Assist. Prof. Dr. Leila Abbasi | Causes and Symptoms of Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Leila Abbasi is an Assistant Professor of Physiotherapy at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, renowned for her expertise in neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. She earned her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees in Physiotherapy, consistently ranking first throughout her academic career and being recognized as a member of the National Elite Foundation. Her professional journey spans academic teaching, clinical practice, and research leadership, including her role as founder and technical manager of Mehravar Physiotherapy Clinic and faculty member at the Shiraz Rehabilitation Faculty. Dr. Abbasi’s research focuses on exercise therapy, biomechanics, neurorehabilitation, and clinical interventions for conditions such as cerebral palsy, stroke, and musculoskeletal disorders. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in leading journals indexed in Scopus and PubMed and co-authored a book on Clinical Analysis of Gait. A distinguished educator, she has organized and instructed many national and international workshops and conferences on advanced physiotherapy methods. Her academic excellence is reflected in multiple top-rank awards, research grants, and recognitions for innovation in rehabilitation sciences. She is an active member of scientific committees and editorial boards and continues to contribute to the development of rehabilitation education and clinical protocols, making her a notable leader and innovator in physiotherapy research and practice. Her scholarly impact is demonstrated by 398 citations, an h-index of 10, and an i10-index of 10, and 243 citations, an h-index of 8, and an i10-index of 8.