Health professionals for Sports injuries

Spyridon Kseinis is an Orthopedic Surgeon maintaining private clinics in Pefki and Psychiko. He is the Deputy Director of the 1st Clinic of Sports Injuries at METROPOLITAN GENERAL and holds a Doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens since May 2014, awarded with the grade "Excellent." Since 2008, he has collaborated with the Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) and serves as the physician for the National Futsal Team. Concurrently, he is UEFA-accredited, having completed the "UEFA Football Doctor Education Programme." He is a member of the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology and the Hellenic Society for the Study of Bone Metabolism. He trained at the General Accident Hospital KAT, specializing in fracture management, reconstructive joint surgery (knee and hip arthroplasty), and sports injuries. Following his specialization, he assumed the position of Registrar at the 2nd Orthopedic Clinic of KAT Hospital, where he remained for four years. During his tenure as Registrar, he gained substantial surgical experience, serving as the lead Orthopedic Surgeon in numerous emergency shifts and successfully performing a large number of surgical interventions across the full spectrum of trauma (upper and lower limb fractures, hip fractures, tendon ruptures, hand surgery), reconstructive surgery (hip and knee arthroplasties), and sports injuries (arthroscopic surgery). Additionally, he received training in Pediatric Orthopedics at the "Agia Sophia" Children's Hospital and in disorders of the Hand during his tenure at the University Hospital "Sahlgrenska University Hospital" in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Dr. Mperdousis Konstantinos is an Orthopedic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. He graduated from the Military School of Health Sciences at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He specialized in Orthopedics - Traumatology and Sports Injuries at the General Hospital of Attica KAT and in the Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic of the Athens Children's Hospital "P. and A. Kyriakou." He serves as a Consultant in the Orthopedic Department of the Hellenic Police and as an Associate Physician at the Peristeri Medical Center, Mediterraneo Hospital, and Doctors Hospital. Finally, the physician is a member of the Athens Medical Association and speaks English.

Ο Αλέξανδρος Σιδέρης είναι φυσικοθεραπευτής με κλινική εξειδίκευση στη Μυοσκελετική Φυσικοθεραπεία, το Manual Therapy, τον Βιοϊατρικό Βελονισμό και τη διαχείριση του επίμονου και χρόνιου πόνου. Δραστηριοποιείται σε δύο εξειδικευμένες κλινικές φυσικοθεραπείας, τη Physio Science Clinic και το Pain Physios, εφαρμόζοντας μια κοινή φιλοσοφία σύγχρονης, εξατομικευμένης και επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένης φυσικοθεραπείας.

Και στους δύο κλινικούς χώρους, η θεραπεία ξεκινά από την ουσιαστική κατανόηση του προβλήματος και όχι απλώς από τη διάγνωση. Η λεπτομερής αξιολόγηση, ο κλινικός συλλογισμός και η συνεχής επανεκτίμηση αποτελούν τη βάση για τη δημιουργία ενός πραγματικά εξατομικευμένου θεραπευτικού πλάνου.

Ιδιαίτερη έμφαση δίνεται στη Μυοσκελετική Φυσικοθεραπεία, στον επίμονο και χρόνιο πόνο, στις παθήσεις της σπονδυλικής στήλης, στις κεφαλαλγίες, στις δυσλειτουργίες της κροταφογναθικής άρθρωσης, στις παθήσεις του περιφερικού νευρικού συστήματος, καθώς και σε σύνθετα περιστατικά όπου τα συμπτώματα επιμένουν ή δεν εξηγούνται εύκολα από μία μόνο διάγνωση.

Παράλληλα, προσφέρονται εξατομικευμένα προγράμματα μετεγχειρητικής και αθλητικής αποκατάστασης, με στόχο την ασφαλή επάνοδο στη λειτουργικότητα, την επιθυμητή καθημερινότητα και την επιστροφή στον αθλητισμό.

Στις υπηρεσίες των δύο κλινικών χώρων περιλαμβάνονται, ανάλογα με τις ανάγκες κάθε περιστατικού, θεραπευτική άσκηση, Manual Therapy, βελονισμός, εκπαίδευση στην κατανόηση του πόνου και σύγχρονες τεχνολογίες αποκατάστασης, πάντα μέσα σε ένα εξατομικευμένο θεραπευτικό πλάνο.

Στους τομείς εξειδικευμένης φροντίδας εντάσσονται επίσης η Φυσικοθεραπεία Πυελικού Εδάφους και η φυσικοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη ανθρώπων στους οποίους ο χρόνιος πόνος, το στρες, η χρόνια κόπωση και η ψυχική επιβάρυνση αλληλεπιδρούν και επηρεάζουν σημαντικά τη λειτουργικότητα και την ποιότητα ζωής. Η κοινή φιλοσοφία των δύο κλινικών χώρων είναι απλή: δεν αντιμετωπίζουμε μόνο τη διάγνωση, αλλά τον άνθρωπο πίσω από αυτήν.

Mandals Konstantinos is an Orthopedic Surgeon with a private practice in Kaisariani. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his specialty training in the Orthopedic Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," at the General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou," and at the Special Anti-Cancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa." During his specialty training, he participated in 1120 surgeries, either as the primary or assistant surgeon, dealing with fractures and dislocations as well as chronic orthopedic cases, such as knee and hip arthroplasties, knee and shoulder arthroscopies, spinal fusions, and discectomies. To date, he has numerous publications in Greek and international conferences, actively participating as a speaker, maintaining excellent training, deep knowledge, and continuous professional development in his field. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the AO Foundation, the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, and the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation.

Aleksopoulos Aleksios is a Physiotherapist and operates a private physiotherapy clinic in Acharnes. He is a graduate of the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of West Attica and an active member of the Panhellenic Association of Physiotherapists. He continuously follows the developments in the field by participating in seminars and conferences. The specialist holds expertise in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal, neurological, and sports conditions, possessing extensive experience and clinical training from leading hospitals in Athens, such as KAT, Sotiria, and Asklipieio Voula. At his modern physiotherapy clinic in Acharnes, he provides individualized treatments using advanced equipment, including Tecar, Shockwave, high-power Laser, and magnetic fields, offering high-quality rehabilitation services. With a focus on patient respect and the goal of full functional recovery, he also offers home-based therapy, ensuring care tailored to the needs of each individual.

Karagkounis Panagiotis MD, MSc, PhD is a Physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation/Sports Medicine, with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. He also serves as the Scientific Director of the "THISEAS" Rehabilitation and Recovery Center and the Scientific Director of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Metropolitan Hospital (Neo Faliro). Additionally, he was a member of the medical staff of P.A.E. PANATHINAIKOS (2022-2025) and Director of inpatient care at the Rehabilitation and Recovery Center "Anaplasi," as well as Deputy Scientific Director at the K.A.A. "Philoktitis." He holds a postdoctoral degree in Neurorehabilitation from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and both doctoral and postgraduate degrees in Sports Medicine from the same institution. Dr. Karagkounis has managed a large number of patients following cerebrovascular accidents, traumatic brain injuries, neurological diseases, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injuries. He specializes in performing injections (pharmaceutical substances and botulinum toxin-Botox injections for the treatment of spasticity) under ultrasound guidance, as well as mesotherapy/prolotherapy. He is certified to perform ozone therapy and is an authorized physician to conduct muscle function assessment using the Tensomyography (TMG) method. Finally, he is the official physician of the Hellenic Olympians Association.

Ο Κεχαγιάς Βασίλειος MD, MSc, PhD είναι Ορθοπαιδικός Χειρουργός και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Καματερό. Είναι Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με θέμα "Προοπτική Μελέτη των Μεταβολών Σπονδυλικής Στήλης και Πυέλου μετά από Ολική Αρθροπλαστική Ισχίου και Γόνατος". Παράλληλα, είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου Σπουδών στα "Μεταβολικά Νοσήματα Των Οστών" από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, ενώ αποφοίτησε από την ίδια Σχολή το 2006 και συνέχισε την ακαδημαϊκή του πορεία με μεταπτυχιακές και διδακτορικές σπουδές, τις οποίες ολοκλήρωσε με βαθμό "Άριστα". Διαθέτει πολυετή εμπειρία στη διάγνωση και χειρουργική αντιμετώπιση παθήσεων και κακώσεων του μυοσκελετικού συστήματος, με ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον στην αρθροπλαστική ισχίου και γόνατος, την αρθροσκόπηση ώμου και γόνατος, τη χειρουργική καταγμάτων, την τραυματολογία και τις αθλητικές κακώσεις. Παράλληλα, ασχολείται με τη χειρουργική άκρας χειρός, τις παθήσεις της σπονδυλικής στήλης και του άκρου ποδός, καθώς και με τη διάγνωση και θεραπεία της οστεοπόρωσης.

Κατέχει τον βαθμό του Διευθυντή Ε.Σ.Υ. και συνεργάζεται με το Ιατρικό Περιστερίου του Ομίλου Ιατρικού Αθηνών, ενώ έχει αποκτήσει σημαντική κλινική εμπειρία μέσα από τη δραστηριότητά του σε νοσοκομειακές μονάδες, όπως το Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Πειραιά "Τζάνειο", το Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Βόλου και το Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Λήμνου.

Είναι ενεργό μέλος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών, της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Χειρουργικής Ορθοπαιδικής και Τραυματολογίας (Ε.Ε.Χ.Ο.Τ.) και του Ελληνικού Ιδρύματος Οστεοπόρωσης.

Στόχος του είναι η παροχή εξατομικευμένης, σύγχρονης και υψηλού επιπέδου ιατρικής φροντίδας, με έμφαση στην ορθή διάγνωση, τη λεπτομερή ενημέρωση του ασθενούς και την εφαρμογή των πλέον σύγχρονων θεραπευτικών και χειρουργικών μεθόδων.

Rebalance - Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Koukaki is a fully equipped facility offering a friendly and comfortable environment where physiotherapeutic treatment and a supportive approach are provided for all types of musculoskeletal, neurological, and respiratory conditions. Through a holistic approach and individualized programs tailored to each patient’s needs, the Center's supervisors, in excellent collaboration with their specialized partners, ensure the fastest and most complete rehabilitation. Their continuous updating on innovative therapies in conjunction with contemporary scientific research is a key component of their success and a prerequisite for guaranteeing the provision of excellent services. The Center offers, in addition to Assessment and Physiotherapeutic Rehabilitation, Therapeutic Massage, Cross Functional Training, Yoga and Pilates classes in small groups of 3-6 people, as well as Nutritional and Dietary counseling.

Giantsidis N Georgios MD, MSc is a Military Physician, Orthopedic Surgeon and consultant at the 1st Orthopedic Department of the 424 General Military Training Hospital. He maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki, in the Voulgari area. He graduated from the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Military Medicine) in 2012 and subsequently served as a physician in Special Forces Military Units. He completed his specialty training at the 424 General Military Hospital and the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Georgios Papanikolaou." During his residency, he performed numerous orthopedic surgeries, participated in many fracture repair and orthopedic disorder surgeries, trained in urgent and routine cases of his specialty, and actively contributed to the scientific work of his clinic. Since then, he has been serving as an orthopedic consultant at the 1st Orthopedic Department of the 424 General Military Training Hospital, performing a large number of surgical procedures annually across the full spectrum of Orthopedic specialty. He actively participates in postgraduate seminars and conferences to continuously update and enhance his knowledge of the latest advances and developments in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology.

Dimitrakis Nikolaos MD, MSc is an Orthopedic Surgeon and serves as an Assistant Consultant at the General Hospital "Asklipieio" Voula. He maintains a private practice in Glyfada within MEDIONE. He specialized in the Orthopedic Clinic - Sports Injuries Department at the General Hospital "Asklipieio" Voula, as well as at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" and the General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou." As part of his specialty training, he was trained in the Hand - Upper Limb - Microsurgery Department at the Attica General Hospital KAT. He has completed postgraduate studies in "Metabolic Bone Diseases" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a thesis on ''Congenital and Neuromuscular Scoliosis.'' He has also undergone further training in preventive screening for spinal deformities in students at the General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio." In his practice, he manages cases spanning the entire spectrum of orthopedics, orthopedic surgery, and pediatric orthopedics, with specialization in traumatology, sports injuries, arthroscopy, and arthroplasty. Furthermore, the doctor has participated in numerous conferences and seminars both in Greece and internationally and is a member of the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology. Holder of the Diploma of the

Hellenic Spine Society 

Ioannis Taxoulas is a Physiotherapist and operates a modern Physiotherapy Center in Larissa. He graduated from the Department of Physiotherapy at the Technological Educational Institute of Patras and completed his practical training at the University Hospital of Rio. Physiotherapy is applied in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal system disorders and injuries, neurological conditions, and respiratory diseases. The conditions treated at the physiotherapy center are managed using the most advanced methods and include orthopedic conditions such as cervical syndrome, low back pain - sciatica, shoulder and knee disorders and injuries, disc herniations, rheumatologic diseases, sprains, sports injuries, fractures, tendinitis, and overuse syndromes. Additionally, neurological conditions are treated, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, hemiplegia - tetraplegia, Parkinson's disease, nerve palsies, and cranio-cerebral injuries. Finally, the Physiotherapy Center is equipped with the most modern and innovative equipment, such as an electric therapy bed and advanced devices for the immediate relief of patients from pain.

Physiosoma - Kasina Vasiliki - Gkouvir Tatiana is a modern Physiotherapy center located in the Glyfada area. The center is managed by Vasiliki Kasina and Tatiana Gkouvir, who are graduates of the Department of Physiotherapy at the Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki. Utilizing modern and innovative equipment and scientifically proven treatment methods, they provide specialized rehabilitation therapies for musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Furthermore, they possess comprehensive training in the latest therapeutic techniques and develop individualized rehabilitation programs for both acute and chronic issues.

Tzavellas Anastasios is an Orthopedic Surgeon who maintains a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. He collaborates with private clinics in the city to perform surgical procedures and is currently working as a Consultant in the First Orthopedic Clinic of the 424 General Military Hospital.

In 2008, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant (Physician), having concurrently graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where he enrolled in 2002.

In 2012, he began his specialty training at the 424 General Military Training Hospital, which he completed in 2018 at the Third University Orthopedic Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki at the General Hospital "Papageorgiou," receiving the title of Orthopedic Surgeon.

He completed the Master's program in "Medical Research Methodology" at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2014 – Grade: Excellent) and obtained his PhD from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2024, presenting his dissertation on the osteoinductive capacity of a novel peptide derived from Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 combined with a de novo collagen sponge as a bone graft substitute.

During the period 2021-2024, he worked in the United Kingdom, specifically at Frimley Park Hospital, as a Clinical Fellow in the Hip-Knee Surgery Department, gaining significant experience by performing and participating in a substantial number of surgical procedures (hip and knee arthroplasty, revisions, unicompartmental (partial) knee arthroplasty, arthroscopic surgery, osteotomies).

Pathiakis Ioannis Md, MSc, PhD is an Orthopedic Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Peristeri. He holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has obtained two postgraduate degrees in "Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery & Tele-surgery Medicine" and "Surgical Anatomy" from the Medical School of the same university. Additionally, he holds a Doctorate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the Department of Anatomy. He is specialized in Robotic Knee and Hip Surgery and in Microsurgical Bloodless Carpal Tunnel Release and holds a diploma in Medical Acupuncture from the Scientific Association of Medical Acupuncturists of Greece. He has completed training at numerous hospitals, while his specialty was completed in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Ierapetra. Furthermore, during his career, he has taught courses on First Aid, Traumatology, and musculoskeletal injuries at the IEK of Siteia and at the Volunteer Corps of Samaritans and Rescuers of Siteia, respectively. Finally, as part of his continuous education and updating in microsurgery and medical acupuncture, the physician regularly attends medical conferences, earning personal honorary distinctions.

Beyond Medicine, he holds a degree in Social Theology from the Theological School of Athens.

Iliadis Thodoris is a Physiotherapist and runs a private Physiotherapy Clinic in Dafni. His physiotherapy team consists of individuals with deep knowledge and many years of experience in the healthcare field. His primary concern is the immediate rehabilitation and well-being of the patient.

Mathiopoulos Antonios is a Physiatrist and maintains a private practice in Patissia. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and began his specialty in Pathology at the General Prefectural Oncology Hospital of Kifisia "Agioi Anargyroi." Subsequently, he specialized in Neurology at the General Hospital of Attica KAT, in Orthopedics at the 5th Clinic of Spinal Cord and Scoliosis of the same hospital, and in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the National Rehabilitation Center. He has served as Scientific Director at the Rehabilitation - Recovery and Day Care Center "Anelixi," as Consultant of the 3rd Clinic at the Center for Rehabilitation and Care of the Elderly, Disabled, and Afflicted Persons "Filoktitis," as the responsible Physiatrist at the Rehabilitation Center of the Spastic Protection Society "Porta Anichti," and as Scientific Director of the Scientific Physiotherapy Clinic Physicare. Finally, Dr. Mathiopoulos is the author of numerous scientific papers and articles and a participant in many scientific conferences, as well as a member of various Greek and international scientific associations and societies.

Ο Περικλής Παναγιώτης Μπελεσιώτης είναι Φυσικοθεραπευτής και Οστεοπαθητικός με εξειδίκευση στην αποκατάσταση μυοσκελετικών παθήσεων, στις αθλητικές κακώσεις και στη θεραπευτική άσκηση μέσω Clinical Pilates.

Είναι κάτοχος Bachelor στη Φυσικοθεραπεία από το University of East London μέσω του Μητροπολιτικού Κολλεγίου και διπλώματος Οστεοπαθητικής από την Osteopathie Schule Deutschland (OSD). Παράλληλα, έχει εξειδικευτεί στο Manual Therapy, στον Βιοϊατρικό Βελονισμό, στη Θεραπευτική Κολύμβηση και σε σύγχρονες τεχνικές μυοσκελετικής αποκατάστασης, με ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον στις δυσλειτουργίες της κροταφογναθικής άρθρωσης (TMJ) και στην Κρανιακή Οστεοπαθητική.

Έχει συνεργαστεί με αθλητές υψηλού επιπέδου από αθλήματα όπως το καράτε, η σφυροβολία, η πυγμαχία, η άρση βαρών, η ποδηλασία και το ποδόσφαιρο. Μεταξύ αυτών συγκαταλέγονται ο Παγκόσμιος Πρωταθλητής Καράτε Ξένος Στέφανος Χρήστου, Ολυμπιονίκες και αθλητές με πανελλήνιες, ευρωπαϊκές και παγκόσμιες διακρίσεις. Επιπλέον, υπήρξε μέλος του ιατρικού επιτελείου της Εθνικής Ομάδας Ρυθμικής Γυμναστικής και έχει συνεργαστεί με ποδοσφαιρικές ομάδες.

Βασική του φιλοσοφία είναι η εξατομικευμένη αξιολόγηση και η αντιμετώπιση της αιτίας του προβλήματος, συνδυάζοντας τεκμηριωμένες θεραπευτικές μεθόδους για την ασφαλή και αποτελεσματική αποκατάσταση κάθε ασθενή.

Andreopoulos Asimakis is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Specialist who has maintained his medical practice since 2008 in Ilion, Attica. He has been a Consultant at the 1st Orthopedic Clinic of Metropolitan General since 2008 and a collaborator at the Athens Medical Center in the Peristeri Clinic. He specializes in hip and knee arthroplasties, shoulder and knee arthroscopies, and traumatology. Throughout his career, he has worked in numerous hospitals and clinics, such as the General Hospital of Attica KAT and the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," treating conditions including sports injuries, sciatica, fractures, low back pain, osteoarthritis, osteosynthesis, scoliosis, and spinal stenosis. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology, and the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation.