PhD Candidates

1. Papandreou Maria, Associate Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Gioftsos George, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

3. Georgoudis George, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

“The effects of Cross Education in overhead athletes with scapular dyskinesis” (Greek)

Summary

2/15-1-2019 (Approval)

10/10-5-2022 (Proclamation)

1. Gioftsos George, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Papathanasiou George, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

3. Billis Evdokia, Associate Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of Patras

“Investigation into the distinct clinical characteristics of people with sciatica in order to develop an algorithm for their classification in the Greek health system” (Greek)

Summary

1. Georgoudis George, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Karakasidou Palina, Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

3. Mavrogenis Andreas, Assistant Professor in Orthopaedics, Medical School, National and Capodistrian University of Athens

“The effectiveness of the Feldenkrais method in reducing pain and improving functionality in patients with chronic neck pain” (Greek)

1. Georgoudis George, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Papandreou Maria, Associate Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

3. Mavrogenis Andreas, Assistant Professor in Orthopaedics, National and Capodistrian University of Athens

“The effect of adapted therapeutic exercise Qi Gong in patients with chronic low back pain” (Greek)

1. Gioftsos George, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Tsepis Ilias, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of Patras

3. Xergia Sofia, Associate Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of Patras

“The effects of exercises with blood flow restriction training during the physiotherapeutic management of patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy” (Greek)

4/5-2-2019 (Approval)

09/12-4-2022 (Proclamation)

1. Sakellari Vasiliki, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Papadopoulou Marianna, Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

3. Lambropoulou Sofia, Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of Patras

“Physiotherapeutic intervention in children with neuromotor delays and disorders” (Greek)

1. Bakalidou Daphne, Associate Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Papathanasiou George, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

3. Papadopoulou Marianna, Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

“Comparative study of different protocols of aerobic and resistance exercise in the context of physiotherapy intervention in the cognitive function and functionality of patients with mild dementia in the community”

Summary

1. Grammatopoulou Eirini, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Papandreou Maria, Associate Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

3. Zerva Euthymia, Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

“The effect of a pulmonary rehabilitation programme in the 10-year fracturerisk (FRAX) if patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)” (Greek)

1. Bakalidou Daphne, Associate Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Papadopoulou Marianna, Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

3. Stefanis Leonidas, Professor in Neurology-Neurobiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

“The Impact of Dance in Parkinson’s Disease” (Greek)

Summary

1. Koumantakis George, Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Kelekis Alexios, Professor in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, 2nd Radiology Laboratory, Medical School, National and Capodistrian University of Athens

3. Dimitriadis Zacharias, Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of Thessaly

“Prognostic factors of outcome in women with osteoporosis after percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP)” (Greek)

1. Papandreou Maria, Associate Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Tsepis Ilias, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of Patras

3. Fousekis Konstantinos, Associate Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of Patras

“The Effect of Motor Imagery on Balance and on the Fear of Re-Injury in professional Football Players with Ankle Sprain Grade II.” (Greek)

Summary

1. Koumantakis George, Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Grammatopoulou Eirini, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

3. Dimitriadis Zacharias, Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of Thessaly

“The effectiveness of cervical spine and diaphragm manual therapy in combination with Breathing re-education exercises in patients with non-specific chronic neck pain: A randomized clinical trial” (Greek)

Summary

1. Sakellari Vasiliki, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Grammatopoulou Eirini, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

3. Bania Theofani, Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of Patras

“Dynamic model of physiotherapeutic assessment of the static trunk control with the integration of the development of the sensory systems during the learning of the seated position” (Greek)

Summary

1. Gioftsos George, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Papandreou Maria, Associate Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

3. Koumantakis George, Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

“Exercise parameters that reduce the return to play time in amateur athletes with longstanding
adductor-related groin pain” (Greek)

Summary

1. Bakalidou Daphne, Associate Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Stasinopoulos Dimitrios, Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

3. Giannopoulos Sotirios, Professor in Neurology-Neuropsychology, Medical School, National and Capodistrian University of Athens

“The effect of high versus low-frequency neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on levels of stroke-induced spasticity and functionality in hemiplegic upper limb patients with chronic cerebrovascular disease” (Greek)

Summary

1. Papathanasiou George, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Bakalidou Daphne, Associate Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

3. Konstantoulakis Manousos, Professor in Surgery, Medical School, National and Capodistrian University of Athens

“Exploring the level of efficacy of pelvic floor physiotherapy intervention for the
treatment of the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) in women after the
treatment of breast cancer” (English)

Summary

1. Sakellari Vasiliki, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Sourtzi Panagiota, Professor in Occupational Health Nursing, Nursing Department, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

3. Moutzouri Maria, Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

“The effect of microbreak exercise intervals in office workers aged 50 years plus and their inclusion in employee health policy” (Greek)

Summary

1. Sakellari Vasiliki, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Pavlou Marousa, Senior Lecturer in the Centre for Human & Applied Physiological Sciences, Kings’ College UK

3. Strantzalis Georgios, Professor in Neurosurgery, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

“The effectiveness of imagery in the motor and cognitive state in mild Alzheimer’s disease” (Greek)

Summary

1. Bakalidou Daphne, Associate Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Giannopoulos Sotirios,
Professor in Neurology-Neuropsychology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

3. Voumbourakis Konstantinos,
Professor in Neurology-Neuroimmunology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

“The effects of transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the tibial nerve in the vesicourethral disorders and sexual dysfunction of men with multiple sclerosis” (Greek)

1. Grammatopoulou Eirini, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Gioftsos George, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

3. Papandreou Maria, Associate Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

“The effect of manual therapy in the mobility of the diaphragm
in patients with Asthma” (Greek)

Summary

1. Papathanasiou George, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Farmakis Dimitrios, Associate Professor,
Medical School,
University of Cyprus

3. Lambropoulos Konstantinos, Associate Professor,
Medical School,
European University of Cyprus

“Comparative Assessment of Cardiac Rehabilitation Programmes in patients post Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)” (Greek)

Summary

1. Patsaki Eirini, Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Grammatopoulou Eirini, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

3. Sakellari Vasiliki, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

“The effectiveness of respiratory training on the cognitive and physical functioning of patients with neurocognitive disorders” (Greek)

Summary

1. Stasinopoulos Dimitrios, Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Lamnisos Dimitrios, Associate Professor,
European University of Cyprus

3. Papadopoulos Konstantinos, Associate Professor, University of Worcester, UK

“Clinical Pilates method vs. exercise in the management of shoulder tendinopathies” (Greek)

Summary

1. Stasinopoulos Dimitrios, Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Lamnisos Dimitrios, Associate Professor,
European University of Cyprus

3. Gergoudis George, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

“The role of Pilates exercise in the rehabilitation of Achilles tendinopathy” (Greek)

Summary

PLAVOUKOU THEODORA

1. Gergoudis George, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Stasinopoulos Dimitrios, Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

3. Papagiannis Georgios, Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of Peloponnese

“Development and application of a telerehabilitation system for adult patients with knee osteoarthritis” (Greek)

1. Stasinopoulos Dimitrios, Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

2. Fousekis Konstantinos, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of Patras

3. Dimitriadis Zacharias, Associate Professor, Physiotherapy Department, University of Thessaly

“The effect of Cyriax method on the treatment of lateral elbow tendinopathy” (Greek)

Summary

20/26.09.2023 (Approval)