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This series introduces practitioners to the Najjarine Biomechanical Assessment (NBA) system a structured 7-step clinical framework developed by Dr Abbie to assess, diagnose, and treat musculoskeletal conditions through a biomechanical lens.

Topics covered across the 9 videos include:

• Foundations of biomechanics: gravitational force, ground reaction force, and Newton's third law
• What orthotics are and how they work
• Hard ground vs soft ground: impact on foot mechanics
• Stress and strain over time: understanding why pain develops
• The 7-step NBA assessment system (RCSP, NCSP, forefoot alignment, hip ROM, tibial torsion, leg length discrepancy)
• Forefoot deformities: forefoot valgus, varus, supinatus, plantar-flexed and dorsiflexed first ray, two-to-five varus
• Tibial torsion: causes, assessment, and correction with gait plates
• Body compensation mechanisms
• Case studies across paediatric, athletic, and elderly populations, including cerebral palsy and complex presentations.

Suitable for orthopaedic surgeons, rehabilitation doctors, and general practitioners seeking to integrate foundational biomechanical assessment into clinical practice.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the biomechanical principles underpinning musculoskeletal pain, including gravitational force, ground reaction force, and Newton's third law as applied to the human body
2. Describe the role of orthotic devices in modifying ground surfaces to correct foot alignment
3. Apply the Nigerian Biomechanical Assessment (NBA) 7-step system, including RCSP, NCSP, forefoot alignment, hip range of motion, malleolar position, and leg length assessment
4. Differentiate between forefoot valgus, forefoot varus, forefoot supinatus, plantar-flexed first ray, dorsiflexed first ray, and two-to-five varus deformities
5. Assess tibial torsion and prescribe appropriate gait plates for paediatric correction
6. Correlate biomechanical findings with patient pain presentations to determine causation rather than symptomology
7. Apply the NBA framework to diverse populations, including children, athletes, and elderly patients
8. Provide pain relief using conservative  treatment
9. Provide patients with balance central of coordination.

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