Experiență profesională
Current roles
Adjunct faculty at the University of Nicosia, Cyprus; School of Sciences and Engineering, Department of Life and Health Science
- https://www.unic.ac.cy
- September 2020 – present
- Main activities and responsibilities:
- Participate in instructional activities helping to advance research training of graduate students.
- Advising and supervising students (MSc and PhD).
- Participate in building programs that successfully train new research scientists.
- Providing research methodology guidance in students’ research projects and publications.
Chair of the Cross-Cultural adaptations and Validation Committee of European College of Sports and Exercise Physicians (ECOSEP)
- https://ecosep.eu/committees/
- January 2018 – present
- Lead and coordinate the committee with aim:
- The development of new patient-reported outcome measures.
- The translation and cross-cultural adaptation of existing scales and patient-reported outcome measures into other languages.
- The evaluation of their clinimetric properties.
- Coordinate scientific publications related to patient-reported outcome measures.
Senior instructor and clinical tutor at Hellenic Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Training Education (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Courses)
- https://www.homtd.gr
- January 2012 – present
- Lecturer and clinical tutor in physiotherapy courses in Orthopedic Manipulative Therapy at an IFOMPT accredited program.
- Main responsibilities:
- Educational program development, coordination, and accreditation.
- Acquirement of external accreditation for postgraduate courses.
- Face-to-face and online teaching the subjects of research methodology, evidence-based practice, exercise prescription in rehabilitation, manual assessment, and treatment of the musculoskeletal system (spine and lower extremities), manipulation of the spine and extremities, and rehabilitative ultrasound imaging.
- Supervision, mentoring, and tutoring in clinical placement.
- Supervising and evaluating research projects and diploma dissertations.
- Organize, develop, and coordinate research projects and scientific publications.
Research associate of the European College of Sports and Exercise Physicians ECOSEP (Greek branch) and the National Track and Field Centre, Sports Injury Clinic of SEGAS
- January 2009 – present
- Researcher and lecturer with main responsibilities to:
- Organize, plan, conduct, and publish research projects with regards to sports injuries assessment and rehabilitation.
- Senior lecturer at sports rehabilitation courses.
Previous positions
Teaching Fellow in Physiotherapy Education, Department of Population Health Sciences, School of Life Course & Population Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King’s College London, UK
- May 2022 – July 2023
- Main activities and responsibilities:
- Lead modules and contribute to innovative and evidence-based physiotherapy education on undergraduate and postgraduate programs that aims to ensure graduates are responsive to the changing needs of health care.
- Foster in students the transition of knowledge and skills between the College and Practice settings and the development of values required for evidence based, client-focused decision making as well as compassionate and dignified care.
- Contribute to assessment and feedback of physiotherapy across the curriculum.
- Contribute to Practice Education for students on clinical placement.
- Undertake departmental administrative duties.
- Act as personal tutor to assigned students to provide pastoral support, helping students to meet the learning objectives of the program and working with the Senior Tutor.
Adjunct Professor – College of Health & Life Science at Hamad bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar
- https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en
- August 2020 – August 2022
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- Participate in instructional activities helping to advance research training of graduate students.
- Advising and supervising students.
- Serve on committees related to CHLS students.
- Participate in building programs that successfully train new research scientists.
- Providing research methodology guidance in students’ research projects and publications.
Clinical Lead Physiotherapist / Researcher at Aspetar, Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar
- https://www.aspetar.com
- December 2014 – April 2022
- Main activities and responsibilities:
- Administrative and clinical management of the rehabilitation clinic.
- Improving physiotherapy team working and evidence-based quality of service within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Collaborating with surgeons, physicians, and other healthcare practitioners.
- Research-based knowledge translation into clinical practice.
- Standardization of clinical practice.
- Providing continuous professional development opportunities.
- Organizing and delivering internal clinical education.
- Tutoring international physiotherapists visiting Aspetar for clinical internship.
- Updating and developing the clinical rehabilitation protocols and guidelines.
- Evolving and streamlining professional physiotherapy services.
- Mentoring physiotherapists and assisting in difficult and complex cases.
- Evaluating the annual performance of the clinical team and their daily clinical practice.
- Preparing research project applications, organizing, leading, and conducting clinical research.
- Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team in organizing and planning rehabilitation of elite international athletes.
Member of the Aspetar Clinical Guideline and Pathway Committee
- 2020 – April 2022
- The Aspetar Clinical Guideline and Pathway Committee (multidisciplinary) was established to develop, implement, and manage a robust process for the Aspetar clinical guidelines and pathways in sports medicine. The Aspetar Clinical Guideline and Pathway Committee appoints and evaluates the Guideline Development Groups (GDG’s) with relevant interprofessional and interdepartmental membership and based on guideline topic and expertise, to develop these guidelines and pathways.
Founder and Director of a private physiotherapy clinic, Athens, Greece
- May 1999 – June 2014
- Administrative and clinical management of the clinic:
- Managing a team of physiotherapists to offer a unique angle of private health care with regards to musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy.
- Consulting and treating a variety of elite sportspeople, including track and field athletes and Football league players.
- Aim to manage performance goals and direct specific intervention to reduce the risk of injury & re-injury in that population group.
- Treatment of a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions in the general population including spinal pain, meniscal injuries, patellofemoral pain, muscle injuries, tendinopathies, adhesive capsulitis, osteoarthritis, plantar fasciopathy as well as rehabilitating a variety of post-operative conditions including hip and knee arthroplasty, rotator cuff repairs, spinal surgery, bone fractures, ankle instability, and ACL reconstruction.
- Preparing research applications, organizing, leading, and conducting clinical research.
- Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of quality-of-life patient-reported outcome measures for patients with neurological conditions.
- Clinical trials regarding rehabilitation protocols and acupuncture for patients with neurological conditions.
Research associate at “Filoktitis” research team
- Filoktitis Center for recovery & Rehabilitation, Attica, Greece
- https://www.filoktitis.com.gr
- Preparing research applications, organizing, leading, and conducting clinical research.
- Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of quality-of-life patient-reported outcome measures for patients with neurological conditions.
- Clinical trials regarding rehabilitation protocols and acupuncture for patients with neurological conditions.
Motion analysis laboratory – Social Work Foundation “Hadzipaterion” RCCCP – “Lilian Voudouri” Supportive Technology Laboratory for children with Cerebral Palsy, Athens, Greece
- https://www.ike.org.gr
- January 2012 – December 2014
- 3D motion analysis (VICON) and EMG in children with cerebral palsy:
- assessment and functional screening.
- 3D gait analysis, assessment, and interpretation.
- Lower limb EMG evaluation and interpretation.
Senior instructor in professional development courses – “State of the Art” by Physio Science Seminars
- January 2010 – December 2012
- Lecturer in condition- or region-specific musculoskeletal physiotherapy seminars involving teaching and practical sessions.
Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
- February 2006 – June 2006
- Post Graduate placement – School of Physiotherapy Clinic, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
Physiotherapist
- 1998 – March 1999
- Physiotherapist at 401 Military Hospital of Athens during military service
Incidental appointments and positions
Reviewer for Scientific journal, British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM).
- 2023, 2022, 2021, 2017, and 2016
Chair of Scientific Conference Session – “Contemporary pain research and management.”
- 2023
- 5th International Scientific Physiotherapy Congress – Contemporary evidence in Physiotherapy science, 12-14th May, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Chair of Scientific Conference Session – “Regional activation and injury of muscles: Implications for sports and rehabilitation.”
- 2021
- 7th ECOSEP congress – Sports Medicine and science: Facts for the future, 19-20th November, Athens, Greece.
Chair of Panel Debate – “Manual therapy is a questionable tool in the toolkit of treatments for low back pain.”
- 2016
- International Federation of Orthopedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT 2016) Conference, Glasgow, UK, 4-8th July.
Scientific Board Member, Panhellenic Physical Therapy Association (PPTA).
- 2014 – 2018
Scientific Committee Member, 24th Pan-Hellenic Scientific Physical Therapy (PPTA) Congress on December 5-7, 2014; Athens, Greece.
- 2014
Board of Trustees Member, The McKenzie Institute Hellas-Cyprus, Athens, Greece.
- 2008 – 2010
Educație și formare
Formare profesională
Studii
Degrees and certifications
PhD in Biomechanics
- 2013 – 2020
- University of Thessaly, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science (FPESS), Trikala, Greece
Master of Science, Exercise and Health (Scholarship from the University of Thessaly)
- 2009 – 2012
- University of Thessaly, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science (FPESS), Trikala, Greece
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- 1993 – 1997
- University of West Attica (former AΤΕΙ of Athens), Department of Physiotherapy, Athens, Greece
Postgraduate & clinical diplomas
Diploma in Orthopedic Manipulative Physical Therapy (OMPT)
- 2011 – 2012
- National Orthopedic Manual Therapy Diploma (N-OMT-D), Athens, Greece
Certification in Biomedical Acupuncture
- 2007 – 2008
- Hellenic Scientific Society of Physical Therapy and Hellenic Society of Medical Acupuncture (165 hours)
Postgraduate Diploma in Physical Therapy
- 2005 – 2006
- University of Otago, School of Physiotherapy, Dunedin, New Zealand
Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
- 2005 – 2006
- The McKenzie Institute International, University of Otago, School of Physiotherapy, Dunedin, New Zealand
Certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Cert.MDT)
- 1999 – 2002
- Hellenic McKenzie Institute, Athens, Greece
Continuing education (CPD)
Aspetar “Tuesday lecture series” – A weekly internal educational activity of Aspetar with a broad range of Orthopaedic, Sports medicine and Rehabilitation lectures (content can be found at Aspetar YouTube channel)
- 2014 – 2022
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction. How to get your athlete back (safe) on the field” by Alli Gokeler. A two-day sports physiotherapy course by Hellenic OMT Education, 18-19th February, Athens, Greece
- 2023
The Overhead Shoulder compared to the “normal” shoulder – evidence-based assessment and treatment of the painful shoulder by Rod Whiteley. British Journal of Sports Medicine approved 2-day course by HOMTD sports physio education, 10-11th December, Athens, Greece
- 2022
Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction rehabilitation: Complex understanding for simple solutions. Face-to-face one day course by Eric Meira. Organized by Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 4th September, Doha, Qatar
- 2021
Multimodal rehabilitation approaches integrating motor learning and targeted sensorimotor and biomechanical aspects after ACL injury and ACL reconstruction. Live webinar (2-hour) by Bart Dingenen. Organized by Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 12th May, Doha, Qatar
- 2020
High-Intensity Neuromuscular Strength Training with Limited Equipment. Live webinar (2-hour) by Alex Natera. Organized by Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 11th May, Doha, Qatar
- 2020
Clinical reasoning in sports rehabilitation. Course lecturer Prof. Philip Glasgow. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 6-7th December, Doha, Qatar
- 2019
Rehabilitation of the difficult ankle and foot. Course lecturer Matthew Stewart. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 15-16th November, Doha, Qatar
- 2019
The sporting hip and groin. Course lecturer James Moore. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 22-23rd April, Doha, Qatar (13.75 credits)
- 2017
Functional strength training, sensorimotor training, and return-to-play criteria following foot and ankle injuries. Course lecturer Dr. Phil Glasgow. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 3-4th April, Doha, Qatar (13 credits)
- 2017
Manual Therapy skills for Upper and Lower extremities workshop. Course lecturer Alfio Alabasini. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 19-20th November, Doha, Qatar (13 credits)
- 2016
Assessment and Rehabilitation of running injuries. Course lecturer Dr. Christian Burton. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 5-6th October, Doha, Qatar (13 credits)
- 2016
Mobilization of the Neuroimmune System. Course lecturer Dr. Michael Coppieters. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, Doha, Qatar
- 2016
Common pathologies of the sporting foot and ankle. Course lecturer Prof. Jon Karlsson. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 29-30th May, Doha, Qatar (9 credits)
- 2016
Lower limb tendinopathy course. Course lecturer Dr Jill Cook. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 25-26th April, Doha, Qatar (12 credits)
- 2016
Ankle sprains and chronic instability course, Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 13-14th March, Doha, Qatar (12.5 credits)
- 2016
Ultrasound in daily physiotherapy practice: Upper limb. Course lecturer Dr Matthieu Sailly. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 8-9th December, Doha, Qatar
- 2015
Advanced clinical reasoning in sports rehabilitation. Course lecturers Prof. Philip Glasgow and Dr. Nickola Phillips. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 15-16th November, Doha, Qatar
- 2015
Ultrasound in daily physiotherapy practice: Lower limb. Course lecturer Dr Matthieu Sailly. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 10-11th May, Doha, Qatar
- 2015
Clinical assessment of the knee joint. Prof. Marc Martens. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 26th February, Doha, Qatar
- 2015
Assessment and treatment of ligamentous injuries in the knee. Course lecturer Prof. Lynn Snyder-Mackler. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 15-16th January, Doha, Qatar
- 2015
Explain Pain. Course lecturer Tim Beames from NOI group (Neuro Orthopaedic Institute), 24-25th May, Athens, Greece
- 2014
Activitate educațională și de formare continuă
Invited lectures and conference presentations
- Invited online lecture – University of Patras, School of Physiotherapy, Postgraduate studies (MSc in Therapeutic Exercise)
“Biomechanical analysis, assessment, and return to sport activities – using as an example the anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction rehabilitation”
6 December 2023 – Greece - Invited lecture – 29th Conference of Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association (PPTA) – Future and challenges for physiotherapy
“Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT) and clinical challenges in sports rehabilitation”
1–3 December 2023 – Athens, Greece - Invited lecture – 29th Conference of Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association (PPTA) – Future and challenges for physiotherapy
“Clinical applications of biomechanical assessment and analysis in sports injuries at the lower limbs”
1–3 December 2023 – Athens, Greece - Invited masterclass and workshop – Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, European School of Physiotherapy (ESP)
“Assessment and management of tendinopathy. Explained!” (5-hour activity)
19 June 2023 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Keynote lecture – 5th International Scientific Physiotherapy Congress – Contemporary evidence in Physiotherapy science
“The answer: there is no evidence for tendinopathy management. What is the question?”
12–14 May 2023 – Thessaloniki, Greece
- Invited online lecture – 1st OMTRO Congress of Manual Therapy – National congress with international participation
“Tendinopathy rehabilitation. What can go wrong”
4–5 December 2021 – Romania (online) - Invited lecture – 7th ECOSEP Congress – Sports Medicine and Science: Facts for the Future
“Bringing it all together: what to tell the tendon patient on day 1, what to expect, and what to do when it goes wrong”
19–20 November 2021 – Athens, Greece - Invited lecture – 7th ECOSEP Congress – Sports Medicine and Science: Facts for the Future
“Clinical applications of blood flow restricted training in sports rehabilitation”
19–20 November 2021 – Athens, Greece - Online (webinar) lecture – Panhellenic Physical Therapy Association
“Return to sport following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction”
24 June 2021
- Lecture – 3rd Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Team Physiotherapists Course
“Clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice principles for physiotherapists”
With Rod Whiteley and Vasileios Korakakis
3–5 February 2020 – Doha, Qatar
- Presentation – 29th Conference of Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association (PPTA)
“Exercise prescription in sports injuries: timing and criteria to return to sports”
29 Nov – 1 Dec 2019 – Athens, Greece
- Lecture – 6th Conference of Pancyprian Association of Physiotherapists (PAP)
“Blood flow restriction combined with low load resistance training. Innovative rehabilitation – Implications for anterior knee pain”
3–4 March 2018 – Nicosia, Cyprus
- Lecture – Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital (Tuesday lecture series)
“Application of blood flow restriction training in the clinical setting: Effects on pain and function”
25 April 2017 – Doha, Qatar
- Panel debate – 5th International Congress for Joint Replacement (ICJR 2016)
“Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction and rehabilitation”
With Nick Worth, Abbas Rahimi, Rodney Whiteley, Vasileios Korakakis, Hussain Nasser
3–5 November 2016 – Dubai, UAE - Presentation – 5th International Congress for Joint Replacement (ICJR 2016)
“Innovative sports rehabilitation. Blood flow restriction induced analgesia and muscle hypertrophy in patients with anterior knee pain.”
3–5 November 2016 – Dubai, UAE - Lecture – 5th International Congress for Joint Replacement (ICJR 2016)
“Current concepts in tendon rehabilitation.”
3–5 November 2016 – Dubai, UAE - Lecture – Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital (Tuesday lecture series)
“Systematic reviews. ‘Myths and Facts’”
15 March 2016 – Doha, Qatar
- Presentation – 4th Annual Podiatric Sports Medicine Conference
“The effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy. A systematic review from a critical perspective”
19–20 June 2015 – London, UK
- Presentation – Cretan Conference of Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association (PPTA)
“Evaluation and rehabilitation of overuse pathologies and tendinopathy of the shoulder.”
Herakleion, Crete, Greece
- Presentation – 23rd Conference of Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association (PPTA)
“Rotator cuff tears.”
22–23 November 2013 – Athens, Greece - Presentation – 23rd Conference of Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association (PPTA)
“Lower limb tendon pathology.”
22–23 November 2013 – Athens, Greece - Lecture – ‘Filoktitis’ Center for Recovery and Rehabilitation Scientific Meeting
“Cross-cultural adaptation of assessment tools, research methodology in clinical trials and statistical interpretation.”
Athens, Greece - Lecture – Hellenic Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy (HOMTD) Conference
“Pain and motor control.”
14 April 2013 – Athens, Greece - Presentation – Hellenic Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (EEXOT) & Hellenic Society of Arthroscopy (EAE) Conference
“Distal factors of the kinetic chain and the role of lumbo-pelvic stability in anterior knee pain.”
Athens, Greece
- Presentation – 22nd Conference of Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association (PPTA)
“Real time ultrasound imaging applications in motor control and muscle’s functional assessment.”
7–9 December 2012 – Athens, Greece - Lecture – Annual Conference of Hellenic Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy (HOMTD)
“The role of muscles in Lumbo-pelvic motor control.”
Athens, Greece
- Lecture – Hellenic Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (EEXOT) Conference
“An update in exercise for the treatment of Low Back Pain.”
Athens, Greece
- Lecture – Hellenic Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (EEXOT)
“Yes, to exercises in treatment of Low Back Pain.”
Athens, Greece
- Presentation – 18th Conference of Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association (PPTA)
“Postural education.”
17–19 October 2008 – Athens, Greece - Presentation – Panhellenic McKenzie Conference
“Does it matter which exercise?”
Athens, Greece
- Lecture – Seminars in Biomechanics of the Spine and Biotechnology
“Centralization phenomenon. A clinical tool in diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of patients with spinal pain.”
Athens, Greece - Lecture – Panhellenic Spine Society (EESS) Conference
“Centralization phenomenon. A clinical tool in diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of patients with spinal pain.”
Athens, Greece
- Presentation – McKenzie Conference
“Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy in chronic Low Back Pain.”
Athens, Greece
Delivered courses and workshops
- 2012 – Present — Lecturer and clinical tutor in physiotherapy courses in Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy at an IFOMPT accredited program. Teaching the subjects of research methodology, evidence-based practice, exercise prescription in rehabilitation, manual assessment and treatment of the musculoskeletal system (spine and lower extremities), manipulation of the spine and extremities, and rehabilitative ultrasound imaging (Athens, Crete, Thessaloniki, Cyprus, Romania)
- 2023 — “Blood flow restriction training and clinical applications. Explained!” A two-day physiotherapy course hosted by Hellenic-OMT.eDu. Vasileios Korakakis. 25–26 November, Athens, Greece.
- 2023 — “Tendinopathy management. Explained!” A two-day sports physiotherapy course hosted by CY Evidence Based Physiotherapy. Vasileios Korakakis. 25–26 March, Nicosia, Cyprus.
- 2023 — A two-day sports physiotherapy course by Hellenic OMT Education. “Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction. How to get your athlete back (safe) on the field.” Alli Gokeler & Vasileios Korakakis. 18–19 February, Athens, Greece.
- 2021 — British Journal of Sports Medicine approved 2-day course by HOMTD sports physio education. “The Overhead Shoulder compared to the ‘normal’ shoulder – evidence-based assessment and treatment of the painful shoulder.” Whiteley R and Korakakis V. 10–11 December, Athens, Greece.
- 2021 — Workshop at the 7th ECOSEP congress – Sports Medicine and science: Facts for the future. Jill Cook and Vasileios Korakakis: “Clinical assessment and differential diagnosis of Achilles tendinopathy.” 19–20 November, Athens, Greece.
- 2020 — Workshop at 3rd Asian Football Confederation (AFC) team physiotherapists course. “Clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice principles for physiotherapists.” Rod Whiteley and Vasileios Korakakis. 3–5 February, Doha, Qatar.
- 2020 — British Journal of Sports Medicine approved 2-day course by HOMTD sports physio education. “The Overhead Shoulder compared to the ‘normal’ shoulder – evidence-based assessment and treatment of the painful shoulder.” Whiteley R and Korakakis V. 6–7 March, Athens, Greece.
- 2019 — Workshop – International Conference on Medicine and Science in Athletics. “Managing difficult in-season tendon injuries.” Korakakis V, Cook J, Martinez-Silvan D, Skazalski C, and McAuliffe S. Aspire Academy Football High Performance Centre, 3–5 May, Doha, Qatar.
- 2019 — Workshop – Common Injuries in Athletics. IAAF Workshops: “Tendon problems in Track & Field Athletes. What’s common? How to deal with it?” Stephen Targett, Vasileios Korakakis, Sean Mc Auliffe, Daniel Martinez Silvan & Paul Dijkstra. 16 March 2019, Aspetar, Doha, Qatar.
- 2019 — British Journal of Sports Medicine approved 2-day course by HOMTD sports physio education. “The Overhead Shoulder compared to the ‘normal’ shoulder – evidence-based assessment and treatment of the painful shoulder.” Whiteley R and Korakakis V. 5–6 April, Athens, Greece.
- 2018 — Workshop at 6th Conference of Pancyprian Association of Physiotherapists (PAP). ‘Clinical implications of Blood flow restriction combined with low load resistance training in musculoskeletal conditions.’ Vasileios Korakakis. 3–4 March 2018, Nicosia, Cyprus.
- 2018 — British Journal of Sports Medicine approved 2-day course by HOMTD sports physio education. “Muscle in injuries of the lower limb.” Whiteley R and Korakakis V. 9–10 November, Athens, Greece.
- 2017 — Manual Concepts and Curtin University, Certificate in Manual Therapy by Toby Hall and Kim Robinson. Whiteley R & Korakakis V – Assistant clinical tutor at the Shoulder module 2-day course. 7–8 April, Doha, Qatar.
- 2016 — Workshop at Aspetar – American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) symposium. New developments in Sports Medicine. “The evidence highway – Where to get best evidence fast.” Rob Johnson, Bill Dexter, Vasileios Korakakis. 20–22 September 2016, Doha, Qatar.
- 2013 — Greek Rheumatology Society (ERE) inter-University training courses in Rheumatology. “Acute/chronic Low Back Pain. Conservative management: The role of Physical Therapy.” Medical School, Athens, Greece.
- 2013 — Workshop at the European College of Sports and Exercise Physicians (ECOSEP), Athlete’s Sports Rehab Course. “Lumbo-pelvic stabilization, motor control and Low Back Pain.” Thessaloniki, Greece.
- 2013 — Workshop at the European College of Sports and Exercise Physicians (ECOSEP), Athlete’s Sports Rehab Course. “Real time ultrasound imaging in Lumbo-pelvic stabilization and Low Back Pain.” Thessaloniki, Greece.
- 2013 — Hellenic Arthroscopic Society (EAE) training course. “Pathophysiology of lower limb tendinopathies. An update in tendinopathy management.” Athens, Greece.
- 2013 — National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Postgraduate (MSc) training course – “The use of real time ultrasound in research and its clinical applications.” Athens, Greece.
- 2012 — Workshop at Panhellenic Physical Therapy Association (PPTA) Conference. “Clinical application of real time ultrasound imaging in Lumbo-pelvic rehabilitation.” Athens, Greece.
- 2011 — Hellenic Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (EEXOT) training course. “Segmental stabilization and Low Back Pain.” Athens, Greece.
- 2008 — Workshop – Hellenic Scientific Society of Physiotherapy (HSSPT). “Evidence-based practice and Low Back Pain.” Athens, Greece.
- 2008 — Workshop – Hellenic Scientific Society of Physiotherapy (HSSPT). “Sacroiliac Joint assessment and treatment.” Athens, Greece.
Activitate academică și profesională
Invited lectures and conference presentations
- Invited online lecture – University of Patras, School of Physiotherapy, Postgraduate studies (MSc in Therapeutic Exercise)
“Biomechanical analysis, assessment, and return to sport activities – using as an example the anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction rehabilitation”
6 December 2023 – Greece - Invited lecture – 29th Conference of Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association (PPTA) – Future and challenges for physiotherapy
“Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT) and clinical challenges in sports rehabilitation”
1–3 December 2023 – Athens, Greece - Invited lecture – 29th Conference of Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association (PPTA) – Future and challenges for physiotherapy
“Clinical applications of biomechanical assessment and analysis in sports injuries at the lower limbs”
1–3 December 2023 – Athens, Greece - Invited masterclass and workshop – Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, European School of Physiotherapy (ESP)
“Assessment and management of tendinopathy. Explained!” (5-hour activity)
19 June 2023 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Keynote lecture – 5th International Scientific Physiotherapy Congress – Contemporary evidence in Physiotherapy science
“The answer: there is no evidence for tendinopathy management. What is the question?”
12–14 May 2023 – Thessaloniki, Greece
- Invited online lecture – 1st OMTRO Congress of Manual Therapy – National congress with international participation
“Tendinopathy rehabilitation. What can go wrong”
4–5 December 2021 – Romania (online) - Invited lecture – 7th ECOSEP Congress – Sports Medicine and Science: Facts for the Future
“Bringing it all together: what to tell the tendon patient on day 1, what to expect, and what to do when it goes wrong”
19–20 November 2021 – Athens, Greece - Invited lecture – 7th ECOSEP Congress – Sports Medicine and Science: Facts for the Future
“Clinical applications of blood flow restricted training in sports rehabilitation”
19–20 November 2021 – Athens, Greece - Online (webinar) lecture – Panhellenic Physical Therapy Association
“Return to sport following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction”
24 June 2021
- Lecture – 3rd Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Team Physiotherapists Course
“Clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice principles for physiotherapists”
With Rod Whiteley and Vasileios Korakakis
3–5 February 2020 – Doha, Qatar
- Presentation – 29th Conference of Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association (PPTA)
“Exercise prescription in sports injuries: timing and criteria to return to sports”
29 Nov – 1 Dec 2019 – Athens, Greece
- Lecture – 6th Conference of Pancyprian Association of Physiotherapists (PAP)
“Blood flow restriction combined with low load resistance training. Innovative rehabilitation – Implications for anterior knee pain”
3–4 March 2018 – Nicosia, Cyprus
- Lecture – Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital (Tuesday lecture series)
“Application of blood flow restriction training in the clinical setting: Effects on pain and function”
25 April 2017 – Doha, Qatar
- Panel debate – 5th International Congress for Joint Replacement (ICJR 2016)
“Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction and rehabilitation”
With Nick Worth, Abbas Rahimi, Rodney Whiteley, Vasileios Korakakis, Hussain Nasser
3–5 November 2016 – Dubai, UAE - Presentation – 5th International Congress for Joint Replacement (ICJR 2016)
“Innovative sports rehabilitation. Blood flow restriction induced analgesia and muscle hypertrophy in patients with anterior knee pain.”
3–5 November 2016 – Dubai, UAE - Lecture – 5th International Congress for Joint Replacement (ICJR 2016)
“Current concepts in tendon rehabilitation.”
3–5 November 2016 – Dubai, UAE - Lecture – Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital (Tuesday lecture series)
“Systematic reviews. ‘Myths and Facts’”
15 March 2016 – Doha, Qatar
- Presentation – 4th Annual Podiatric Sports Medicine Conference
“The effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy. A systematic review from a critical perspective”
19–20 June 2015 – London, UK
- Presentation – Cretan Conference of Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association (PPTA)
“Evaluation and rehabilitation of overuse pathologies and tendinopathy of the shoulder.”
Herakleion, Crete, Greece
- Presentation – 23rd Conference of Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association (PPTA)
“Rotator cuff tears.”
22–23 November 2013 – Athens, Greece - Presentation – 23rd Conference of Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association (PPTA)
“Lower limb tendon pathology.”
22–23 November 2013 – Athens, Greece - Lecture – ‘Filoktitis’ Center for Recovery and Rehabilitation Scientific Meeting
“Cross-cultural adaptation of assessment tools, research methodology in clinical trials and statistical interpretation.”
Athens, Greece - Lecture – Hellenic Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy (HOMTD) Conference
“Pain and motor control.”
14 April 2013 – Athens, Greece - Presentation – Hellenic Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (EEXOT) & Hellenic Society of Arthroscopy (EAE) Conference
“Distal factors of the kinetic chain and the role of lumbo-pelvic stability in anterior knee pain.”
Athens, Greece
- Presentation – 22nd Conference of Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association (PPTA)
“Real time ultrasound imaging applications in motor control and muscle’s functional assessment.”
7–9 December 2012 – Athens, Greece - Lecture – Annual Conference of Hellenic Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy (HOMTD)
“The role of muscles in Lumbo-pelvic motor control.”
Athens, Greece
- Lecture – Hellenic Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (EEXOT) Conference
“An update in exercise for the treatment of Low Back Pain.”
Athens, Greece
- Lecture – Hellenic Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (EEXOT)
“Yes, to exercises in treatment of Low Back Pain.”
Athens, Greece
- Presentation – 18th Conference of Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association (PPTA)
“Postural education.”
17–19 October 2008 – Athens, Greece - Presentation – Panhellenic McKenzie Conference
“Does it matter which exercise?”
Athens, Greece
- Lecture – Seminars in Biomechanics of the Spine and Biotechnology
“Centralization phenomenon. A clinical tool in diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of patients with spinal pain.”
Athens, Greece - Lecture – Panhellenic Spine Society (EESS) Conference
“Centralization phenomenon. A clinical tool in diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of patients with spinal pain.”
Athens, Greece
- Presentation – McKenzie Conference
“Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy in chronic Low Back Pain.”
Athens, Greece
Delivered courses and workshops
- 2012 – Present — Lecturer and clinical tutor in physiotherapy courses in Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy at an IFOMPT accredited program. Teaching the subjects of research methodology, evidence-based practice, exercise prescription in rehabilitation, manual assessment and treatment of the musculoskeletal system (spine and lower extremities), manipulation of the spine and extremities, and rehabilitative ultrasound imaging (Athens, Crete, Thessaloniki, Cyprus, Romania)
- 2023 — “Blood flow restriction training and clinical applications. Explained!” A two-day physiotherapy course hosted by Hellenic-OMT.eDu. Vasileios Korakakis. 25–26 November, Athens, Greece.
- 2023 — “Tendinopathy management. Explained!” A two-day sports physiotherapy course hosted by CY Evidence Based Physiotherapy. Vasileios Korakakis. 25–26 March, Nicosia, Cyprus.
- 2023 — A two-day sports physiotherapy course by Hellenic OMT Education. “Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction. How to get your athlete back (safe) on the field.” Alli Gokeler & Vasileios Korakakis. 18–19 February, Athens, Greece.
- 2021 — British Journal of Sports Medicine approved 2-day course by HOMTD sports physio education. “The Overhead Shoulder compared to the ‘normal’ shoulder – evidence-based assessment and treatment of the painful shoulder.” Whiteley R and Korakakis V. 10–11 December, Athens, Greece.
- 2021 — Workshop at the 7th ECOSEP congress – Sports Medicine and science: Facts for the future. Jill Cook and Vasileios Korakakis: “Clinical assessment and differential diagnosis of Achilles tendinopathy.” 19–20 November, Athens, Greece.
- 2020 — Workshop at 3rd Asian Football Confederation (AFC) team physiotherapists course. “Clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice principles for physiotherapists.” Rod Whiteley and Vasileios Korakakis. 3–5 February, Doha, Qatar.
- 2020 — British Journal of Sports Medicine approved 2-day course by HOMTD sports physio education. “The Overhead Shoulder compared to the ‘normal’ shoulder – evidence-based assessment and treatment of the painful shoulder.” Whiteley R and Korakakis V. 6–7 March, Athens, Greece.
- 2019 — Workshop – International Conference on Medicine and Science in Athletics. “Managing difficult in-season tendon injuries.” Korakakis V, Cook J, Martinez-Silvan D, Skazalski C, and McAuliffe S. Aspire Academy Football High Performance Centre, 3–5 May, Doha, Qatar.
- 2019 — Workshop – Common Injuries in Athletics. IAAF Workshops: “Tendon problems in Track & Field Athletes. What’s common? How to deal with it?” Stephen Targett, Vasileios Korakakis, Sean Mc Auliffe, Daniel Martinez Silvan & Paul Dijkstra. 16 March 2019, Aspetar, Doha, Qatar.
- 2019 — British Journal of Sports Medicine approved 2-day course by HOMTD sports physio education. “The Overhead Shoulder compared to the ‘normal’ shoulder – evidence-based assessment and treatment of the painful shoulder.” Whiteley R and Korakakis V. 5–6 April, Athens, Greece.
- 2018 — Workshop at 6th Conference of Pancyprian Association of Physiotherapists (PAP). ‘Clinical implications of Blood flow restriction combined with low load resistance training in musculoskeletal conditions.’ Vasileios Korakakis. 3–4 March 2018, Nicosia, Cyprus.
- 2018 — British Journal of Sports Medicine approved 2-day course by HOMTD sports physio education. “Muscle in injuries of the lower limb.” Whiteley R and Korakakis V. 9–10 November, Athens, Greece.
- 2017 — Manual Concepts and Curtin University, Certificate in Manual Therapy by Toby Hall and Kim Robinson. Whiteley R & Korakakis V – Assistant clinical tutor at the Shoulder module 2-day course. 7–8 April, Doha, Qatar.
- 2016 — Workshop at Aspetar – American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) symposium. New developments in Sports Medicine. “The evidence highway – Where to get best evidence fast.” Rob Johnson, Bill Dexter, Vasileios Korakakis. 20–22 September 2016, Doha, Qatar.
- 2013 — Greek Rheumatology Society (ERE) inter-University training courses in Rheumatology. “Acute/chronic Low Back Pain. Conservative management: The role of Physical Therapy.” Medical School, Athens, Greece.
- 2013 — Workshop at the European College of Sports and Exercise Physicians (ECOSEP), Athlete’s Sports Rehab Course. “Lumbo-pelvic stabilization, motor control and Low Back Pain.” Thessaloniki, Greece.
- 2013 — Workshop at the European College of Sports and Exercise Physicians (ECOSEP), Athlete’s Sports Rehab Course. “Real time ultrasound imaging in Lumbo-pelvic stabilization and Low Back Pain.” Thessaloniki, Greece.
- 2013 — Hellenic Arthroscopic Society (EAE) training course. “Pathophysiology of lower limb tendinopathies. An update in tendinopathy management.” Athens, Greece.
- 2013 — National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Postgraduate (MSc) training course – “The use of real time ultrasound in research and its clinical applications.” Athens, Greece.
- 2012 — Workshop at Panhellenic Physical Therapy Association (PPTA) Conference. “Clinical application of real time ultrasound imaging in Lumbo-pelvic rehabilitation.” Athens, Greece.
- 2011 — Hellenic Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (EEXOT) training course. “Segmental stabilization and Low Back Pain.” Athens, Greece.
- 2008 — Workshop – Hellenic Scientific Society of Physiotherapy (HSSPT). “Evidence-based practice and Low Back Pain.” Athens, Greece.
- 2008 — Workshop – Hellenic Scientific Society of Physiotherapy (HSSPT). “Sacroiliac Joint assessment and treatment.” Athens, Greece.
Publicații și cercetare
Degrees and certifications
PhD in Biomechanics
- 2013 – 2020
- University of Thessaly, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science (FPESS), Trikala, Greece
Master of Science, Exercise and Health (Scholarship from the University of Thessaly)
- 2009 – 2012
- University of Thessaly, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science (FPESS), Trikala, Greece
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- 1993 – 1997
- University of West Attica (former AΤΕΙ of Athens), Department of Physiotherapy, Athens, Greece
Postgraduate & clinical diplomas
Diploma in Orthopedic Manipulative Physical Therapy (OMPT)
- 2011 – 2012
- National Orthopedic Manual Therapy Diploma (N-OMT-D), Athens, Greece
Certification in Biomedical Acupuncture
- 2007 – 2008
- Hellenic Scientific Society of Physical Therapy and Hellenic Society of Medical Acupuncture (165 hours)
Postgraduate Diploma in Physical Therapy
- 2005 – 2006
- University of Otago, School of Physiotherapy, Dunedin, New Zealand
Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
- 2005 – 2006
- The McKenzie Institute International, University of Otago, School of Physiotherapy, Dunedin, New Zealand
Certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Cert.MDT)
- 1999 – 2002
- Hellenic McKenzie Institute, Athens, Greece
Continuing education (CPD)
Aspetar “Tuesday lecture series” – A weekly internal educational activity of Aspetar with a broad range of Orthopaedic, Sports medicine and Rehabilitation lectures (content can be found at Aspetar YouTube channel)
- 2014 – 2022
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction. How to get your athlete back (safe) on the field” by Alli Gokeler. A two-day sports physiotherapy course by Hellenic OMT Education, 18-19th February, Athens, Greece
- 2023
The Overhead Shoulder compared to the “normal” shoulder – evidence-based assessment and treatment of the painful shoulder by Rod Whiteley. British Journal of Sports Medicine approved 2-day course by HOMTD sports physio education, 10-11th December, Athens, Greece
- 2022
Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction rehabilitation: Complex understanding for simple solutions. Face-to-face one day course by Eric Meira. Organized by Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 4th September, Doha, Qatar
- 2021
Multimodal rehabilitation approaches integrating motor learning and targeted sensorimotor and biomechanical aspects after ACL injury and ACL reconstruction. Live webinar (2-hour) by Bart Dingenen. Organized by Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 12th May, Doha, Qatar
- 2020
High-Intensity Neuromuscular Strength Training with Limited Equipment. Live webinar (2-hour) by Alex Natera. Organized by Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 11th May, Doha, Qatar
- 2020
Clinical reasoning in sports rehabilitation. Course lecturer Prof. Philip Glasgow. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 6-7th December, Doha, Qatar
- 2019
Rehabilitation of the difficult ankle and foot. Course lecturer Matthew Stewart. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 15-16th November, Doha, Qatar
- 2019
The sporting hip and groin. Course lecturer James Moore. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 22-23rd April, Doha, Qatar (13.75 credits)
- 2017
Functional strength training, sensorimotor training, and return-to-play criteria following foot and ankle injuries. Course lecturer Dr. Phil Glasgow. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 3-4th April, Doha, Qatar (13 credits)
- 2017
Manual Therapy skills for Upper and Lower extremities workshop. Course lecturer Alfio Alabasini. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 19-20th November, Doha, Qatar (13 credits)
- 2016
Assessment and Rehabilitation of running injuries. Course lecturer Dr. Christian Burton. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 5-6th October, Doha, Qatar (13 credits)
- 2016
Mobilization of the Neuroimmune System. Course lecturer Dr. Michael Coppieters. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, Doha, Qatar
- 2016
Common pathologies of the sporting foot and ankle. Course lecturer Prof. Jon Karlsson. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 29-30th May, Doha, Qatar (9 credits)
- 2016
Lower limb tendinopathy course. Course lecturer Dr Jill Cook. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 25-26th April, Doha, Qatar (12 credits)
- 2016
Ankle sprains and chronic instability course, Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 13-14th March, Doha, Qatar (12.5 credits)
- 2016
Ultrasound in daily physiotherapy practice: Upper limb. Course lecturer Dr Matthieu Sailly. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 8-9th December, Doha, Qatar
- 2015
Advanced clinical reasoning in sports rehabilitation. Course lecturers Prof. Philip Glasgow and Dr. Nickola Phillips. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 15-16th November, Doha, Qatar
- 2015
Ultrasound in daily physiotherapy practice: Lower limb. Course lecturer Dr Matthieu Sailly. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 10-11th May, Doha, Qatar
- 2015
Clinical assessment of the knee joint. Prof. Marc Martens. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 26th February, Doha, Qatar
- 2015
Assessment and treatment of ligamentous injuries in the knee. Course lecturer Prof. Lynn Snyder-Mackler. Aspetar, Orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, 15-16th January, Doha, Qatar
- 2015
Explain Pain. Course lecturer Tim Beames from NOI group (Neuro Orthopaedic Institute), 24-25th May, Athens, Greece
- 2014
Competențe și abilități
Cursurile formatorului
Curs Recuperarea Post Ligamentoplastie – LIA (ACL Rehabilitation)
