | By: Team FORMA | Categorized Under: Botox, Pain Management
Chances are, if you live and work in Newport Beach, Calif., you know – or you think you know – of at least one person who receives Botox treatments. In fact, according to a recent online poll conducted by The Orange County Register, 1.2 million ‘secret’ Botox treatments are doled out each and every year throughout Southern California. But as you’ll learn in today’s blog entry, Botox isn’t just for appearances!
Botulinum toxin injection therapy — popularly known as Botox — was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in April of 2002 as a means of temporarily improving the appearance of frown lines between the eyebrows. The nod from the FDA resulted in widespread cosmetic use of the product, with many advocates seeing it as less intrusive and costly than plastic surgery. (more…)
November 26th, 2010 | By: Team FORMA | Categorized Under: Medical Foods
We’re pleased to share that FORMA now carries a unique category of FDA-regulated medical food products that meet specific nutritional requirements and prevent some of the metabolic deficiencies associated with particular diseases, injuries and ailments.
You may not have ever considered medical food as a solution to an injury or to relieve pain or inflammation, but by utilizing Targeted Cellular Technology (TCT) to deliver natural amino acid precursors found to promote efficient functioning of specific cells, these prescription medical foods can fulfill the nutritional needs of a specific disease or injury that cannot be met with a simple shift in diet. (more…)
November 12th, 2010 | By: Team FORMA | Categorized Under: Patient Testimonials
We’re always pleased to receive a thank you note or a testimonial about how we have been able to help someone. These messages reinforce our belief that our purpose is to identify and treat the root cause of your pain so you can get back to living the life you deserve.
That being said, here’s a recent note from someone we helped:
Just on the basis that I’m an active individual, I’ve come to accept the fact that I’m bound to spend part of my life recovering from one injury or another. That’s one reason I’m glad to know about FORMA. With their help, I spend the least amount of time in the injured phase.
I’ve been through their facilities on a number of occasions, each time for a particular injury. The doctors were quick to point out the problem (weak) areas in order to apply therapy and get me out running again — and each time I left the office stronger than the last. (more…)
October 22nd, 2010 | By: Team FORMA | Categorized Under: FORMA Philosophy, Marathon Training, Running
We’ve all heard the expression, “You have to learn to walk before you can run,” and that phrase is especially fitting when it comes to conditioning to be a runner as opposed to training for a particular marathon, half-marathon or race. And before you even ask, yes, there is a huge difference.
Setting a goal is a lofty undertaking, a noble pursuit. And when it comes to training for a race or marathon, an individual is far more likely to work through physical pain and setbacks if they are pursuing a goal and have a community commitment. But such aspirations should be based on reality, and those of you targeting such ambitions should seek guidance to achieve the desired result.
That being said, the doctors and physical therapists here at FORMA are all about setting goals based on each patient’s physical abilities and the specific sports requirements to achieve results. (more…)
October 15th, 2010 | By: Team FORMA | Categorized Under: Equinox Club, Long Beach Marathon
Equinox Club in Newport Beach has a team of members who are participating in this Sunday’s 2010 International City Bank Long Beach Marathon, and FORMA has been asked to be part of the team’s preparation these past few months.
Led by Wesley Pedersen, head personal trainer at Equinox, the team participated in group runs on Sunday mornings and cross training on Wednesday evenings in a “Shreadmill” (aka: Treadmill) Class at the Equinox facilities on Jamboree Road. In addition, everyone participated in a strength and stability program and received instruction on injury prevention and hydration from Dr. Carvalho and Dr. Bakman from FORMA. (The Dr.’s also were on hand to screen participants in order to identify any potential problems that might arise during the rigorous training program associated with a marathon.) (more…)
October 13th, 2010 | By: Team FORMA | Categorized Under: Continuing Education, Dr. Claudio Carvalho, Tracy Burrows-Boeckley
There are two constants when it comes to the practice of chiropractic, physical therapy and orthopedic medicine: Continuing Education and Professional Development. These are not fields where you receive a degree or certification and then just sit back and rest on your laurels.
The medical and rehabilitation staff at FORMA cannot operate in a vacuum. We are motivated to exchange knowledge with others in our fields in order to remain current and abreast of the very best practices available, and to uphold our commitment to deliver unparalleled care. Anything less is simply not an option.
As you might imagine, our profession is dynamic and ever-changing. There are new breakthroughs, techniques and treatments that are discovered every month, and the medical and PT staff at FORMA is taking new courses and attending educational conferences on a regular basis in order to remain at the top of our game. (more…)
October 11th, 2010 | By: Team FORMA | Categorized Under: 2010 Honolulu Marathon, 2010 Nike Women's Marathon, Dr. Thomas Bakman, Marathon Training, Southern California Running Group
A half-dozen women who have counted on FORMA to aid them with their sports-related medical issues have their eyes set on completing a couple of major races before the end of the year. These women — most ranging in age from 40 to 60 years old — have been cross training under the watchful eye of our own Dr. Bakman (aka Dr. B.) for the past two years.
Their goal is to participate in and finish the 2010 Honolulu Marathon on Dec. 12 on Oahu. But before they make their way out to the Hawaiian archipelago, these determined ladies are first going to try their hands at completing the 2010 Nike Women’s Half-Marathon, which is run (err, walked) on Sunday, Oct. 17, in San Francisco, where everyone who crosses the finish line receives an original Tiffany necklace — delivered by a bona fide San Francisco fireman right at the finish line! (more…)
