Health professionals for Lumbago in Pallini

Physio Quality Darra Xrysanthi - Georganas Konstantinos is a physiotherapy center located in Pallini. The Scientific Directors are the Physiotherapist Darra Xrysanthi and the Physiotherapist Georganas Konstantinos. Darra Xrysanthi is a graduate of the Physiotherapy Department of TEI Athens. She has experience working for several years in physiotherapy centers, and in recent years has been providing home treatments for the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, while also working as a Pilates Instructor in a gym. Georganas Konstantinos is a graduate of Physiotherapy from TEI Lamia and has been trained in manual therapy and dry needling. He has extensive experience having worked in physiotherapy and rehabilitation centers and offers home treatment services. In the modern facility of Physio Quality, they professionally manage cases of musculoskeletal, neurological, and other conditions, thanks to their specialized expertise.

Panagiotis Sdrolias is a Neurosurgeon who maintains a private practice in Pallini. He holds a medical degree from the School of Health Sciences at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed a significant part of his specialty training as a paid internal assistant in the University Neurosurgical Clinics of the Pitie, Salpetriere, and Saint Anne Hospitals in Paris, with final completion at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Subsequently, he served as a paid Specialist Scientific Associate of the University Neurosurgical Clinic at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." In recent years, he has practiced Neurosurgery privately, collaborating with private clinics including Mediterranean Hospital, Iaso General, and Evgenideio Therapy Center. He is deeply knowledgeable in Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging/Morphometry (qMRI techniques) and offers high-level diagnostic services through 3-Tesla Magnetic Resonance Analysis in his practice. Finally, the doctor has hands-on experience in radiosurgery and provides pre- and postoperative SRS consulting for tumors and vascular malformations of the brain and spinal cord.

Pappa Lina is an Acupuncturist who operates a private clinic specializing in Acupuncture and Aesthetic Medicine in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a medical degree from the G. D'Annunzio Medical School in Chieti, Italy, with postgraduate training at the International Council of Medical Acupuncture and Related Techniques (ICMART) and at the European Cosmetic Academy of Chinese Acupuncture (Dr. Radha Thambirajah). The physician has extensive experience in pain management and aesthetic medicine and has also obtained relevant certification from the Italian School of Mesotherapy. Additionally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Medical Acupuncture Society, and a founding member of the Hellenic Medical Mesotherapy Society.

Physioaskisis -Afoi Tsiampa is a physiotherapy center located in Chalandri, led by Thanos Tsiampas, who completed his postgraduate studies at the University of Brighton in the United Kingdom. At the physiotherapy center, each patient can receive information on the appropriate rehabilitation and treatment methods for their condition. The center provides specialized services in sports injuries, neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, as well as services for meniscus rehabilitation, mobility restoration due to lymphatic dysfunction, and exercises and techniques to assist patients with chronic respiratory conditions using standard physiotherapy equipment, shockwave therapy, and TEKAR devices. Additionally, it has extensive experience in traumatic brain injuries, as well as orthopedic and rheumatologic disorders.

Ntatsis Xaris is a Physiotherapist who operates a physiotherapy clinic in the Chalandri area. He holds a degree in Physiotherapy from the Technological Educational Institute of Patras. He has specialized in Manual Therapy (Chiropractic Techniques), Sports Injuries, Acupuncture, Kinesiotherapy, and Therapeutic Exercise at Karolinska University in Sweden. With many years of experience in the field of physiotherapy, his goal is to provide a comprehensive physiotherapeutic approach by applying individualized treatments to all patients. By taking a detailed history and assessing the patient's clinical condition, he develops a rehabilitation program that is entirely tailored to each individual in order to achieve the best possible outcome. He is an external scientific collaborator at OAKA and private clinics and manages the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal, sports, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions, while also providing home-based therapies. Finally, he is a regular member of the Hellenic Association of Physiotherapists.

Το Arthrokinetics Physio Center είναι ένα σύγχρονο κέντρο φυσικοθεραπείας και αποκατάστασης που ιδρύθηκε τον Σεπτέμβριο του 2023 στην Αγία Παρασκευή, με στόχο την πλήρη επανάκτηση της λειτουργικότητας και τη βελτίωση της ποιότητας ζωής κάθε ασθενή. Ο χώρος είναι πλήρως εξοπλισμένος και σχεδιασμένος ώστε να προσφέρει εξατομικευμένη, ασφαλή και επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένη θεραπευτική προσέγγιση σε μυοσκελετικά,ορθοπαιδικά και νευρολογικά περιστατικά, καθώς και σε αθλητικές κακώσεις και μετεγχειρητική αποκατάσταση.

Επιστημονικοί υπεύθυνοι του κέντρου είναι ο Γεώργιος Ποδόγυρος, BSc Physiotherapy, Clinical Pilates Instructor, CKTP και ο Ηλίας Ασημάκης, BSc Physiotherapy, OMPT, Cert Acu, δύο φυσικοθεραπευτές με ισχυρό ακαδημαϊκό υπόβαθρο, πολυετή κλινική εμπειρία και συνεχή επιμόρφωση.

Ο Γιώργος Ποδόγυρος είναι απόφοιτος του University of East London (BSc Physiotherapy) με κατεύθυνση στη μυοσκελετική/ορθοπεδική φυσικοθεραπεία. Είναι εξειδικευμένος στη θεραπευτική άσκηση και Clinical Instructor στο Pilates, ενώ διαθέτει πιστοποιήσεις στον βιοϊατρικό βελονισμό και την ξηρά βελόνα, στο Manual Therapy, στη θεραπεία μυοπεριτονιακού πόνου, στην τεχνική ERGON (IASTM) και στο Kinesio Taping. Έχει εργαστεί στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο (St John’s Wood Physiotherapy & Kensington Physiotherapy), στο κέντρο αποκατάστασης «Φιλοκτήτης» σε νευρολογικά περιστατικά, καθώς και στο ΙΑΣΩ General σε μετεγχειρητική αποκατάσταση.

Ο Ηλίας Ασημάκης είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Φυσικοθεραπείας Στερεάς Ελλάδας και τακτικό μέλος του Πανελλήνιου Συλλόγου Φυσικοθεραπευτών. Από το 2022 φέρει τον διεθνώς αναγνωρισμένο τίτλο Ειδικού Μυοσκελετικού Φυσικοθεραπευτή (OMPT), πιστοποιημένο από την IFOMPT, ενώ είναι και πιστοποιημένος Ειδικός Βελονισμού από το Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής. Εξειδικεύεται στην αποκατάσταση μυοσκελετικών παθήσεων, στη θεραπευτική άσκηση, στη μέθοδο McKenzie για προβλήματα σπονδυλικής στήλης, στο Manual Therapy, στο Taping και στις τεχνικές IASTM-ERGON.Η φιλοσοφία του Arthrokinetics βασίζεται στη λεπτομερή αξιολόγηση, στην εξατομικευμένη θεραπευτική παρέμβαση και στη διαρκή παρακολούθηση της προόδου, με έμφαση στη λειτουργική αποκατάσταση και στην ενεργή συμμετοχή του ασθενή στη θεραπεία του.Στο Arthrokinetics Physio Center, η επιστημονική εξειδίκευση συνδυάζεται με σύγχρονες θεραπευτικές μεθόδους και ανθρώπινη προσέγγιση, προσφέροντας ολοκληρωμένες λύσεις αποκατάστασης με επαγγελματισμό, συνέπεια και σεβασμό.

Our center caters to individuals who, following accidents or illnesses, require physiotherapy services. We undertake all types of postoperative rehabilitation as well as rehabilitation for neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, cerebrovascular strokes, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease, rheumatologic conditions, lymphedema, sports injuries, post-traumatic pain such as lower back pain – sciatica, cervical syndrome, ankylosing spondylitis, and hand injuries.

With over 30 years of experience and active presence in the rehabilitation field, the physiotherapy unit of Physiopolis Kentro Fysikotherapeias Xalandri - Maria Saxa is confident in fully meeting the needs and demands of every case.

The services we offer at our facility are provided by highly trained staff who, combined with the capabilities of the space, comply with the highest standards.

Musculoskeletal rehabilitation (Spine & Pelvis, Shoulder, Elbow - Wrist - Hand, Hip, Knee, Ankle & Foot) - Headache - Sports injuries - Orthotic support / Footprint analysis, Neurological rehabilitation Physiotherapy for children & adults Hydrotherapy / Heated pool Therapeutic exercise - Clinical Pilates (mat/reformer) - Clinical Aqua Pilates Chiropractic - Osteopathy Therapeutic massage Acupuncture / Electroacupuncture Equipment: Diapulse pump, Shockwave (radial ultrasound), RF radiofrequencies (Tecar, Indiba), Magnetic fields / Electromagnetic stimulator (papimi), Lymphatic drainage boots, Supportive technology (Compex, Activ5, Biometrics, HandTutor)

Polythodorakis Ioannis is a Neurosurgeon - Spine Surgeon, who served as President of the World Spine Society (WScC) from 2018 to 2020 and has been the Director of the 4th Neurosurgical Clinic at Errikos Dynan Hospital Center since 2017. He is the Scientific Director at the medical center Athens Brain & Spine Surgery in Chalandri since 2010. He is specialized in the surgical treatment of spinal disorders, with particular expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery techniques. Since 2004, as a member of the World Spine Society, he has been involved in training orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons in spine surgery techniques at educational centers worldwide, including Cleveland Spine Clinic (USA), Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg Saar (Germany), University Hospital Birmingham (UK), Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College (Pakistan), Ain Shams University (Egypt), Nobel Institute of Neurosciences, Biratnagar (Nepal). In 2016, he was honored by the President of Pakistan, Mamnoon Hussain, for his contribution to the training of neurosurgeons in Pakistan. Finally, in 2018, he was recognized as an instructor for his longstanding involvement in the training of neurosurgeons in Pakistan and was awarded lifetime membership in the Pakistani Neurosurgical Society.

Dr. Kyrilis Xristos MD, MSc is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Spine Surgeon specializing in spinal surgery, as well as endoscopic spinal surgery, and maintains a private practice in Vrilissia. He was admitted to the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and, after completing his studies and fulfilling his military obligations, he began the general part of his specialty in Orthopedics and Traumatology at the General Surgery Clinic of the General Hospital of Agrinio. Since 2014, he worked as an Orthopedics and Traumatology resident at the Attica General Hospital KAT, in the 1st Orthopedic Clinic, until September 2019. During this period, he participated in numerous surgical procedures and contributed to the operation of all departments of the Clinic. Additionally, he was seconded to the Scoliosis and Spine Department of the General Hospital KAT, where he participated in the diagnosis and management of complex cases, covering the entire spectrum of spinal pathology. During his specialty training, he attended numerous educational conferences and seminars, enhancing his knowledge and experience. Continuing his education, he completed his postgraduate studies program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, focusing on the "Rehabilitation of Spinal Cord and Spinal Cord Injuries." Today, he works as a Scientific Associate at YGEIA Hospital and as a Consultant in the Spine, Scoliosis, and Oncology Department of Metropolitan General Hospital. With his experience and expertise, he is committed to providing high-quality medical care, focusing on pain relief and the restoration of mobility for his patients.

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.

Dr Loupas Dimitrios is an Orthopedic Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specialized at the University Orthopedic Clinic at KAT Hospital and completed his doctoral dissertation at the Medical School of the University of Athens. He specialized in sports injuries (Sports Injuries Clinic at KAT) and at the Athens Medical Center (under the direction of L. Nikolaou). Additionally, the doctor has worked at the 1st and 3rd IKA Hospitals and has served as Director of the Orthopedic Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos". He is involved in general orthopedic surgical conditions, with a specialization in disorders of the hand and knee (including knee arthroscopy) and total knee and hip arthroplasties.

Kallitsounaki Euaggelia is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Orthopedics and maintains a private practice in Paiania. She studied at the Medical School of Universitatea "Ovidius" din Constanta. Subsequently, she specialized and participated in clinical rotations at the General Hospital of Lamia and the General Hospital of Athens "KAT". Additionally, she specializes in joint injuries, trauma, knee osteoarthritis, as well as diseases of the hand. Finally, she serves as a Scientific Collaborator at the Athens Medical Center, in the Peristeri clinic and the Psychiko clinic, as well as at the "Errikos Dynan" hospital.

Dr. Kormpakis Ioannis is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Traumatologist. He is the Director of the Orthopedic Clinic at Metropolitan General and the Director of the Upper Limb and Microsurgery Clinic. Since 2018, he has held a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has specialized training from Washington University in the United States of America in Arthroscopic and Microsurgery of the Upper Limb (Shoulder - Elbow and Hand), Peripheral Nerves - Brachial Plexus as well as Ankle and Foot Surgery. Dr. Kormpakis Ioannis maintains private practices in Chalandri and Acharnes and performs numerous surgical procedures across a broad spectrum of Orthopedic and Traumatology conditions at private hospitals with which he collaborates (Metropolitan General, Therapis General, Athens Bioclinic, Medical Center, Mediterraneo Hospital). He is a member of the Hellenic Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, and the Hellenic Society of Hand Surgery. Furthermore, he continues to publish numerous scientific papers in collaboration with world-renowned orthopedic surgeons in scientific journals based in the United States of America and the United Kingdom. Through his ongoing participation in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad and through his personal research on tendon and nerve injuries, he stays continually updated on surgical and conservative-regenerative treatment approaches for conditions such as arthropathies and tendon and nerve injuries.

Louvaris Ioannis is a Physiotherapist and operates a private physiotherapy clinic in Agia Paraskevi. He studied Physiotherapy at the Technological Educational Institute of Central Greece in Lamia and holds a Pilates Mat & Equipment certification from the Professional Trainers' Model School StadiumPro. Subsequently, he completed postgraduate studies in Advanced Physiotherapy at the University of Salford in Manchester. Additionally, he possesses a Pedagogical and Teaching Proficiency certificate from A.S.PAI.TE. He completed his internship at the Attikon General Hospital KAT, gaining significant clinical experience, and has worked in private physiotherapy centers. At his physiotherapy clinic, he addresses each injury and condition on an individual basis, with particular specialization in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports injuries.

He studied Medicine and Physiotherapy at Charles University in Prague. He has served as the Clinical Supervisor for final-year physiotherapy students at Charles University, specializing in Rheumatology. He contributed to the writing of the book "Liver and Biliary Tract Surgery" for the World Congress of Liver Surgery held in Athens.

He maintains his private Physiotherapy practice in Agia Paraskevi. He specializes in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Sports Injuries, and Physiotherapeutic Assessment & Rehabilitation, providing personalized treatments.

Authinos Konstantinos My Physio, PT, MSc, is a Physiotherapist with a private physiotherapy clinic in Agia Paraskevi. He holds a degree in Physiotherapy from the Medical School of Semmelweis University in Budapest and a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium. His studies were completed in the English-language departments of these universities, making him highly proficient in English. He has worked as an assistant physiotherapist at HYGEIA Hospital and the National Rehabilitation Foundation for the Disabled in Ilion. From January 2012 until 2018, he was an Associate Physiotherapist at the Model Center for Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, and Rehabilitation of Mr. Georgios Il. Goudevenos. He has participated in the development of a study entitled "Chronic Low Back Pain: The Role of Rehabilitation," which was presented at a conference of the Medical School of the University of Crete in 2012. Finally, the clinic is certified for EMS shockwave therapy - SWISS DOLORCLAST Method, as well as being a certified center for dynamic K LASER therapy.

Gatos Giorgos, MD, MSc, is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Specialist with expertise in Arthroscopic and Open Shoulder and Knee Surgery, Sports Injuries, Reconstructive Surgery, and modern combined Biological therapies. He maintains a private practice in Gerakas and simultaneously serves as Deputy Director of the 3rd Orthopedic Clinic at Hygeia-Mitera Hospital, as well as a Scientific Collaborator at the Psychiko Medical Center. He completed his postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a thesis on Metabolic Bone Diseases.