Abbis Haider Jaffri

Abbis Haider Jaffri serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Creighton University's School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. Based in the Boyne Building (Room 114B) in Omaha, he contributes to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and the Rehabilitation Science Research Laboratory.

His research centers on rehabilitation medicine, specifically designing diagnostic tools and treatment protocols to optimize patient care after injury. Key focus areas include neuromuscular adaptations in lower extremity injuries, chronic ankle instability, and improving functional outcomes such as balance mechanics and gait analysis through evidence-based interventions.

Analysis of his 2017-2020 publications reveals dominant themes in chronic ankle instability assessment, with pioneering work on the Dynamic Leap and Balance Test (DLBT) for balance deficit detection. His research spans foot biomechanics post-surgery, concussion management protocols, gait mechanics under visual constraints, and emerging work on post-ICU syndrome in COVID-19 patients, demonstrating interdisciplinary impact across sports medicine and critical care rehabilitation.

Dr. Jaffri leads biomechanical investigations in the Rehabilitation Science Research Laboratory, where his team develops novel assessment tools and rehabilitation protocols targeting functional recovery in musculoskeletal injuries through rigorous clinical testing and translational research.