Prevent Sports Injuries Before They Happen

 

Overuse injuries are common in athletes and active adults, but they don’t happen by chance. Misalignments in the feet and lower limbs can place stress on joints and muscles, increasing the risk of injury. At Dr Abbie Clinics, we use the Najjarine Biomechanical Assessment (NBA) to identify potential problem areas and implement personalised prevention strategies.

 

How Misalignment Leads to Injury

Even slight deviations in foot posture, such as overpronation, high arches or uneven leg length, can alter your gait and load distribution. This increases the likelihood of:

  • Plantarfascitis
  • Sprained ankles
  • Ankle pains
  • Repetitive stress fractures
  • Achilles tentonitis
  • Shin splints
  • Knee Pain
  • Hip pains
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Upper back and neck pains

These injuries can limit training, affect performance, and reduce long-term mobility.

 

Prevention Through NBA Assessment

The Najjarine Biomechanical Assessment (NBA) identifies misalignments and movement patterns that increase injury risk. Our clinicians assess the root causes, then create personalised strategies to protect joints and muscles.
Treatments may include:

By addressing misalignments early, the NBA helps prevent injuries, improve performance, and build long-term resilience without unnecessary compensations.

Performance Benefits Beyond Injury Prevention

Correcting misalignment can enhance performance, increase efficiency, and improve overall biomechanics. Athletes often notice better balance, smoother movement, and a lower risk of overuse injuries after NBA-guided intervention.

 

Conclusion

Prevention is the best form of treatment. By understanding your biomechanics and the biomechanics of your sport, addressing misalignments early, you can continue training, competing, and moving without interruption.

 

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