Health professionals with experience in Sports injuries near Palaio Faliro

Igglezos Nikolaos is an Orthopedic Surgeon, graduate of the Medical School of Comenius University of Bratislava, and in 2024 he graduated from the Master's Program (MSc) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Metabolic Bone Diseases. He maintains an active private collaboration with Metropolitan Hospital, where he also serves as an Attending Physician. Previously, he has worked in the Third Orthopedic Clinic of Athens General Hospital KAT, in the Microsurgery and Hand Surgery Department of KAT, as well as in the Sports Injuries Department of the same hospital, gaining extensive experience in trauma and total knee and hip arthroplasty. He has also worked in the Second Orthopedic Clinic of "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital as an orthopedic surgeon, at Livadeia General Hospital, and earlier served as a surgical resident in General Surgery at the same hospital. With experience in contemporary orthopedics and an active scientific interest in metabolic bone diseases, he undertakes cases and provides individualized patient care. With a focus on sports injuries and reconstructive orthopedic surgery, he manages conservative treatment using biological therapies with platelet-rich plasma (PRP), as well as surgical repair when conservative treatment is not indicated. Finally, he accepts emergency cases on weekdays and holidays by telephone appointment.

Η Λιανού Κατερίνα είναι Φυσικοθεραπεύτρια , Επιστημονικά Υπεύθυνη και Συνιδρύτρια του Πρότυπου Κέντρου Φυσικοθεραπείας " JP FITNESS " στην Καλλιθέα, από το 2018 έως και σήμερα. 

Ήταν συνιδρύτρια και επιστημονική υπεύθυνη του Πρότυπου Κέντρου Φυσικοθεραπείας “Κίνηση & Θεραπεία” από το 2004 έως και το 2017.

Είναι βασική καθηγήτρια : της “Studio One Sports & Fitness School, με αντικείμενο: την Αθλητική Tραυματιολογία, Ανατομία και Εμβιομηχανική από το 2010 έως και σήμερα στα διπλώματα Personal Training, Pilates, Yoga.

Ήταν βασική καθηγήτρια : στη σχολή “Athens Yoga” με αντικείμενο ανατομία και κινησιολογία στο δίπλωμα της Yoga από το 2012 έως και το 2019 και βασική καθηγήτρια σε workshops με θέμα Myofascial Release And Trigger Point Therapy από το 2016 έως και σήμερα.

Έχει συμμετάσχει στην συγγραφή του εγχειριδίου: του Studio One, στην ειδικότητα του personal training στο κομμάτι της Αθλητικής Τραυματολογίας και των Ειδικών Πληθυσμών, αλλά και στη συγγραφή και έκδοση βιβλίου με τη συμμετοχή του καθηγητή Dr V.Zelev με θέμα ασκήσεις με Swiss Ball σε ασθενείς με δισκοπάθεια.

Αριθμεί πολλές δημοσιεύσεις και έχει υπάρξει ομιλήτρια σε δεκάδες συνέδρια.

Ενδεικτικά αναφέρονται τα 3 πανελλαδικής εμβέλειας που παρακολούθησαν πάνω από 4000 άτομα “Health and Fitness Experts Digital Meeting I II III 2020-2023. 

Είναι πιστοποιημένη Instructor : στο Air Fit Pro, στο Fitball.

Είναι πιστοποιημένη ως : Υγειονομικός Βοηθός Γωνίας (Cutting School) και κάτοχος αναγνωρισμένου διπλώματος Thai massage από το Υπουργείο Παιδείας της Ταϊλάνδης και το Thai massage school of Chang Mai.

Είναι μέλος: του Πανελληνίου Συλλόγου Φυσικοθεραπευτών της Ελληνικής Επιστημονικής Εταιρείας και της Bulgarian Association of Physiotherapists.

Είναι απόφοιτη του Πανεπιστημίου N.S.A με ειδικότητα φυσικοθεραπείας, βαθμό κλινικής πρακτικής άριστα και θέμα διπλωματικής εργασίας : " κινησιοθεραπεία μετά από μηχανική βλάβη του περονιαίου νεύρου" στην οποία αρίστευσε.

Απόκτησε την εργασιακή της εμπειρία: σε κέντρο Αποκατάστασης και στο “Ερρίκος Ντυνάν” Hospital Center, ασχολούμενη με ασθενείς με αθλητικές κακώσεις, μυοσκελετικά, νευρολογικά, καρδιαγγειακά και αναπνευστικά προβλήματα επί σειρά ετών.

Έχει εκπονήσει διδακτορικό τίτλο με θέμα : την αντιμετώπιση του αντανακλαστικού πόνου στην οσφυϊκή μοίρα της σπονδυλικής στήλης σε ασθενείς με δισκοπάθεια.

Έχει παρακολουθήσει σεμινάρια : στη μέθοδο McKenzie, Manual Therapy, Kinesiotaping, Dry Needling, Prophylaxie et Rehabilitation Avec Des Balles Fitball, Καρδιοαναπνευστική Αναζωογόνηση, Επείγουσα Ιατρική Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών, Stuart McGill level I Building the Ultimate Back From Rehabilitation to Performance, Tony Gentilcore and Dean Somerset  Complete Shoulder and Hip BLUEPRINT Workshop.

Gerasimos Kavvadias is a Physiotherapist and the scientific director of the Model Physiotherapy Center “Anelixis Physio Clinic” in Kallithea. He graduated from the Physiotherapy department of the Technological Educational Institute of Central Greece and completed his internship at the Asklepieio Hospital of Voula. Concurrently, he is attending the postgraduate training program for Physiotherapists of the Hellenic OMT Diploma. Additionally, he has worked as a Physiotherapist in private physiotherapy clinics in Athens, focusing on musculoskeletal issues, sports injuries, and postoperative rehabilitation. He has also collaborated with a private physiatry medical practice and a sports club. At Anelixis Physio Clinic, musculoskeletal problems are approached by applying specialized techniques, such as the Mulligan therapeutic approach and the McKenzie method.

Karapatakis Konstantinos is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Specialist, maintaining a private practice in Nea Smyrni, while also serving as Deputy Director at Metropolitan General. He completed his studies at the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and holds a BLS (Basic Life Support) diploma. Additionally, he specialized in the 4th Orthopedic Clinic, the Microsurgery and Upper Limb Surgery Clinic, and the Sports Injuries Clinic at the General Hospital of Attica "KAT," and has received training in fracture management from the AO Foundation. Currently, aside from his private practice, he is the Deputy Director of the IB' Orthopedic Clinic and Shoulder and Sports Injuries Department at Metropolitan General and a Collaborator at the Athens Clinic "Mediclinic." Furthermore, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Panhellenic Medical Association, and the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, while also attending seminars focused on arthroscopic surgery and reconstructive surgery and participating in conferences both in Greece and abroad.

Dr. Sarantis Mixalis, MD, MSc, PhDc, is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon with a private practice in Psychiko. He also serves as a Consultant in the Orthopedic Clinic and Sports Injuries Unit at Metropolitan Hospital. He has extensive experience, having specialized at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" and the 4th Orthopedic Clinic of G.N.A. KAT, while at the same hospital he further specialized in the Hand-Upper Limb-Microsurgery Clinic, the Sports Injuries Department, and the Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic. In 2018, he successfully completed advanced training in pediatric orthopedic trauma and pediatric skeletal disorders at the Orthopedic Hospital Speising (Vienna, Austria). Since 2019, he holds a Master’s degree in "Metabolic Bone Diseases - Osteoporosis" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. In 2020, he was appointed a doctoral candidate by the Medical School of Athens, and since then has been conducting his doctoral research at the 2nd Orthopedic University Clinic of the University of Athens (Konstantopouleion Hospital - Agia Olga). He is an active member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS), the European Society for Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA), the Hellenic Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (HSOST), and the Medical Association of Athens. Furthermore, he has a substantial academic portfolio, being the author of numerous publications in internationally peer-reviewed journals (PUBMED) and actively participating in presentations at Greek and international conferences.

Dr Kyriakidis Athanasios MD, PhD is a Specialist Physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), graduate of the Medical School of the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens and an outstanding PhD graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras. He maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. He has specialized in the United Kingdom in spinal cord and spinal injuries as well as in sports injury rehabilitation. In his clinic, he manages musculoskeletal or neuropathic pain with a holistic approach, combining medical care with therapeutic exercise guidance based on scientifically validated evidence.

Georgios Xristodoulakis is an Orthopedic Surgeon and Director of the Orthopedic Department at the private clinic "Piraikos Therapeutirio." He sees his patients in Votanikos, Piraeus, and Kypseli. He graduated with honors from the Medical School and holds an Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification. He is a Scientific Associate at the private clinic Iatriko Psychikou and the private hospital "Mitera." Additionally, he has worked at major hospitals in Athens, including Asklipieio Voula, the Military Fund Nursing Institution, the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou," the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria," and the Plastic Surgery Clinic of the 6th IKA Therapeutic Center "G. Gennimatas." He has over 70 presentations at accredited international and Greek conferences and more than 100 conference participations, ensuring that he remains informed about all current advancements in modern Orthopedics. Finally, Dr. Xristodoulakis is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation.

Dr. Georgios Tsakotos MD, MSc, PhD Orthopedic Surgeon - Assistant Professor, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Georgios Tsakotos was born in Tripoli, Arcadia. After completing secondary education in Tripoli, he was admitted to the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. From 2006 to 2012, he trained as an Orthopedic Surgeon at the 4th Orthopedic Clinic of "KAT" Hospital. He has received further training abroad in sports medicine, arthroscopic and reconstructive orthopedic surgery. He has participated, presenting papers and lectures, in numerous medical scientific conferences in Greece and abroad. He has authored and published over 100 research scientific articles in peer-reviewed international medical journals. He holds a distinction as Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the Medical School of Athens, a Master's degree (MSc) in metabolic bone diseases – osteoporosis from the Medical School of Athens, is a member of the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation (EL.I.OS.), the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (E.E.CH.O.T.), the Hellenic Arthroscopy Society, the Hellenic Society of Anatomy and Surgical Anatomy, is a Full Member of the European Hip Society, a Member of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy (ESSKA), Member of European Knee Associates (EKA), and an Associate Member of ISAKOS (International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine). He serves as Assistant Director and Orthopedic Surgeon at the "METROPOLITAN" Hospital, in the Sports Injuries and Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery department. He is Assistant Professor at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Varvagiannis Konstantinos is a Physiotherapist who conducts home visits. He is a certified physiotherapist specializing in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders with many years of experience in providing personalized therapeutic programs tailored to the needs and goals of each patient. He focuses on the overall improvement of functionality, mobility, and quality of life, utilizing evidence-based practices, modern rehabilitation methods, and continuous professional development. He is distinguished by effective communication, empathy, and his ability to empower patients of all ages through prevention, education, and support in self-managing their symptoms.

Georgokostas Athanasios is an Orthopedic Surgeon who maintains private practices in Moschato and Psychiko. Additionally, he serves as a Scientific Collaborator at the 3rd Orthopedic Clinic of YGEIA Hospital and as a Consultant at MEDITERRANEO Hospital and YGEIA-MITERA Hospital. He graduated with honors from the Medical School of Rome and holds an ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) certification from the American College of Surgeons. He specialized in the Sports Injuries and Lower Limb Reconstructive Surgery department at Hinchingbrooke Hospital NHS, in the Sports Injuries of Knee, Hip, and Ankle department at Santy and Jean Mermoz Hospital in Lyon, France, as well as in the Shoulder Surgery department at the 8th Orthopedic Clinic of Asklipieio Voula Hospital. Finally, he has extensive experience and training and has participated in numerous presentations and publications.

Moraitou Martha is a Physiotherapist and operates her private physiotherapy clinic, Physio Core, which is contracted with the National Organization for the Provision of Health Services (E.O.P.Y.Y.), located in the center of Piraeus near the metro. She is a graduate of the Higher Technological Educational Institute of Central Greece and specializes in Manual Therapy, acupuncture, clinical Pilates, and kinesio taping. The physiotherapy clinic is fully equipped with state-of-the-art machinery such as TECAR therapy (radiofrequency therapy) and shock wave therapy (extracorporeal shock wave therapy). At the Physio Core Physiotherapy Laboratory, the goal is to implement a comprehensive therapeutic approach for both musculoskeletal conditions and injuries as well as neurological cases for the full rehabilitation of the patient.

Emmanouela Papadaki BSc, MSc is a Physiotherapist who provides home visits. She holds a degree from the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of West Attica and has completed a training program in Manual Therapy. Additionally, she specialized in Acupuncture at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as Biomedical Acupuncture at the University of West Attica - K.E.DI.BI.M. She completed her internship at the General Hospital "Asklipieio" of Voula and worked for 4 years in a Private Physiotherapy Laboratory. Committed to continuous professional development in her field of specialization, she regularly attends conferences, seminars, and training programs. She has particular expertise in neurological rehabilitation, sports injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, postoperative rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary conditions, and therapeutic exercise.

Ο Γιαλαμάς Παναγιώτης είναι Φυσικοθεραπευτής (BSc) και εκτελεί κατ' οίκον επισκέψεις . Είναι απόφοιτος του Πανεπιστημίου Δυτικής Αττικής (ΠΑ.Δ.Α.) και προσφέρει εξειδικευμένες κατ' οίκον φυσικοθεραπείες . Με 10 χρόνια εμπειρίας στην κατ' οίκον αποκατάσταση και παράλληλα 6 χρόνια σε 2 ιδιωτικά φυσικοθεραπευτήρια της Αθήνας, ασχολούμενος με μυοσκελετικά και νευρολογικά περιστατικά , διαθέτει την κλινική γνώση και την πρακτική εμπειρία για να σας καθοδηγήσει αποτελεσματικά . Έχει αποκτήσει σημαντική εμπειρία στη διαχείριση μετεγχειρητικών περιστατικών και αθλητικών κακώσεων, όπου η σωστή καθοδήγηση και το κατάλληλο πρωτόκολλο αποκατάστασης παίζουν καθοριστικό ρόλο στο τελικό αποτέλεσμα για την πλήρη και λειτουργική επανένταξη σε καθημερινές είτε αθλητικές δραστηριότητες. Αντιμετωπίζει κάθε περιστατικό με εξατομικευμένη προσέγγιση, προσαρμόζοντας το πρόγραμμα θεραπείας στις ανάγκες και τους στόχους του κάθε ασθενή , δίνοντας έμφαση στην σωστή φυσικοθεραπευτική αξιολόγηση και εκπαίδευση του , ώστε να κατανοεί το πρόβλημά και να συμμετέχει ενεργά στη θεραπεία  ,με συγκεκριμένες ασκήσεις και οδηγίες , με στόχο την πλήρη λειτουργική επανένταξη του, από την ασφάλεια του σπιτιού του. 

Physiotherapy Rituals is a modern physiotherapy clinic located in Maniatika Piraeus, near the Metro station. It specializes in the rehabilitation of chronic pain, musculoskeletal disorders, sports injuries, and postoperative recovery. With hands-on techniques, modern equipment, and personalized strengthening programs, targeted care and substantial relief are provided to every patient. A few words about the team:

Physiotherapy Rituals - Zoumpliou Xrysanthi - Geomelos Anastasios

Physiotherapist, BSc, MSc in Physiotherapy

• BSc in Physiotherapy, A-TEI of Western Greece
• MSc in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Vrije Universiteit, Netherlands
• Training in Musculoskeletal & Traditional Chinese Acupuncture (E.E.K.I.)
• Specialization: Musculoskeletal conditions & postoperative rehabilitation

Physiotherapy Rituals - Zoumpliou Xrysanthi - Geomelos Anastasios

Physiotherapist, BSc in Physiotherapy

• BSc in Physiotherapy, A-TEI of Thessaloniki
• Training in Musculoskeletal & Traditional Chinese Acupuncture (E.E.K.I.)
• Specialization: Management of chronic pain & musculoskeletal disorders with trigger point therapy

Athanasopoulos Konstantinos MD, MSc is an Orthopedic Surgeon maintaining private practices in Piraeus and Galata Troizinia, while also collaborating with the Athens Medical Group (Peristeri clinic) and the sports injury center at Mediterraneo Hospital. He is certified in robotic knee and hip arthroplasty using the most advanced robotic system worldwide, the only one with FDA certification in the USA for robotic total joint revision arthroplasty. He holds a postgraduate degree in “Metabolic Bone Diseases” from the Medical School of Athens and graduated in Medicine from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila". He specialized in Orthopedics and Traumatology at the General Hospital of Piraeus “Tzaneio” and in Pediatric Orthopedics at the Children’s Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou", and after successful examinations where he ranked first in Attica, he obtained the title of orthopedic specialty. He served as an instructor at the Special Training Center for Health Professionals in the Orthopedics and Traumatology department of the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio" regarding the implementation of a preventive screening program for scoliosis and other spinal deformities in students. Additionally, he has participated as a speaker and trainee in numerous conferences and seminars in Greece. His areas of expertise include arthroscopic surgery, robotic knee and hip arthroplasty, as well as robotic knee and hip revision surgery with Fast-Track ERAS protocols for rapid return to activities, and minimally invasive surgery.