Health professionals for Herniated Disc in Agia Paraskevi

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.

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.

Theodoroudis Ioannis is an Orthopedic Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Military School of Corps Officers (SSAS), and he is a Consultant at the First Orthopedic Clinic of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens. He specialized in Knee and Hip Arthroplasties using Minimally Invasive and Rapid Recovery methods (Navigated ALMIS-Fast Track) at a major Endoprosthesis Center in Germany (St. Josef Krankenhaus Moers, EndoProthetikZentrum der Maximalversorgung (EPZmax)). The physician is also a certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon by the German Society for Foot and Ankle Surgery (Gesellschaft für Fuss- und Sprunggelenkchirurgie, GFFC), having trained at specialized centers (St. Josef Krankenhaus Wuppertal, Evangelisches Krankenhaus Mettmann, St. Josef Krankenhaus Moers). He employs modern surgical techniques for the correction of Foot deformities, such as Hallux Valgus, Hammer Toe, Claw Toe, Hallux Rigidus, Adult Acquired Flatfoot, etc. In particular, for Hammer Toe and Claw Toe, the percutaneous DMMO (Distal Metaphyseal Metatarsal Osteotomy) technique is performed through 0.5 cm incisions with immediate mobilization of patients.

Triantafyllia Dimou is a Acupuncturist - Algologist - Pain Clinic Physician, Scientific Director of Therapia Specialists, and maintains private practices in Glyfada and Chalandri. She holds a medical degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a specialization in Anesthesiology and further training in Pain Management at Queen’s Medical Center and City Hospital Nottingham, United Kingdom. She has clinical experience at both City Hospital Nottingham and the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." She is an active member of Greek and international scientific societies, including the Hellenic Society of Algology, the Hellenic Society of Anesthesiology, the International Association for the Study of Pain, the British Pain Society, the British Acupuncture Society, the International Neuromodulation Society, and the British Association of Medical Hypnosis, and she is also registered in the Cyprus Medical Registry.

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.

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.

Dr. Antonios Aggoules, MD, PhD, is an Orthopedic Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. He holds a doctoral degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a medical degree from the same institution. He completed his specialty training in Orthopedics at the "Asklepieio" Voula Hospital, "P. & A. Kyriakou" Children's Hospital, and "Agios Savvas" Hospital, followed by a fellowship in the Academic Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery at Leeds General Infirmary, funded by a scholarship from the Hellenic Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology. The doctor has extensive experience in sports injuries, trauma, knee surgery, low back pain, neck pain, as well as medical acupuncture, holding certification in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medical Acupuncture from the AcuScience International Postgraduate Center on Acupuncture. He collaborates with renowned private healthcare institutions and simultaneously teaches in higher education. His scientific work includes publications in international and recognized Greek medical journals, as well as numerous presentations at medical conferences on topics related to orthopedics, traumatology, and physical rehabilitation. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association and former President of its Alternative Medicine Committee, as well as a member of the Hellenic Medical Acupuncture Society.

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.

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.

Ο Ιατρός Κωνσταντίνος Θεμιστοκλής MD, MSc, PhD είναι Νευροχειρουργός και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στους Αμπελόκηπους. Ειδικεύτηκε στην Νευροχειρουργική (2018) μετά από την εκπαίδευση στην Α’ Πανεπιστημιακή Νευροχειρουργική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών «Ο Ευαγγελισμός» (2013-2019). Εκεί απέκτησε ευρεία εμπειρία σε όλο το φάσμα της νευροχειρουργικής, καθώς και στην αντιμετώπιση της σπαστικότητας και του χρόνιου πόνου. Επίσης, έχει εργαστεί στην Νευροχειρουργική Κλινική του  Νοσοκομείου Royal Preston Hospital (2013) του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου σε θέση Neurosurgical Fellow (Junior level) και μετεκπαιδευτεί στις Νευροχειρουργικές Κλινικές των Νοσοκομείων St George’s Hospital (2019-2020) και Leeds General Infirmary (2020-2021), αποκτώντας εκτεταμένη εμπειρία στην νευροχειρουργική ογκολογία, στις επεμβάσεις βάσης κρανίου, στην αγγειακή νευροχειρουργική και στην χειρουργική σπονδυλικής στήλης.

Έπειτα εργάστηκε ως Επικουρικός Επιμελητής Νευροχειρουργικής στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών “Κοργιαλένειο-Μπενάκειο-ΕΕΣ” (2021-2024). Από το 2024 έως και σήμερα διατελεί σε θέση Επιμελητή Β’ του Ε.Σ.Υ., στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Πειραιά “Τζάνειο”.

Επίσης κατέχει τίτλο μεταπτυχιακών σπουδών μετά την ολοκλήρωση του προγράμματος “Μεθοδολογία Ιατρικής Έρευνας, Βιοστατιστική και Κλινική Βιοπληροφορική” του Τμήματος Ιατρικής του Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλίας, καθώς και πιστοποιητικό εξειδικευμένης επιμόρφωσης ως Σύμβουλος Ιατρικής Δεοντολογίας και Βιοηθικής από το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Από το 2023 είναι Διδάκτωρ  του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, αφού ολοκλήρωσε την διδακτορική του έρευνα μελετώντας τον Νευροπροστατευτικό ρόλο της πρωτεΐνης Hamartin (TSC-1) κατά την εγκεφαλική ισχαιμία. Τα πειράματα διενεργήθηκαν στο Ίδρυμα Ιατροβιολογικών Ερευνών της Ακαδημίας Αθηνών, όπου και παραμένει μεταδιδακτορικός ερευνητής.

Έχοντας εκπαιδευτεί και εργαστεί σε μεγάλα νοσοκομειακά ιδρύματα του εξωτερικού και νοσοκομεία κορμού της Αττικής, διαθέτει μεγάλη εμπειρία για την αξιόπιστη αντιμετώπιση νευροχειρουργικών παθήσεων, παθήσεων σπονδυλικής στήλης και του χρόνιου πόνου.

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)

Dr. Sarantis Mixalis, MD, MSc, PhDc, is an Orthopedic Surgeon with a private practice in Psychiko. Concurrently, he serves as an Orthopedic Consultant specializing in Sports Injuries at Metropolitan Hospital. He has extensive experience, having completed his specialization at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" and the 4th Orthopedic Clinic of G.N.A. KAT, while also specializing at the same hospital 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 deformities 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 as a doctoral candidate by the Medical School of Athens, and since then he has been pursuing his doctoral thesis at the 2nd Orthopedic University Clinic of the University of Athens (Konstantopouleio 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 (EEHOT), and the Athens Medical Association. Finally, he has a rich academic portfolio, authoring numerous publications in peer-reviewed international journals (PUBMED) and actively participating in presentations at Greek and international conferences.

Aggoules Antonios MD, PhD is an Orthopedic Surgeon and Acupuncturist, maintaining a private practice in Neo Psychiko. He holds a doctoral degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a medical degree from the same institution. He completed his specialty training in Orthopedics at the "Asklepieio" Voula Hospital, the "P. & A. Kyriakou" Children’s Hospital, and "Agios Savvas" Hospital, followed by further training at the Academic Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery at Leeds General Infirmary, supported by a scholarship from the Hellenic Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology. The doctor has extensive experience in sports injuries, traumatology, knee surgery, low back pain, neck pain, and medical acupuncture, holding certification in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medical Acupuncture from the AcuScience International Postgraduate Center on Acupuncture. He collaborates with reputable private healthcare institutions and concurrently teaches in higher education. His scientific contributions include publications in international and recognized Greek medical journals, as well as numerous presentations at medical conferences concerning orthopedic-traumatologic and rehabilitation topics. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, former Chair of its Alternative Medicine Committee, and a member of the Hellenic Medical Society of Acupuncture.

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.

Mr. Nikolaos Kalos is an Orthopedic Surgeon and Deputy Director of the 4th Orthopedic Clinic at Metropolitan General in Cholargos. He maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko.

He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and completed his specialization at the University Orthopedic Clinic of Ioannina.

He specialized at the Osteoarthritis and Knee Deformities Treatment Center, LKH Stolzalpe - Murau in Austria. In his private practice, he provides a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

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.

Liosis Konstantinos is an Orthopedic Surgeon with a private practice in Chalandri, a member of the Medical Team of KAE Panathinaikos, and a Consultant at the Orthopedic Clinic of HYGEIA Hospital. He holds a medical degree from the School of Health Sciences at Ovidius University and a postgraduate degree from the Department of Metabolic Bone Diseases at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, he has specialized in the management of persistent pain and inflammation, holding a Diploma in Neural Therapy, a therapeutic technique utilizing local anesthetics for the management of acute and chronic pain. His private practice offers a range of services, including meniscal arthroscopy, cruciate ligament arthroscopy, osteoporosis screening, and chondropathy arthroscopy. Furthermore, he is a member of the Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation, the Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, and the Hellenic Society of Neural Therapy and Homeostasis Study, while actively attending multiple conferences to stay updated with ongoing advancements in the field.

Tsimplakis Mixalis is an Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Specialist, Deputy Director of the 8th Orthopedic Clinic at Metropolitan General, and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has received advanced training in Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens. He has particular expertise in knee arthroplasty, meniscal arthroscopy, chondropathy arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, osteoporosis management, as well as monitoring kyphosis, scoliosis, and fractures. Additionally, he collaborates with the Medical Center of Palaio Faliro, BioClinic of Piraeus, and Doctors Hospital. Finally, the physician has contributed to scientific publications both in Greece and internationally.