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Vasileios Korakakis | Echipa Kineto Didactica

Fizioterapeut, GR

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

  • 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

  • 2023, 2022, 2021, 2017, and 2016

Reviewer for Scientific journal, British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM).

  • 2023

Chair of Scientific Conference Session – “Contemporary pain research and management.”

5th International Scientific Physiotherapy Congress – Contemporary evidence in Physiotherapy science, 12-14th May, Thessaloniki, Greece.

  • 2021

Chair of Scientific Conference Session – “Regional activation and injury of muscles: Implications for sports and rehabilitation.”

7th ECOSEP congress – Sports Medicine and science: Facts for the future, 19-20th November, Athens, Greece.

  • 2016

Chair of Panel Debate – “Manual therapy is a questionable tool in the toolkit of treatments for low back pain.”

International Federation of Orthopedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT 2016) Conference, Glasgow, UK, 4-8th July.

  • 2014 – 2018

Scientific Board Member, Panhellenic Physical Therapy Association (PPTA).

  • 2014

Scientific Committee Member, 24th Pan-Hellenic Scientific Physical Therapy (PPTA) Congress on December 5-7, 2014; Athens, Greece.

  • 2008 – 2010

Board of Trustees Member, The McKenzie Institute Hellas-Cyprus, Athens, Greece.

Degrees and certifications

  • 2013 – 2020 — PhD in Biomechanics
    University of Thessaly, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science (FPESS), Trikala, Greece
  • 2009 – 2012 — Master of Science, Exercise and Health (Scholarship from the University of Thessaly)
    University of Thessaly, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science (FPESS), Trikala, Greece
  • 1993 – 1997 — Bachelor of Physiotherapy
    University of West Attica (former AΤΕΙ of Athens), Department of Physiotherapy, Athens, Greece


Postgraduate & clinical diplomas

  • 2011 – 2012 — Diploma in Orthopedic Manipulative Physical Therapy (OMPT)
    National Orthopedic Manual Therapy Diploma (N-OMT-D), Athens, Greece
  • 2007 – 2008 — Certification in Biomedical Acupuncture
    Hellenic Scientific Society of Physical Therapy and Hellenic Society of Medical Acupuncture (165 hours)
  • 2005 – 2006 — Postgraduate Diploma in Physical Therapy
    University of Otago, School of Physiotherapy, Dunedin, New Zealand
  • 2005 – 2006 — Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
    The McKenzie Institute International, University of Otago, School of Physiotherapy, Dunedin, New Zealand
  • 1999 – 2002 — Certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Cert.MDT)
    Hellenic McKenzie Institute, Athens, Greece



Continuing education (CPD)

  • 2014 – 2022 — 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)
  • 2023 — 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
  • 2022 — 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
  • 2021 — 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
  • 2020 — 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
  • 2019 — 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
  • 2017 — 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)
  • 2016 — 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)
  • 2015 — 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
  • 2014 — Explain Pain. Course lecturer Tim Beames from NOI group (Neuro Orthopaedic Institute), 24-25th May, Athens, Greece

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.

Publications in peer-reviewed journals

  1. Barbosa O, Kotsifaki A, Whiteley R, King E, Korakakis V. Beware of the “moving target” – uninvolved limb strength increases to exceed pre-operative values during rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction in male professional and recreational athletes. The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 2023; Accepted for publication.

 

  1. Pavlou K, Savva C, Korakakis V, Pamboris GM, Karagiannis C, Ploutarchou G, Constantinou A. Blood Flow Restriction training in nonspecific shoulder pain: Study protocol of a crossover randomised controlled trial. Sports 2023; 11, 197. Published Online First: 02 September 2023. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports11100197

 

  1. Sherwood L, Korakakis V, Mosler A, Fortington L, & Murphy M. Quantifying Fear Avoidance Behaviours in people with Concussion. A COSMIN-Informed Systematic Review. The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy.2023; 52:803–825. Published Online First: 10 August 2023. https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2023.11685

 

  1. Ploutarchou G, Savva C, Karagiannis C, Pavlou K, O’Sullivan K, & Korakakis V. The effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy in chronic neck pain: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. 2023;Published Online First: 24 July 2023:1–41. https://doi.org/10.1080/16506073.2023.2236296

 

  1. Chamogeorgakis G, Karanasios S, Theotokatos G, Vasilogeorgis I, & Korakakis V. Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Measurement Properties of the Upper Limb Functional Index (ULFI) for Greek-Speaking Patients. Cureus. 2023; 15(6): e40029. Published Online First: 06 June 2023. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.40029

 

  1. Karagiannis C, Savva C, Korakakis V, Ploutarchou G, Adamide T, Georgiou A, Xanthos T. The effects of upper limb exercise training on upper limb muscle strength in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease. 2023; Jan–Dec; 17:17534666231170813. https://doi.org/10.1177/17534666231170813

 

  1. De Renty C, Forelli F, Mazeas J, Kakavas G, Hewett TE, & Korakakis V. Knee loading with blood flow restriction can enhance recovery after total knee arthroplasty. Cureus. 2023; 15(4): e37895. Published Online First: 20 April 2023. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.37895

 

  1. Kotsifaki A, Korakakis V, King E, Barbosa O, Maree D, Pantouveris M, Bjerregaard A, Luomajoki J, Wilhelmsen J, & Whiteley R. Infographic. Aspetar clinical practice guideline on rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: an interactive figure. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2023; Published Online First: 06 April 2023. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2022-106679

 

  1. Pavlou K, Korakakis V, Whiteley R, Karagiannis C, Ploutarchou G, & Savva C. The effects of upper body blood flow restriction training on muscles located proximal to the applied occlusive pressure: A systematic review with meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2023; 18(3): e0283309. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0283309

 

  1. Kotsifaki A, Korakakis V, King E, Barbosa O, Maree D, Pantouveris M, Bjerregaard A, Luomajoki J, Wilhelmsen J, & Whiteley R. Aspetar clinical practice guideline on rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2023; Published Online First: 2 February 2023. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2022-106158

 

  1. Karanasios S, Korakakis V, Moutzouri M, Xergia SA, Tsepis E, Gioftsos G. Low-load resistance training with blood flow restriction is effective for managing lateral elbow tendinopathy: a randomized, sham-controlled trial. The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 2022; 52:803–825. Published Online First: 13 September 2022. https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2022.11211

 

  1. Karanasios S, Korakakis V, Diochnou A, Oikonomou G, Gedikoglou IA, Gioftsos G. Cross cultural adaptation and validation of the Greek version of the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff (WORC) index. Disability and Rehabilitation. 2022; 1–10. Published Online First: 09 June 2022. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2022.2083704

 

  1. Kotsifaki A, van Rossom SV, Whiteley R, Korakakis V, Bahr R, D’Hooghe P, Papakostas E, Sideris V, Jonkers I. Between-Limb symmetry in ACL and tibiofemoral contact forces in athletes after ACL Reconstruction and clearance for Return to Sport. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2022; 10(4):23259671221084742. Published Online First: 11 April 2022. https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671221084742

 

  1. Kotsifaki A, van Rossom SV, Whiteley R, Korakakis V, Bahr R, Sideris V, Jonkers I. Single leg vertical jump performance identifies knee function deficits at return to sport after ACL reconstruction. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2022; 56(9):490–498. Published Online First: 08 February 2022. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2021-104692

 

  1. Lota KS, Malliaropoulos N, Blach W, Kamitani T, Ikumi A, Korakakis V, Maffulli N. Rotational head acceleration and traumatic brain injury in combat sports: a systematic review. British Medical Bulletin. 2022; 141(1):33–46. Published Online First: 28 January 2022. https://doi.org/10.1093/bmb/ldac002

 

  1. Kotsifaki A, van Rossom SV, Whiteley R, Korakakis V, Bahr R, Sideris V, Smith PG, Jonkers I. Symmetry in triple hop distance hides asymmetries in knee function in ACL-reconstructed athletes at return to sports. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2022; 50(2):441–450. Published Online First: 10 December 2021. https://doi.org/10.1177/03635465211063192

 

  1. Korakakis V, Kotsifaki A, Korakaki A, Karanasios S, Whiteley R. Current perspectives, and clinical practice of physiotherapists on assessment, rehabilitation, and return to sport criteria after anterior cruciate ligament injury and reconstruction. An online survey of 538 physiotherapists. Physical Therapy in Sport. 2021; 52:103–114. Published Online First: 30 August 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.08.012

 

  1. Karagiannis C, Savva C, Korakakis V, Adamide T, Georgiou A, Matheou I, Prodromou A, Xanthos T. Effect of strength versus strength and endurance upper limb exercise training in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized clinical trial. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention. 2021; 41(6):426–431.Published Online First: 10 June 2021. https://doi.org/10.1097/HCR.0000000000000620

 

  1. Korakakis V, Kotsifaki A, Stefanakis M, Sotiralis Y, Whiteley R, Thorborg K. Evaluating lower limb tendinopathy with Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment (VISA) questionnaires: a systematic review shows very-low-quality evidence for their content and structural validity – Part I. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2021; 29(9):2749–2764. Published Online First: 21 May 2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-021-06598-5

 

  1. Korakakis V, Whiteley R, Kotsifaki A, Thorborg K. Tendinopathy VISAs have expired—is it time for outcome renewals? Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2021; 29(9):2745–2748. Published Online First: 10 May 2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-021-06596-7

 

  1. Korakakis V, O’Sullivan K, Kotsifaki A, Sotiralis Y, Giakas G. Lumbo-pelvic proprioception in sitting is impaired in subgroups of Low Back Pain – But the clinical utility of the differences is unclear. A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2021; 16(4): e0250673. Published Online First: 26 April 2021. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0250673

 

  1. Korakakis V, Whiteley R, Kotsifaki A, Stefanakis M, Sotiralis Y, Thorborg K. A systematic review evaluating the clinimetric properties of the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment (VISA) questionnaires for lower limb tendinopathy shows moderate to high-quality evidence for sufficient reliability, validity, and responsiveness – part II. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2021; 29(9):2765–2788. Published Online First: 16 April 2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-021-06557-0

 

  1. Savva C, Karagiannis C, Korakakis V, Efstathiou M. The analgesic effect of joint mobilization and manipulation in tendinopathy: a narrative review. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy. 2021; 26:1–12. Published Online First: 26 March 2021. https://doi.org/10.1080/10669817.2021.1904348

 

  1. Kotsifaki A, Whiteley R, Rossom SV, Korakakis V, Bahr R, Sideris V, Graham-Smith P, Jonkers I. Single leg hop for distance symmetry masks lower limb biomechanics: time to discuss hop distance as decision criterion for return to sport after ACL reconstruction? British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2022; 56(5):249–256. Published Online First: 09 March 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2020-103677

 

  1. Karanasios S, Korakakis V, Moutzouri M, Dragonaki E, Koci K, Pantazopoulou V, Tsepies E, Gioftsos G. Diagnostic accuracy of examination tests for lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET) – A systematic review. Journal of Hand Therapy.2021; Published Online First: 27 February 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2021.02.002

 

  1. Kotsifaki A, Korakakis V, Graham-Smith P, Sideris V, Whiteley R. Vertical and horizontal hop performance: Contributions of the hip, knee, and ankle. Sports Health. 2021; 13(2):128–135. Published Online First: 09 February 2021. https://doi.org/10.1177/1941738120976363

 

  1. Grantham B, Korakakis V, O’Sullivan K. Does blood flow restriction training enhance clinical outcomes in knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis – Review article. Physical Therapy in Sport. 2021; 49:37–49.Published Online First: 03 February 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.01.014

 

  1. Maestroni L, Papadopoulos K, Turner A, Korakakis V, Read P. Relationships between physical capacities and biomechanical variables during movement tasks in athletic populations following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction – Review. Physical Therapy in Sport. 2021; 48:209–218. Published Online First: 22 January 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.01.006

 

  1. McAuliffe S, Korakakis V, Hilfiker R, Whiteley R, O’Sullivan K. Participant characteristics are poorly reported in exercise trials in tendinopathy: a systematic review. Physical Therapy in Sport. 2021; 48:43–53. Published Online First: 16 December 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2020.12.012

 

  1. Korakakis V, O’Sullivan K, Whiteley R, O’Sullivan P, Korakaki A, Kotsifaki A, Tsaklis P, Tsiokanos A, Giakas G. Notions of “optimal” posture are loaded with meaning. Perceptions of sitting posture among asymptomatic members of the community. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 2021; 51:102310. Published Online First: 27 November 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2020.102310

 

  1. Maestroni L, Read P, Turner A, Korakakis V, Papadopoulos K. Strength, rate of force development, power and reactive strength in adult male athletic populations post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Physical Therapy in Sport. 2021; 47:91–104. Published Online First: 10 November 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2020.11.002

 

  1. Karanasios S, Korakakis V, Whiteley R, Vasilogeorgis J, Woodbridge S, Gioftsos G. Exercise interventions in lateral elbow tendinopathy have better outcomes than passive interventions, but the effects are small: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 21∗23 subjects in 30 trials. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2021; 55(9):477–485. Published Online First: 04 November 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2020-102525

 

  1. Savva C, Kleiou M, Efstathiou M, Korakakis V, Demetris S, Karayiannis C. The effect of lumbar spine manipulation on pain and disability in Achilles tendinopathy. A case report. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 2021; 26:214–219. Published Online First: 08 September 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.08.014

 

  1. Whiteley R, Napier C, van Dyk N, Barton C, Mitchell T, Beales D, Korakakis V. Clinicians use courses and conversations to change practice, not journal articles: is it time for journals to peer-review courses to stay relevant? British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2021; 55(12):651–652. Published Online First: 23 October 2020. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2020-102736

  2. Savva C, Korakakis V, Efstathiou M, Karagiannis C. Cervical Traction combined with Neural Mobilization for patients with cervical radiculopathy: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 2021; 26:279–289. Published Online First: 02 September 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.08.019

 

  1. McAuliffe S, O’Sullivan K, Whiteley R, Korakakis V. Why do tendon researchers overlook the patient’s psychological state? The review with no papers. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2021; 55(5):244–245. Published Online First: 26 August 2020. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2020-102359

 

  1. Holtzhausen LJ, Souissi J, Al Sayrafi Q, Maya A, Farooq A, Grant CC, Korakakis V, Rabia S, Segers S, Chamari K. Arabic translation and cross-cultural adaptation of Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5 (SCAT5). Biology of Sport. 2021; 38(1):129–144. Published Online First: 21 August 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2020.97673

 

  1. Karagiannis C, Savva C, Korakakis V, Matheou I, Adamide T, Georgiou A, Xanthos T. Test–Retest Reliability of Handgrip Strength in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. COPD: Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. 2020; 17(5):568–74. Published Online First: 19 August 2020. https://doi.org/10.1080/15412555.2020.1806804

 

  1. Korakakis V, O’Sullivan K, Whiteley R, Grantham B. Second letter to the Editor about the article “The addition of blood flow restriction to resistance exercise in individuals with knee pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis”. Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy. 2020; 24(6):542–564. Published Online First: 11 November 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjpt.2020.11.002

 

  1. Slater D, Korakakis V, O’Sullivan K, Nolan D, O’Sullivan P. Authors’ response to Letter to the editor-in-Chief – “Sit Up Straight”: Time to Re-evaluate. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 2020; 50(1):47–48.https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2020.0201

 

  1. Korakakis V, O’Sullivan K, Sideris V, & Giakas G. No differences in spinal repositioning error in patients with low back pain presenting with a directional preference into extension. European Journal of Physiotherapy. 2020; 22(4):212–220. https://doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2019.1585474

 

  1. Kotsifaki A, Korakakis V, Whiteley R, Van Rossom S, & Jonkers I. Measuring only hop distance during single leg hop testing is insufficient to detect deficits in knee function after ACL reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2020; 54(3):139–153. Published Online First: 29 May 2019. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2018-099918

 

  1. Slater D, Korakakis V, O’Sullivan P, Nolan D, O’Sullivan K. “Sit Up Straight”: Time to Re-evaluate. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 2019; 49(8):562–4. https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2019.0610

 

  1. Korakakis V, Abassi M, Kotsifaki A, Manahi H, & AbueBsa A. Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties evaluation of the modern standard Arabic version of Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) in professional athletes. PLoS One. 2019; 14(6): e0217987. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0217987

 

  1. Korakakis V, Saretzky M, Whiteley R, Azzopardi M.C., Klauznicer J, Itani A, Giakas G, Malliaropoulos N. Translation into modern standard Arabic, cross-cultural adaptation, and psychometric properties’ evaluation of the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) in Arabic-speaking athletes with Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury. PLoS One. 2019; 14(6): e0217791. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0217791

 

  1. Hernandez-Sanchez S, Korakakis V, Malliaropoulos N, and Moreno-Perez V. Validation study of the Functional Assessment Scale for Acute Hamstring injuries in Spanish professional soccer players. Clinical Rehabilitation. 2019; 33(4):711–723. Published Online First: 10 December 2018. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215518815540

 

  1. Korakakis V, O’Sullivan P, B, O’Sullivan K, Evagelionu V, Sotiralis Y, Sideris A, Sakellariou K, Karanasios S and Giakas G. Physiotherapist perceptions of optimal sitting and standing posture. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice.2019; 39: 24–31. Published Online First: 17 November 2018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2018.11.004

 

  1. Korakakis V, O’Sullivan K, Sotiralis Y, Karanasios S, Sideris V, Sideris A, Sakellariou K & Giakas G. Evaluation of the within- and between-day intra-tester and inter-tester reliability of positioning subjects in neutral and lordotic sitting postures. European Journal of Physiotherapy. 2019; 21(3):142–152. https://doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2018.1503719

 

  1. Lohrer H, Malliaropoulos N, Korakakis V, and Padhiar N. Exercise-induced leg pain in athletes: diagnosis, assessment, and management strategies. The Physician and Sportsmedicine. 2019; 47(1):47–59. Published Online First: 05 November 2018. https://doi.org/10.1080/00913847.2018.1537861

 

  1. Korakakis V, Whiteley R, Giakas G. Low load resistance training with blood flow restriction decreases anterior knee pain more than resistance training alone. A pilot randomized controlled trial. Physical Therapy in Sport. 2018; 34:121–128. Published Online First: 19 September 2018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2018.09.007

 

  1. Korakakis V, Whiteley R, Epameinontidis K. Blood Flow Restriction induces hypoalgesia in recreationally active adult male anterior knee pain patients allowing therapeutic exercise loading. Physical Therapy in Sport. 2018; 32:235–243. Published Online First: 31 May 2018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2018.05.021

 

  1. Leung R, Malliaropoulos N, Korakakis V, & Padhiar N. What are patients’ knowledge, expectation and experience of radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy for the treatment of their tendinopathies? A qualitative study. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 2018; 11(1):11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-018-0254-5

 

  1. Malliaropoulos N, Rachid S, Korakakis V, Fraser SA, Bikos G, Maffulli N, Angioi M. Prevalence, techniques, and knowledge of rapid weight loss amongst adult British judo athletes: a questionnaire-based study. Muscles Ligaments Tendons J. 2018; 7(3):459–66. https://doi.org/10.11138/mltj/2017.7.3.459

 

  1. Korakakis V, Whiteley R, Tzavara A, & Malliaropoulos N. The effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in common Lower Limb Conditions – a Systematic Review including quantification of patient-rated pain reduction. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2018; 52(6):387–407. Published Online First: 27 September 2017. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2016-097347

 

  1. Malliaropoulos N, Bikos G, Meke M, Korakakis V, Valle X, Loherr H, Maffulli N, Padhiar N. Higher frequency of hamstring injuries in elite track and field athletes who had a previous injury to the ankle – a 17-year observational cohort study. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 2018; 11:7. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-018-0247-4

 

  1. Malliaropoulos N, Thompson D, Meke M, Pyne D, Alaseiriss D, Atkinson H, Korakakis V, & Lohrer H. Individualised radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) for symptomatic calcific shoulder tendinopathy: a retrospective clinical study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2017; 18(1):513. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12891-017-1873-x

 

  1. Malliaropoulos N, Bikos G, Meke M, Tsifountoudis I, Pyne D, & Korakakis V. Mechanical Low Back Pain in Elite Track and Field Athletes: An observational cohort study. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. 2017; 30(4):681–689. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/BMR-150309

 

  1. Korakakis V, Giakas G, Sideris V, & Whiteley R. Repeated end range spinal movement with seated abolishes the significance of spinal position sense. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 2017; 31:9–20. Published Online First: 10 June 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2017.06.003

 

  1. Malliaropoulos N, Jury R, Pyne D, Padhiar T, Turner J, Korakakis V, Meke M, Lohrer H. Radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy for the treatment of finger tenosynovitis (trigger digit). Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine.2016; 7:143–151. http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/oajsm.s108169

 

  1. Lohrer H, Nauck T, Korakakis V, Malliaropoulos N. Validation of the FASH (Functional Assessment Scale for Acute Hamstring Injuries) questionnaire for German-speaking football players. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research.2016; 11(1):130. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13018-016-0464-0

 

  1. Lohrer H, Nauck T, Korakakis V, & Malliaropoulos N. Historical ESWT Paradigms Are Overcome: A Narrative Review. BioMed Research International. 2016; 3850461. Published Online First: 17 July 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/3850461

 

  1. Malliaropoulos N, Crate G, Meke M, Korakakis V, Nauck T, Lohrer H, Padhiar N. Success and Recurrence Rate after Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Plantar Fasciopathy: A Retrospective Study. BioMed Research International. 2016; 9415827. Published Online First: 05 July 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/9415827

 

  1. Korakakis V, & Whiteley R. The Effectiveness of ESWT in Lower Limb Tendinopathy: Letter to the Editor. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2015; 43(10): NP43–NP44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546515608114

 

  1. Korakakis V, Malliaropoulos N, Baliotis K, Papadopoulou S, Padhiar N, Nauck T, Lohrer H. Cross-cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Exercise-Induced Leg Pain Questionnaire for English- and Greek-Speaking Individuals. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 2015; 45(6):485–496. Published Online First: 30 April 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2015.5428

 

  1. Tsaklis P, Malliaropoulos N, Mendiguchia J, Korakakis V, Tsapralis K, Pyne D, Malliaras P. Muscle and intensity-based hamstring exercise classification in elite female track and field athletes: implications for exercise selection during rehabilitation. Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine. 2015; 6:209–217. http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/OAJSM.S79189

 

  1. Malliaropoulos N, Korakakis V, Christodoulou D, Padhiar N, Pyne D, Giakas G, Nauch T, Malliaras P, Lohrer H. Development and validation of a questionnaire (FASH – Functional Assessment Scale for Acute Hamstring Injuries): to measure the severity and impact of symptoms on function and sports ability in patients with acute hamstring injuries. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2014; 48(22):1607–1612. Published Online First: 06 October 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2014-094021

 

  1. Korakakis V, Sideris V, Giakas G. Sitting body configuration: A study investigating the intra-tester reliability of positioning subjects into a predetermined sitting posture. Manual Therapy. 2014; 19(3):197–202. Published Online First: 16 January 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2014.01.001

 

  1. Korakakis V, Patsiouaras A, & Malliaropoulos N. Cross-cultural adaptation of the VISA-P questionnaire for Greek-speaking patients with patellar tendinopathy. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2014; 48(22):1647–1652. Published Online First: 05 July 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2012-091339



Book chapters and other publications

  1. In: Clinical Sports Medicine (Vol 1 – Injuries) by Brukner P., Clarsen B., Cook J., Cools A., Crossley K., Hutchinson M., McCrory P., Bahr R., & Khan K., 5th edition.

Chapter 17: Electrophysical agents with Gardiner N., Gledhill A., Mayhew L., & Korakakis V. (2017) Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy.

 

  1. In: Shock Waves in Sport Medicine (2018) by Heinz Lohrer and Tanja Nauck, 1st edition.

Chapter: “Effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in common lower limb pathologies: A critical review” Korakakis Vasileios

 

  1. Kotsifaki A, Korakakis V, King E, Barbosa O, Maree D, Pantoueris M, Bjerregaard A, Luomajoki J, Wilhelmsen J, and Whiteley R.

Response to “Expression of concern over the Aspetar consensus for rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction: Premature position on the efficacy of cross-education.”

British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2023; Published on: 12 June 2023

 

  1. Cook J, Korakakis V, & Martinez D. Managing difficult in-season tendinopathies. Aspetar Journal. 2019; (8):268–271, Targeted Topic 19: Sports Medicine and Science in Athletics

 

  1. Korakakis V. Rotator Cuff symptoms from a cervical derangement. Case presentation. International Journal of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. 2006; 1(3):14–17.

 

  1. Korakakis V. Chronic Achilles and Patellar tendinopathy: Histopathology and imaging. A Review. Physiotherapy Topics. 2007; 4(6):2–13.

 

  1. Korakakis V. Chronic Achilles and Patellar tendinopathy: Treatment and rehabilitation. A Review. Physiotherapy Topics. 2007; 4(7):3–16.

 

Research dissemination – Oral and poster presentations

  1. Korakakis V, Bjerregaard A, Kotsifaki R, & Whiteley R. (2023)** Is my ACLR strong enough? Graft type, activity level influence knee strength in 392 athletes across five time points. Poster Presentation at The World Physiotherapy Congress (PO-3-094), 2ⁿᵈ–4ᵗʰ of June, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

 

  1. Korakakis V, Bjerregaard A, Al Jawad A, Kotsifaki R, & Whiteley R. (2023)** Patients with musculoskeletal pain seem to know about their improvement within a session but not for much longer than that. Poster Presentation at The World Physiotherapy Congress (PO-3-185), 2ⁿᵈ–4ᵗʰ of June, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

 

  1. Korakakis V, Kotsifaki R, & Whiteley R. (2023)** Apples to apples: knee strength post-ACLR depends on graft and athlete status. Oral Presentation at The Football Medicine Congress, The Pursuit of Excellence (Isokinetic Medical Group), 27ᵗʰ–29ᵗʰ of May, London, United Kingdom.

 

  1. Korakakis V, Kotsifaki R, & Whiteley R. (2023)** Is my ACLR strong enough? Graft type, activity level influence knee strength in 392 athletes across five time points. Oral Presentation at The Scandinavian Sports Medicine Congress, 2ⁿᵈ–4ᵗʰ of February, Copenhagen, Denmark.

 

  1. Korakakis V, Bjerregaard A, Al Jawad A, Kotsifaki R, & Whiteley R. (2023)** Patients with musculoskeletal pain seem to know about their improvement within a session but not for much longer than that. Poster Presentation at The Scandinavian Sports Medicine Congress, 2ⁿᵈ–4ᵗʰ of February, Copenhagen, Denmark.

 

  1. Korakakis V & Whiteley R. (2019) Low load resistance exercise with blood flow restriction for anterior knee pain. A randomized controlled trial. Oral Presentation at XXVII Isokinetic Medical Group Conference: Football Medicine meets the universe of Sport, 27ᵗʰ–29ᵗʰ April, London, Wembley Stadium, UK.

 

  1. Kotsifaki A, Sideris V, Graham-Smith P, Korakakis V, Whiteley R. (2019) Return to play after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: biomechanical differences during triple hop for distance. Oral Presentation at XXVII Isokinetic Medical Group Conference. Football medicine meets the universe of Sport, 27ᵗʰ–29ᵗʰ April, London, Wembley Stadium, UK.

 

  1. Korakakis V & Whiteley R. (2019) Low-load resistance exercise, blood flow restriction, or sham blood flow restriction for anterior knee pain. A three-arm pilot RCT. Oral Presentation at 15ᵗʰ Scandinavian Congress of Medicine and Science in Sports, 31ˢᵗ January–2ⁿᵈ February, Copenhagen, Denmark.

 

  1. Korakakis V & Whiteley R. (2018) Low-load resistance exercise, blood flow restriction, or sham blood flow restriction for anterior knee pain. A three-arm pilot RCT. Award Winning Oral Presentation at 2018 ASICS Sports Medicine Australia Conference, 10ᵗʰ–13ᵗʰ October, Perth, Western Australia.

 

  1. Korakakis V & Whiteley R. (2018) Low-load exercise with blood flow restriction decreases anterior knee pain more than exercise alone. Oral Presentation at XXVII Isokinetic Medical Group Conference “Football Medicine Outcomes”, Camp Nou Stadium, Barcelona, Spain, 2ⁿᵈ–4ᵗʰ June 2018.

 

  1. Korakakis V & Whiteley R. (2018) Low-load training with blood flow restriction produces significant statistical and patient-rated pain reduction in anterior knee pain. A pilot RCT. Poster Presentation at 14ᵗʰ Scandinavian Congress of Medicine and Science in Sports, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1ˢᵗ–3ʳᵈ February.

 

  1. Korakakis V, Whiteley R, Tzavara A. (2016) Reliability of positioning and postural education into neutral and lordotic sitting posture. Poster Presentation at Sports Medicine Australia Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 12ᵗʰ–15ᵗʰ October.

 

  1. Korakakis V, Whiteley R, Epameinontidis K. (2016) Blood flow restriction to lower body induces analgesia in patients with anterior knee pain. Poster Presentation at International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT 2016) Conference, Glasgow, UK, 4ᵗʰ–8ᵗʰ July.

 

  1. Korakakis V, Evagelinou V, Karanasios S, Sakellariou K, Sideris A, Sotiralis Y. (2016) Assessment and education of the optimal sitting and standing posture in patients from the physiotherapists’ perspective. Poster Presentation at IFOMPT 2016 Conference, Glasgow, UK, 4ᵗʰ–8ᵗʰ July.

 

  1. Korakakis V, Whiteley R, Tzavara A. (2016) Systematic reviews cannot inform clinical practice. An example using a critical appraisal of a systematic review of shockwave therapy. Poster Presentation at IFOMPT 2016 Conference, Glasgow, UK, 4ᵗʰ–8ᵗʰ July.

 

  1. Korakakis V, Sideris V, Sotiralis Y, Karanasios S, Sakellariou K, Sideris A, Giakas G. (2016) Postural education. A study investigating the intra- and inter-examiner reliability of positioning subjects into neutral and lordotic sitting posture. Poster Presentation at IFOMPT 2016 Conference, Glasgow, UK, 4ᵗʰ–8ᵗʰ July.

 

  1. Korakakis V, Evagelinou V, Karanasios S, Sakellariou K, Sideris A, Sotiralis Y. (2015) Assessment and education of the optimal sitting and standing posture in patients from the physiotherapists’ perspective. Oral Presentation at 7ᵗʰ Muscletech Network Workshop and 4ᵗʰ ECOSP Congress, Barcelona, Spain, 7ᵗʰ–9ᵗʰ October.

 

  1. Korakakis V, Whiteley R, Tzavara A, Malliaropoulos N. (2015) The effectiveness of ECSWT therapy in common lower limb conditions in athletes. A systematic review and critical appraisal of the literature. Oral Presentation at 7ᵗʰ Muscletech Network Workshop and 4ᵗʰ ECOSP Congress, Barcelona, Spain, 7ᵗʰ–9ᵗʰ October.

 

  1. Malliaropoulos N, Bikos G, Meke M, Christodoulou D, Pyne D, Korakakis V. (2015) Low back pain in elite track and field athletes. An observational cohort study. Oral Presentation at 7ᵗʰ Muscletech Network Workshop and 4ᵗʰ ECOSP Congress, Barcelona, Spain, 7ᵗʰ–9ᵗʰ October.

 

  1. Malliaropoulos N, Bikos G, Korakakis V, Thomas P, Lohrer H, Padhiar N. (2015) Correlation of incidence of ankle and hamstring injuries in track and field athletes. An observational cohort study. Oral Presentation at 7ᵗʰ Muscletech Network Workshop and 4ᵗʰ ECOSP Congress, Barcelona, Spain, 7ᵗʰ–9ᵗʰ October.

 

  1. Korakakis V, Malliaropoulos N, Christodoulou D, Padhiar N, Pyne D, Giakas G, Nauck T, Malliaras P, Lohrer H. (2015) Development of a questionnaire (FASH) to measure the severity and impact of symptoms in patients with acute hamstring injuries. Oral Presentation at World Confederation for Physical Therapy Conference, Singapore, 2ⁿᵈ May (RR-PL-A2425).

 

  1. Korakakis V & Giakas G. (2015) Spinal movement while seated abolishes the proprioceptive deficit induced by prolonged flexed sitting posture. Oral Presentation at World Confederation for Physical Therapy Conference, Singapore, 3ʳᵈ May (RR-PL-2438).

  2. Chamogeorgakis G, Korakakis V, Vathanassopoulos S. (2015) Reliability of methods used to evaluate lower limb mechanograms. A systematic review. Poster Presentation at World Confederation for Physical Therapy Conference, Singapore, 4ᵗʰ May (RR-PO-09-23-Mon).

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