Innovative Research Award
Janan Abbas
Zefat Academic College, Israel
Janan Abbas is a researcher whose published work addresses musculoskeletal health, spinal morphology, lumbar spinal stenosis, vertebral morphometry, and physical-health outcomes among student populations. The available publication record includes peer-reviewed journal articles examining anatomical, biomechanical, and epidemiological dimensions of musculoskeletal conditions. These studies collectively provide a research profile connecting structural characteristics of the spine with clinical and functional outcomes. [1]
Abstract
Janan Abbas has developed a publication record focused on musculoskeletal health and anatomical research, with particular attention to the lumbar spine, vertebral morphology, degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis, and musculoskeletal pain. The research portfolio includes longitudinal investigation of hip muscle length and musculoskeletal pain among undergraduates, studies of spinal morphometry and degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis, and research concerning low back pain among physiotherapy students. [1] [2] [3] The body of work demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach combining anatomical measurement, musculoskeletal assessment, epidemiological observation, and clinically relevant analysis.
Keywords
- Musculoskeletal Health
- Lumbar Spine
- Vertebral Morphometry
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Low Back Pain
- Hip Muscle Length
Introduction
Musculoskeletal disorders represent an important area of health research because pain, restricted movement, degenerative changes, and structural abnormalities can influence physical function and quality of life. Research into the anatomical and functional characteristics of the lumbar spine can contribute to a more detailed understanding of conditions such as degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. Abbas and collaborators have investigated several anatomical characteristics associated with lumbar spinal stenosis, including vertebral morphometry, pedicle dimensions, spinous-process inclination, and facet orientation. [4] [5]
Research Profile
The documented research profile of Janan Abbas is centered primarily on health sciences and musculoskeletal research. The publication record includes work in Medicina, Life, Journal of American College Health, and BioMed Research International. The topics range from contemporary musculoskeletal-health questions to detailed anatomical investigations of the vertebral column. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Research Contributions
Several identifiable themes characterize the research contributions represented in the supplied publication record:
- Musculoskeletal pain research: Investigation of musculoskeletal pain and its relationship with physical and anatomical characteristics among undergraduate populations. [1]
- Spinal anatomy: Quantitative examination of vertebral and spinal structures relevant to degenerative lumbar conditions. [4]
- Degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis: Research addressing vertebral morphometry, facet tropism and orientation, pedicle morphology, and spinous-process inclination. [4] [5]
- Student health: Assessment of low back pain among physiotherapy students and consideration of changes during the COVID-19 outbreak. [3]
Publications
Selected publications from the supplied record are presented below. DOI identifiers are provided where available to support direct verification of the published articles.
- Musculoskeletal Pain and Hip Muscle Length Among Undergraduates: A Longitudinal Study of 1 Year. Medicina, 2026.
- Evolutionary Specializations of the Human Vertebral Body and Intervertebral Disc in Relation to Bipedalism. Life, 2026.
- Has the COVID-19 outbreak altered the prevalence of low back pain among physiotherapy students? Journal of American College Health, 2023.
Research Impact
The research record has a clear emphasis on clinically and anatomically relevant questions. Studies of vertebral morphometry and other spinal characteristics can contribute to the scientific understanding of anatomical variation associated with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. [4][5] The publication addressing spinous-process inclination further expands this structural perspective.
Award Suitability
The supplied publication record provides a substantive basis for consideration under an innovative research recognition category. Its principal strengths include a sustained focus on musculoskeletal and spinal research, publication across established peer-reviewed journals, collaborative research activity, and a combination of anatomical and population-health approaches. [1] [2] [4]
Conclusion
Janan Abbas’s research profile is characterized by scholarly work in musculoskeletal health, spinal anatomy, vertebral morphometry, degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis, and low back pain. The supplied publications demonstrate research spanning structural anatomy, longitudinal musculoskeletal assessment, student health, and evolutionary aspects of the vertebral column. [1] [2] [3]
External Links
References
- Abbas, J.; Reif, N.; Hamoud, K. (2026). Musculoskeletal Pain and Hip Muscle Length Among Undergraduates: A Longitudinal Study of 1 Year. Medicina, 62(8), 1548.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina62081548
- Hershkovitz, I.; Latimer, B.; Abbas, J.; Hejja, M.; Medlej, B.; Rapoport, H.; Kedar, E.; Ezra, D.; Rybak, I.; Sella Tunis, T.; et al. (2026). Evolutionary Specializations of the Human Vertebral Body and Intervertebral Disc in Relation to Bipedalism. Life, 16(3), 466.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/life16030466
- Abbas, J.; Hamoud, K.; Jubran, R.; Daher, A. (2023). Has the COVID-19 outbreak altered the prevalence of low back pain among physiotherapy students? Journal of American College Health.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2021.1953505
- Abbas, J.; Peled, N.; Hershkovitz, I.; Hamoud, K.; Shetty, A. P. (2021). The Role of Vertebral Morphometry in the Pathogenesis of Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. BioMed Research International.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/7093745
- Abbas, J. (2020). Facet Tropism and Orientation: Risk Factors for Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. BioMed Research International.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/2453503