Adjunct faculty at the University of Nicosia, Cyprus; School of Sciences and Engineering, Department of Life and Health Science – https://www.unic.ac.cy

September 2020 - present

Chair of the Cross-Cultural adaptations and Validation Committee of European College of Sports and Exercise Physicians (ECOSEP) – https://ecosep.eu/committees/

January 2018 - present

Senior instructor and clinical tutor at Hellenic Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Training Education (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Courses) – https://www.homtd.gr

January 2012 - present

Research associate of the European College of Sports and Exercise Physicians ECOSEP (Greek brunch) and the National Track and Field Centre, Sports Injury Clinic of SEGAS

January 2009 – present

2013 - 2020

PhD in Biomechanics

University of Thessaly, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science (FPESS), Trikala, Greece

2009 - 2012

Master of Science, Exercise and Health

University of Thessaly, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science (FPESS), Trikala, Greece (Scholarship from the University of Thessaly)

2011 - 2012

Diploma in Orthopedic Manipulative Physical Therapy (OMPT)

National Orthopedic Manual Therapy Diploma (N-OMT-D), Athens, Greece

2007 - 2008

Certification in Biomedical Acupuncture

Hellenic Scientific Society of Physical Therapy and Hellenic Society of Medical Acupuncture (165 hours)

2005 - 2006

Postgraduate Diploma in Physical Therapy

University of Otago, School of Physiotherapy, Dunedin, New Zealand

2005 - 2006

Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy

The McKenzie Institute International, University of Otago, School of Physiotherapy, Dunedin, New Zealand

1999 - 2002

Certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Cert.MDT)

Hellenic McKenzie Institute, Athens, Greece

1993 - 1997

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

University of West Attica (former AΤΕΙ of Athens), Department of Physiotherapy, Athens, Greece

Προηγούμενες ακαδημαϊκές και εργασιακές θέσεις

Teaching Fellow in Physiotherapy Education, Department of Population Health Sciences, School of Life Course & Population Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King’s College London, UK

May 2022 – July 2023

Adjunct Professor - College of Health & Life Science at Hamad bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar

https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en

August 2020 – August 2022

Clinical Lead Physiotherapist / Researcher at Aspetar, Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar

https://www.aspetar.com

December 2014 – April 2022

Member of the Aspetar Clinical Guideline and Pathway Committee

2020 – April 2022

Founder and Director of a private physiotherapy clinic, Athens, Greece

May 1999 - June 2014

Research associate at “Filoktitis” research team – Filoktitis Center for recovery & Rehabilitation, Attica, Greece

https://www.filoktitis.com.gr

January 2013 – December 2014

Motion analysis laboratory - Social Work Foundation “Hadzipaterion” RCCCP - “Lilian Voudouri” Supportive Technology Laboratory for children with Cerebral Palsy, Athens, Greece

https://www.ike.org.gr

January 2012 – December 2014

Senior instructor in professional development courses – “State of the Art” by Physio Science Seminars

January 2010 – December 2012

Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist February 2006 – June 2006

Physiotherapist

1998 – March 1999

Παρεπόμενες και άλλες θέσεις

2023, 2022, 2021, 2017, and 2016

Reviewer for Scientific journal

British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM)

2023

Chair of Scientific Conference Session

Contemporary pain research and management

5^th International Scientific Physiotherapy Congress – Contemporary evidence in Physiotherapy science, 12-14^th May, Thessaloniki, Greece

2021

Chair of Scientific Conference Session

Regional activation and injury of muscles: Implications for sports and rehabilitation

7th ECOSEP congress – Sports Medicine and science: Facts for the future, 19-20^th November, Athens, Greece

2016

Chair of Panel Debate

Manual therapy is a questionable tool in the toolkit of treatments for low back pain. International Federation of Orthopedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT 2016) Conference, Glasgow, UK, 4-8^th July

2014 - 2018

Scientific Board Member

Panhellenic Physical Therapy Association (PPTA)

2014

Scientific Committee Member

24^th Pan-Hellenic Scientific Physical Therapy (PPTA) Congress on December 5-7, 2014; Athens, Greece

2008 - 2010

Board of Trustees Member

The McKenzie Institute Hellas-Cyprus, Athens, Greece

Δημοσιεύσεις σε διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά

1.               

Sherwood L, Korakakis V, Mosler A, Fortington L, & Murphy M. When the Patient-Reported Outcome Measure Probably Does Not Measure What You Think You Are Measuring: Quantifying Fear Avoidance Behaviours in people with Concussion. A COSMIN-Informed Systematic Review. The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 2023; 52:803-825. Published Online First: 10 August 2023. https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2023.11685

2.               

Ploutarchou G, Savva C, Karagiannis C, Pavlou K, O'Sullivan K, & Korakakis V. The effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy in chronic neck pain: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. 2023; Published Online First: 24 July 2023:1-41. https://doi.org/ 10.1080/16506073.2023.2236296

3.               

Chamogeorgakis G, Karanasios S, Theotokatos G, Vasilogeorgis I, & Korakakis V. Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Measurement Properties of the Upper Limb Functional Index (ULFI) for Greek-Speaking Patients. Cureus. 2023; 15(6): e40029. Published Online First: 06 June 2023. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.40029

4.               

Karagiannis C, Savva C, Korakakis V, Ploutarchou G, Adamide T, Georgiou A, Xanthos T. The effects of upper limb exercise training on upper limb muscle strength in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease. 2023; Jan-Dec; 17:17534666231170813. https://doi.org/10.1177/17534666231170813

5.               

De Renty C, Forelli F, Mazeas J, Kakavas G, Hewett TE, and Korakakis V. Knee loading with blood flow restriction can enhance recovery after total knee arthroplasty. Cureus. 2023; 15(4): e37895. Published Online First: 20 April 2023. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.37895

6.               

Kotsifaki A, Korakakis V, King E, Barbosa O, Maree D, Pantouveris M, Bjerregaard A, Luomajoki J, Wilhelmsen J, and Whiteley R. Infographic. Aspetar clinical practice guideline on rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: an interactive figure. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2023; Published Online First: 06 April 2023. https://doi:10.1136/bjsports-2022-106679

7.               

Pavlou K, Korakakis V, Whiteley R, Karagiannis C, Ploutarchou G, & Savva C. The effects of upper body blood flow restriction training on muscles located proximal to the applied occlusive pressure: A systematic review with meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2023; 18(3), e0283309. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0283309

8.               

Kotsifaki A, Korakakis V, King E, Barbosa O, Maree D, Pantouveris M, Bjerregaard A, Luomajoki J, Wilhelmsen J, and Whiteley R. Aspetar clinical practice guideline on rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2023; Published Online First: 2 February 2023. https:// doi:10.1136/bjsports-2022-106158

9.               

Karanasios S, Korakakis V, Moutzouri M, Xergia SA, Tsepis E, Gioftsos G. Low-load resistance training with blood flow restriction is effective for managing lateral elbow tendinopathy: a randomized, sham-controlled trial. The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 2022; 52:803-825. Published Online First: 13 September 2022. https://doi.org/ 10.2519/jospt.2022.11211

10.           

Karanasios S, Korakakis V, Diochnou A, Oikonomou G, Gedikoglou IA, Gioftsos G. Cross cultural adaptation and validation of the Greek version of the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff (WORC) index. Disability and Rehabilitation. 2022; 1-10. Published Online First: 09 June 2022. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2022.2083704

11.           

Kotsifaki A, van Rossom SV, Whiteley R, Korakakis V, Bahr R, D’Hooghe P, Papakostas E, Sideris V, Jonkers I. Between-Limb symmetry in ACL and tibiofemoral contact forces in athletes after ACL Reconstruction and clearance for Return to Sport. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2022; 10(4):23259671221084742. Published Online First: 11 April 2022. https://doi.org/ 10.1177/23259671221084742

12.           

Kotsifaki A, van Rossom SV, Whiteley R, Korakakis V, Bahr R, Sideris V, Jonkers I. Single leg vertical jump performance identifies knee function deficits at return to sport after ACL reconstruction. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2022; 56(9):490-498. Published Online First: 08 February 2022. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2021-104692

13.           

Lota KS, Malliaropoulos N, Blach W, Kamitani T, Ikumi A, Korakakis V, Maffulli N. Rotational head acceleration and traumatic brain injury in combat sports: a systematic review. British Medical Bulletin. 2022; 141(1):33-46. Published Online First: 28 January 2022. https://doi.org/10.1093/bmb/ldac002

14.           

Kotsifaki A, van Rossom SV, Whiteley R, Korakakis V, Bahr R, Sideris V, Smith PG, Jonkers I. Symmetry in triple hop distance hides asymmetries in knee function in ACL-reconstructed athletes at return to sports. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2022; 50(2):441-450. Published Online First: 10 December 2021. https://doi.org/10.1177/03635465211063192

15.           

Korakakis V, Kotsifaki A, Korakaki A, Karanasios S, Whiteley R. Current perspectives, and clinical practice of physiotherapists on assessment, rehabilitation, and return to sport criteria after anterior cruciate ligament injury and reconstruction. An online survey of 538 physiotherapists. Physical Therapy in Sport. 2021; 52:103-114. Published Online First: 30 August 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.08.012

16.           

Karagiannis C, Savva C, Korakakis V, Adamide T, Georgiou A, Matheou I, Prodromou A, Xanthos T. Effect of strength versus strength and endurance upper limb exercise training in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized clinical trial. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and prevention. 2021; 41(6):426-431. Published Online First: 10 June 2021. https://doi.org/10.1097/HCR.0000000000000620

17.           

Korakakis V, Kotsifaki A, Stefanakis M, Sotiralis Y, Whiteley R, Thorborg K. Evaluating lower limb tendinopathy with Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment (VISA) questionnaires: a systematic review shows very‑low‑quality evidence for their content and structural validity – Part I. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2021; 29(9):2749-2764. Published Online First: 21 May 2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-021-06598-5

18.           

Korakakis V, Whiteley R, Kotsifaki A, Thorborg K. Tendinopathy VISAs have expired—is it time for outcome renewals? Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2021; 29(9):2745-2748. Published Online First: 10 May 2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-021-06596-7

19.           

Korakakis V, O'Sullivan K, Kotsifaki A, Sotiralis Y, Giakas G. Lumbo-pelvic proprioception in sitting is impaired in subgroups of Low Back Pain – But the clinical utility of the differences is unclear. A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2021:16(4): e0250673. (2021) Published Online First: 26 April 2021. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0250673

20.           

Korakakis V, Whiteley R, Kotsifaki A, Stefanakis M, Sotiralis Y, Thorborg K. A systematic review evaluating the clinimetric properties of the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment (VISA) questionnaires for lower limb tendinopathy shows moderate to high-quality evidence for sufficient reliability, validity, and responsiveness – part II. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2021; 29(9):2765-2788. Published Online First: 16 April 2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-021-06557-0

21.           

Savva C, Karagiannis C, Korakakis V, Efstathiou M. The analgesic effect of joint mobilization and manipulation in tendinopathy: a narrative review. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy. 2021; 26:1-12. Published Online First: 26 March 2021. https://doi.org/10.1080/10669817.2021.1904348

22.           

Kotsifaki A, Whiteley R, Rossom SV, Korakakis V, Bahr R, Sideris V, Graham-Smith P, Jonkers I. Single leg hop for distance symmetry masks lower limb biomechanics: time to discuss hop distance as decision criterion for return to sport after ACL reconstruction? British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2022; 56(5):249-256. Published Online First: 09 March 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2020-103677

23.           

Karanasios S, Korakakis V, Moutzouri M, Dragonaki E, Koci K, Pantazopoulou V, Tsepis E, Gioftsos G. Diagnostic accuracy of examination tests for lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET) - A systematic review. Journal of Hand Therapy. (2021) Published Online First: 27 February 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2021.02.002

24.           

Kotsifaki A, Korakakis V, Graham-Smith P, Sideris V, Whiteley R. Vertical and horizontal hop performance: Contributions of the hip, knee, and ankle. Sports Health. 2021; 13(2):128-135. Published Online First: 09 February 2021. https://doi.org/10.1177/1941738120976363

25.           

Grantham B, Korakakis V, O’Sullivan K. Does blood flow restriction training enhance clinical outcomes in knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis – Review article. Physical Therapy in Sport.  2021; 49:37-49. Published Online First: 03 February 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.01.014

26.           

Maestroni L, Papadopoulos K, Turner A, Korakakis V, Read P. Relationships between physical capacities and biomechanical variables during movement tasks in athletic populations following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction – Review article. Physical Therapy in Sport.  2021; 48:209-218. Published Online First: 22 January 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.01.006

27.           

McAuliffe S, Korakakis V, Hilfiker R, Whiteley R, O’Sullivan K. Participant characteristics are poorly reported in exercise trials in tendinopathy: a systematic review.  Physical Therapy in Sport.  2021; 48:43-53. Published Online First: 16 December 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2020.12.012

28.           

Korakakis V, O’Sullivan K, Whiteley R, O’Sullivan P, Korakaki A, Kotsifaki A, Tsaklis P, Tsiokanos A, Giakas G. Notions of “optimal” posture are loaded with meaning. Perceptions of sitting posture among asymptomatic members of the community. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 2021; 51:102310. Published Online First: 27 November 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/ j.msksp.2020.102310

29.           

Maestroni L, Read P, Turner A, Korakakis V, Papadopoulos K. Strength, rate of force development, power and reactive strength in adult male athletic populations post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction - A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Physical Therapy in Sport. 2021; 47:91-104. Published Online First: 10 November 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016 /j.ptsp.2020.11.024

30.           

Karanasios S, Korakakis V, Whiteley R, Vasilogeorgis I, Woodbridge S, Gioftsos G. Exercise interventions in lateral elbow tendinopathy have better outcomes than passive interventions, but the effects are small: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 2123 subjects in 30 trials. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2021; 55(9):477-485. Published Online First: 04 November 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2020-102525

31.           

Savva C, Kleitou M, Efstathiou M, Korakakis V, Demetris S, Karayiannis C. The effect of lumbar spine manipulation on pain and disability in Achilles tendinopathy. A case report. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 2021; 26:214-219. Published Online First: 08 September 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.08.014

32.           

Whiteley R, Napier C, van Dyk N, Barton C, Mitchell T, Beales D, Korakakis V. Clinicians use courses and conversations to change practice, not journal articles: is it time for journals to peer-review courses to stay relevant? British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2021; 55(12):651-652. Published Online First: 23 October 2020. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2020-102736

33.           

Savva C, Korakakis V, Efstathiou M, Karagiannis C. Cervical Traction combined with Neural Mobilization for patients with cervical radiculopathy: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 2021; 26:279-289. Published Online First: 02 September 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.08. 019

34.           

Mc Auliffe S, O'Sullivan K, Whiteley R, Korakakis V. Why do tendon researchers overlook the patient’s psychological state? The review with no papers. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2021; 55(5):244-245. Published Online First: 26 August 2020. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2020-102359

35.           

Holtzhausen LJ, Souissi S, Al Sayrafi O, May A, Farooq A, Grant CC, Korakakis V, Rabia S, Segers S, Chamari K. Arabic translation and cross-cultural adaptation of Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5 (SCAT5). Biology of Sport. 2021; 38(1):129–144. Published Online First: 21 August 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2020.97673

36.           

Karagiannis C, Savva C, Korakakis V, Matheou I, Adamide T, Georgiou A, Xanthos T. Test–Retest Reliability of Handgrip Strength in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. COPD: Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. 2020; 17(5):568-74. Published Online First: 19 August 2020. https://doi.org/10.1080/15412555.2020.1808604

37.           

Korakakis V, O’Sullivan K, Whiteley R, Grantham B. Second letter to the Editor about the article ‘‘The addition of blood flow restriction to resistance exercise in individuals with knee pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis’’. Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy. 2020; 24(6):542-564. Published Online First: 11 November 2020. https://doi.org/ 10.1016/j.bjpt.2020.11.002

38.           

Slater D, Korakakis V, O'Sullivan K, Nolan D, O'Sullivan P. Authors’ response to Letter to the editor-in Chief - “Sit Up Straight”: Time to Re-evaluate. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 2020; 50(1):47-48. https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2020.0201

39.           

Korakakis V, O’Sullivan K, Sideris V, & Giakas G. No differences in spinal repositioning error in patients with low back pain presenting with a directional preference into extension. European Journal of Physiotherapy. 2020; 22(4):212-220. https://doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2019.1585474

40.           

Kotsifaki A, Korakakis V, Whiteley R, Van Rossom S, & Jonkers I. Measuring only hop distance during single leg hop testing is insufficient to detect deficits in knee function after ACL reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.  British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2020; 54(3):139-153. Published Online First: 29 May 2019.  https://doi.org/ 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099918

41.           

Slater D, Korakakis V, O'Sullivan P, Nolan D, O'Sullivan K. “Sit Up Straight”: Time to Re-evaluate. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 2019; 49(8):562-4. https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2019.0610

42.           

Korakakis V, Abassi M, Kotsifaki A, Manai H, & AbuEsba A. Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties' evaluation of the modern standard Arabic version of Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) in professional athletes. PLoS One. 2019; 14(6), e0217987. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0217987

43.           

Korakakis V, Saretsky M, Whiteley R, Azzopardi M.C, Klauznicer J, Itani A, Giakas G, Malliaropoulos N. Translation into modern standard Arabic, cross-cultural adaptation, and psychometric properties' evaluation of the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) in Arabic-speaking athletes with Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury. PLoS One. 2019; 14(6), e0217791. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0217791

44.           

Hernandez-Sanchez S, Korakakis V, Malliaropoulos N, and Moreno-Perez V. Validation study of the Functional Assessment Scale for Acute Hamstring injuries in Spanish professional soccer players. Clinical Rehabilitation. 2019; 33(4):711-723. Published Online First: 10 December 2018. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215518815540

45.           

Korakakis V, O'Sullivan P. B, O'Sullivan K, Evagelinou V, Sotiralis Y, Sideris A, Sakellariou K, Karanasios S and Giakas G. Physiotherapist perceptions of optimal sitting and standing posture. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 2019; 39: 24-31. Published Online First: 17 November 2018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2018.11.004

46.           

Korakakis V, O’Sullivan K, Sotiralis Y, Karanasios S, Sideris V, Sideris A, Sakellariou K & Giakas G. Evaluation of the within- and between-day intra-tester and inter-tester reliability of positioning subjects into neutral and lordotic sitting postures. European Journal of Physiotherapy. 2019; 21(3):142-152. https://doi.org/10.1080/21679169. 2018. 1503719

47.           

Lohrer H, Malliaropoulos N, Korakakis V, and Padhiar N. Exercise-induced leg pain in athletes: diagnostic, assessment, and management strategies. The Physician and Sportsmedicine. 2019; 47(1):47-59. Published Online First: 05 November 2018. https://doi.org/10.1080/00913847.2018.1537861

48.           

Korakakis V, Whiteley R, Giakas G. Low load resistance training with blood flow restriction decreases anterior knee pain more than resistance training alone. A pilot randomized controlled trial. Physical Therapy in Sport. 2018; 34:121-128. Published Online First: 19 September 2018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2018.09.007

49.           

Korakakis V, Whiteley R, Epameinontidis K. Blood Flow Restriction induces hypoalgesia in recreationally active adult male anterior knee pain patients allowing therapeutic exercise loading. Physical Therapy in Sport. 2018; 32:235-243. Published Online First: 31 May 2018. https://doi.org/10.1016/ j.ptsp. 2018.05.021

50.           

Leung R, Malliaropoulos N, Korakakis V, & Padhiar N. What are patients’ knowledge, expectation and experience of radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy for the treatment of their tendinopathies? A qualitative study. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 2018; 11(1):11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-018-0254-5

51.           

Malliaropoulos N, Rachid S, Korakakis V, Fraser SA, Bikos G, Maffulli N, Angioli M. Prevalence, techniques, and knowledge of rapid weight loss amongst adult British judo athletes: a questionnaire-based study. Muscles Ligaments Tendons J. 2018; 7(3):459-66. https://doi.org/10.11138/mltj/2017.7.3.459

52.           

Korakakis V., Whiteley R., Tzavara A. & Malliaropoulos N. The effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in common Lower Limb Conditions – a Systematic Review including quantification of patient-rated pain reduction. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2018; 52(6):387-407. Published Online First: 27 September 2017. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2016-097347

53.           

Malliaropoulos N, Bikos G, Meke M, Korakakis V, Valle X, Lohrer H, Maffulli N, Padhiar N. Higher frequency of hamstring injuries in elite track and field athletes who had a previous injury to the ankle – a 17-year observational cohort study. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 2018; 11:7. https://doi.org/10.1186/s 13047-018-0247-4

54.           

Malliaropoulos N, Thompson D, Meke M, Pyne D, Alaseirlis D, Atkinson H, Korakakis V, & Lohrer H. Individualised radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) for symptomatic calcific shoulder tendinopathy: a retrospective clinical study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2017; 18(1):513. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12891-017-1873-x

55.           

Malliaropoulos N, Bikos G, Meke M, Tsifountoudis I, Pyne D, & Korakakis V. Mechanical Low Back Pain in Elite Track and Field Athletes: An observational cohort study. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. 2017; 30(4):681-689. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/BMR-150390

56.           

Korakakis V, Giakas G, Sideris V, & Whiteley R. Repeated end range spinal movement while seated abolishes the proprioceptive deficit induced by prolonged flexed sitting posture. A study assessing the statistical and clinical significance of spinal position sense. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 2017; 31:9-20. Published Online First: 10 June 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2017.06.003

57.           

Malliaropoulos N, Jury R, Pyne D, Padhiar N, Turner J, Korakakis V, Meke M, Lohrer H. Radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy for the treatment of finger tenosynovitis (trigger digit). Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine. 2016; 7: 143-151. http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/oajsm.s108126

58.           

Lohrer H, Nauck T, Korakakis V, Malliaropoulos N. Validation of the FASH (Functional Assessment Scale for Acute Hamstring Injuries) questionnaire for German-speaking football players. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research. 2016; 11(1):130. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13018-016-0464-0

59.           

Lohrer H, Nauck T, Korakakis V, & Malliaropoulos N. Historical ESWT Paradigms Are Overcome: A Narrative Review. BioMed Research International. 2016; 3850461. Published Online First: 17 July 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/3850461

60.           

Malliaropoulos N, Crate G, Meke M, Korakakis V, Nauck T, Lohrer H, & Padhiar N. Success and Recurrence Rate after Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Plantar Fasciopathy: A Retrospective Study. BioMed Research International. 2016; 9415827. Published Online First: 05 July 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/9415827

61.           

Korakakis V, & Whiteley R. The Effectiveness of ESWT in Lower Limb Tendinopathy: Letter to the Editor. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2015; 43(10): NP43-NP44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546515608114

62.           

Korakakis V, Malliaropoulos N, Baliotis K, Papadopoulou S, Padhiar N, Nauck T, Lohrer H. Cross-cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Exercise-Induced Leg Pain Questionnaire for English- and Greek-Speaking Individuals. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 2015; 45(6):485-496. Published Online First: 30 April 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2015.5428

63.           

Tsaklis P, Malliaropoulos N, Mendiguchia J, Korakakis V, Tsapralis K, Pyne D, Malliaras P. Muscle and intensity-based hamstring exercise classification in elite female track and field athletes: implications for exercise selection during rehabilitation. Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine. 2015; 6:209-217. http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/OAJSM.S79189

64.           

Malliaropoulos N, Korakakis V, Christodoulou D, Padhiar N, Pyne D, Giakas G, Nauch T, Malliaras P, Lohrer H. Development and validation of a questionnaire (FASH – Functional Assessment Scale for Acute Hamstring Injuries): to measure the severity and impact of symptoms on function and sports ability in patients with acute hamstring injuries.  British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2014; 48(22):1607-1612. Published Online First: 06 October 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2014-094021

65.           

Korakakis V, Sideris V, Giakas G. Sitting bodily configuration: A study investigating the intra-tester reliability of positioning subjects into a predetermined sitting posture. Manual Therapy. 2014; 19(3):197-202. Published Online First: 16 January 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2014.01.001.

66.           

Korakakis V, Patsiaouras A, & Malliaropoulos N. Cross-cultural adaptation of the VISA-P questionnaire for Greek-speaking patients with patellar tendinopathy. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2014; 48(22):1647-1652. Published Online First: 05 July 2016. Published Online First: 11 December 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2012-091339

Βιβλία και άλλες δημοσιεύσεις

1.        

In: Clinical Sports Medicine (Vol 1 - Injuries) by Brukner P., Clarsen B., Cook J., Cools A., Crossley K., Hutchinson M., McCrory P., Bahr R., & Khan K., 5^th edition. Chapter 17: Electrophysical agents with Gardiner N., Gledhill A., Mayhew L., & Korakakis V. (2017) Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy.

2.               

In: Shock Waves in Sport Medicine (2018) by Heinz Lohrer and Tanja Nauck., 1^st edition. Chapter: “Effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in common lower limb pathologies: A critical review” Korakakis Vasileios

3.               

Kotsifaki A, Korakakis V, King E, Barbosa O, Maree D, Pantouveris M, Bjerregaard A, Luomajoki J, Wilhelmsen J, and Whiteley R. Response to “Expression of concern over the Aspetar consensus for rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction: Premature position on the efficacy of cross-education”. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2023; Published on: 12 June 2023

4.               

Cook J, Korakakis V, & Martinez D. Managing difficult in-season tendinopathies. Aspetar Journal. 2019; (8):268-271, Targeted Topic 19: Sports Medicine and Science in Athletics

5.               

Korakakis V. Rotator Cuff symptoms from a cervical derangement. Case presentation. International Journal of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. 2006; 1(3):14-17.

6.               

Korakakis V. Chronic Achilles and Patellar tendinopathy: Histopathology and imaging. A Review.’ Physiotherapy Topics. 2007; 4(6):2-13.

7.               

Korakakis V. Chronic Achilles and Patellar tendinopathy: Treatment and rehabilitation. A Review. Physiotherapy Topics. 2007; 4(7):3-16

Ομιλίες και Παρουσιάσεις σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια

2023

Invited masterclass and workshop at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, European School of Physiotherapy (ESP)

“Assessment and management of tendinopathy. Explained!” - (5-hours) activity by Vasileios Korakakis, 19^th June, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

2023

Keynote lecture at the 5^th International Scientific Physiotherapy Congress – Contemporary evidence in Physiotherapy science

“The answer: there is no evidence for tendinopathy management. What is the question?”, Vasileios Korakakis, 12-14^th May, Thessaloniki, Greece

2021

Invited online lecture at the 1^st OMTRO Congress of Manual Therapy – National congress with international participation

“Tendinopathy rehabilitation. What can go wrong” Vasileios Korakakis, 4-5^th December, Romania (online)

2021

Invited lecture at the 7^th ECOSEP congress – Sports Medicine and science: Facts for the future

“Bringing it all together: what to tell the tendon patient on day 1, what to expect, and what to do when it goes wrong” Vasileios Korakakis, 19-20^th November, Athens, Greece

2021

Invited lecture at the 7^th ECOSEP congress – Sports Medicine and science: Facts for the future

“Clinical applications of blood flow restricted training in sports rehabilitation” Vasileios Korakakis, 19-20^th November, Athens, Greece

2021

Online (webinar) lecture for the Panhellenic Physical Therapy Association

“Return to sport following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction” Vasileios Korakakis, 24^th June 2021

2020

Lecture at 3^rd Asian Football Confederation (AFC) team physiotherapists course

 “Clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice principles for physiotherapists”. Rod Whiteley and Vasileios Korakakis, 3-5^th February, Doha, Qatar

2019

Presentation at the 29^th conference of Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association (PPTA)

“Exercise prescription in sports injuries: timing and criteria to return to sports.” 29-30^th Nov-1^st Dec 2019, Athens, Greece

2018

Lecture at the 6^th conference of Pancyprian Association of Physiotherapists (PAP)  

“Blood flow restriction combined with low load resistance training. Innovative rehabilitation – Implications for anterior knee pain.” 3-4^th March 2018, Nicosia, Cyprus

2017

Lecture at Aspetar, Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Hospital (Tuesday lecture series)

“Application of blood flow restriction training in the clinical setting: Effects on pain and function” 25^th April, Doha, Qatar

2016

Panel debate at the 5^th International Congress for joint replacement (ICJR2016)

“Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction and rehabilitation” Nick Worth, Abbas Rahimi, Rodney Whiteley, Vasileios Korakakis, Hussain Nasser, 3-5^th November, Dubai, UAE

2016

Presentation at the 5^th International Congress for joint replacement (ICJR2016)

“Innovative sports rehabilitation. Blood flow restriction induced analgesia and muscle hypertrophy in patients with anterior knee pain.’ 3-5^th November, Dubai, UAE

2016

Lecture at the 5^th International Congress for joint replacement (ICJR2016)

“Current concepts in tendon rehabilitation.” 3-5^th November, Dubai, UAE

2016

Lecture at Aspetar, Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Hospital (Tuesday lecture series)

“Systematic reviews. “Myths and Facts” March 15^th, Doha, Qatar

2015

Presentation at the 4^th Annual Podiatric Sports Medicine Conference

“The effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy. A systematic review from a critical perspective” 19-20^th June, London, UK

2014

Presentation at the Cretan conference of Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association (PPTA)

“Evaluation and rehabilitation of overuse pathologies and tendinopathy of the shoulder.” Herakleion, Crete, Greece

2013

Presentation at the 23^rd conference of Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association (PPTA)

“Rotator cuff tears” 22-23^rd November, Athens, Greece

2013

Presentation at the 23^rd conference of Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association (PPTA)

“Lower limb Tendon pathology” 22-23^rd November, Athens, Greece

2013

Lecture at ‘Filoktitis’ Center for Recovery and rehabilitation Scientific Meeting

“Cross-cultural adaptation of assessment tools, research methodology in clinical trials and statistical interpretation” Athens, Greece

2013

Lecture at ‘Hellenic Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy’ (HOMTD) conference

“Pain and motor control” 14^th April, Athens, Greece

2013

Presentation at Hellenic Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (EEXOT) & Hellenic Society of Arthroscopy (EAE) conference

“Distal factors of the kinetic chain and the role of lumbo-pelvic stability in Anterior Knee Pain” Athens, Greece

2012

Presentation at the 22^nd conference of Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association (PPTA)

“Real time ultrasound imaging applications in motor control and muscle’s functional assessment” 7-9^th December, Athens, Greece

2012

Lecture at the annual conference of Hellenic Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy (HOMTD)

“The role of muscles in Lumbo-pelvic motor control” Athens, Greece

2010

Lecture at the Hellenic Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (EEXOT) conference

“An update in exercise for the treatment of Low Back Pain” Athens, Greece

2009

Lecture at the Hellenic Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (EEXOT)

“Yes, to exercises in treatment of Low Back Pain” Athens, Greece

2008

Presentation at the 18^th conference of Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association (PPTA)

“Postural education” 17-19^th October, Athens, Greece

2008

Presentation at the Panhellenic McKenzie Conference

“Does it matter which exercise?” Athens, Greece

2007

Lecture at the Seminars in Biomechanics of the Spine and Biotechnology

“Centralization phenomenon. A clinical tool in diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of patients with spinal pain” Athens, Greece

2007

Lecture at the Panhellenic Spine Society (EESS) conference

“Centralization phenomenon. A clinical tool in diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of patients with spinal pain” Athens, Greece

2004

Presentation at the McKenzie Conference

“Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy in chronic Low Back Pain” Athens, Greece

Επιχορηγήσεις, χρηματοδοτήσεις και επιβραβεύσεις

2022

Circle U. seed funding scheme – Fund of €10.000. The CACTOS project - Current use of Airway Clearance Techniques in hOspitalS (lead author A. Spinou).

2016

Qatar National Research Fund of US$696,000: “The adaptability of hamstring muscle architecture and implications for strain injury.”

2018

The Australian Sports Medicine federation fellow’s awards 2018. Senior Career Researcher Award: ASICS Best Paper in Clinical Sports Medicine “Low-load resistance exercise, blood flow restriction, or sham blood flow restriction for anterior knee pain. A three-arm pilot RCT”. Total amount awarded $2000

2010

Bursary from the University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science. Total amount awarded €1000.