Specialty: Physical Therapist, Pelvic Floor Therapist, MSc

Professional Profile
Physiotherapist (MSc) with over 20 years of clinical experience and specialization in pelvic floor rehabilitation for women, men, and children. Scientific associate of three leading medical centers in Athens (Mitera – PKAOOP, IASO Children’s Hospital), with active participation in clinical research on dyssynergic defecation in children. Owner of the Physiofamily Physiotherapy Clinic since 2006.

Current Positions

• Scientific Associate, Hellenic Pediatric Center for Anorectal and Urogenital Disorders (PKAOOP), 2020–present
• Scientific Associate, Hygeia Group – Mitera Hospital, 2021–present
• Scientific Associate, IASO Children’s Hospital, 2020–present
• Owner, Physiofamily Physiotherapy Clinic, 2006–present

Clinical Specialization

• Pelvic floor rehabilitation for children, adolescents, and adults: urinary disorders, defecation disorders, organ prolapse, and sexual dysfunction
• Bowel and bladder management in children and adults with anorectal malformations and associated urogenital conditions
• Rehabilitation of urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction after prostate removal
• Postpartum rehabilitation for women after vaginal delivery or cesarean section

Scientific Work

Research Participation

Karagianni V.M., Karava V., Rogalidou M., Chantzi E., Dimakou K., Stasinou E., Margoni D., Kafritsa P., Papadopoulou A. “Diagnosis of dyssynergic defecation with high‑resolution anorectal manometry and comparison of the therapeutic efficacy of macrogol 3350 vs biofeedback.” 2nd Pediatric Clinic, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital.

Presentations

“Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy in Children” – Scientific Conference, PKAOOP, Mitera Hospital (May 2022)

Undergraduate Thesis

“Physiotherapeutic management of female urinary incontinence: Study of the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle strengthening using vaginal cones and vaginal biofeedback.”

Education and Certifications

Academic Degrees

• MSc in Health Services Management – Hellenic Open University (2015)
• BSc in Physiotherapy – TEI Lamia, School of Health & Welfare Professions (2004)

Pelvic Floor & Nervous System

• Courses in Urogynecology & Pelvic Floor Disorders – Hellenic Urogynecological Society, 2nd Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic, University of Athens (2015)
• Sacral Neuromodulation Interstim Therapy. Clinical Immerssion. Ospedale Niguarda Ca’ Granda- Milan 2024
• Bowel management. Train Healthcare. Certificate completetion. (2026)
• Foundation of Anorectal Anatomy. Elevify. Course certification. (2026)
• Classification of Anorectal Malformations. Elevify. Course certification. (2026)
• Cloacal Malformation management. Elevify. Course Certification. (2026)
• Integrated Pelvic Floor Health and Function — NeilAsher Education-Coursera. Course certification (2026)
• Vagus Nerve Function and Therapeutic Application — NeilAsher Education. Course certification(2026)
• Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation for Physical Therapist course.Elevify, Course Certification(2026)
• Managing Constipation and clinical Implications for rehabilitation professional Webinar. Dr Ziya Altug. Course Certification (2026)
• Bladder and Bowel considerations with spinal cord injury. Wendy Oelosfe. Physiopedia. Course certification (2026)
• Common womens pelvic health conditions. Ibukun Afolabi. Physipedia. Course certification (2026)
• Childbirth and pelvic floor. Ibukun Afolabi. Physiopedia. Course certification (2026)
• Overview Female Pelvic Floor Muscle Anatomy and Physiology. Ibukun Afolabi. Physiopedia. Course certification (2026)
• Diastasi Recti Abdominis and Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. Deborah Riczo. Physiopedia. Course certification. (2026)
• Postpatrum pelvic floor considerations. Ibukun Afolabi. Physiopedia. Course certification (2026)
• Overview womens pelvic health. Ibukun Afolabi.Physiopedia. Course certification (2026)
• An overview of Physiotherpy Assessment and treatment of pelvic floor. Ibukun Afolabi. Physiopedia. Course certification (2026)
• Rehabilitation Considerations for Return to Activity Following Caesarean Section. Fiona Healy. Physiopedia. Course certification (2026)
• Practical Methods for Scar Mobilisation in Caesarean Section Recovery. Fiona Healy. Physiopedia. Course certification (2026)
• Exploring pelvic anatomy. Daphe Xuan. Physiopedia. Course certification (2026)
• Recognising Pelvic Girdle Pain. Deborah Riczo. Physiopedia. Course certification (2026)
• Pelvic balance exercises in the PMG method. Deborah Riczo. Physiopedia Plus. Course Certification. (2026)
• Introduction to Male Pelvic Health Programme. Pierre Roscher. Physiopedia. Course certification. (2026)
• Male Pelvic Anatomy. Pierre Roscher. Physiopedia. Course certification (2026)
• Male Pelvic Pain. Pierre Roscher. PhysiopediaCourse certification (2026)
• Male Sexual Dysfunction. Pierre Roscher. PhysiopediaCourse certification (2026)
• Men’s Health Physiotherapy.Pierre Roscher. Physiopedia Course certification. (2026)
• Male Pelvic Assessment & Treatment. Pierre Roscher. Physiopedia. Course certification (2026)
• Male Urinary Incontinence. Pierre Roscher. Physiopedia. Course certification (2026)
• Overview of Prostate Cancer.Pierre Roscher. Physiopedia. Course certification (2026)

Pediatric Physical Therapy — Physiopedia Plus, Krista Eksay (2026)

• Introduction to Paediatric Physiotherapy. Course certification
• Paediatric Bone & Musculoskeletal Development. Course certification
• Functional Movement Analysis and Paediatric Assessment. Course certification
• Foetal Motor Development. Course certification
• Gross Motor Milestones (0-14 μηνών). Course certification
• Advanced Gross Motor Skills. Course certification
• Neonatal Physiotherapy Assessment & Intervention.Course certification
• Prematurity and High-Risk Infants. Course certification
• Infant Terminology and Primitive Reflexes. Course certification
• ICF Model and Goal Writing in Paediatrics.Course certification

Additional Training

• Introduction to Therapeutic exercise. Richard Jackson. Physiopedia plus. Certified course. (2026)
• Fitness and exercise strategies for person with Parkinson Disease- Z. Altug. Physiopedia Plus. Certificate course (2026)
• Nutrition Relevancy in Physiotherapy. Patrick Berner. Physiopedia Plus. Course Certification. (2026)
• Nutrition and sleep hygiene for Parkinson.Z Altug. Physiopedia Plus. Course certification. (2026)
• Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie Institute Hellas-Cyprus, 2005) — Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine, Advanced Problem Solving
• Sensomotoric Training with Theraband Products (Brugger Concept / Jada Concept) — Thera-Band Academy
• Pilates, Μini-ball & Elastic Band Combination, Osteoporosis and Kinesiology, Introduction to Classical Yoga — Athens Trainer Fitness Forum

Teaching Experience

• Physiotherapy Assistant Program, IEK ALFA (2025-until today)

Event Orginization

“Naturally We Play – Without Exclusion or Inequality” Annual Event (2024–present)

Lead organizer on behalf of PKAOOP and Mitera Hospital

First event: 8 September 2024 (Ekali Club), second event: 2025

Retreat‑style day with ~100 children (ages 3–18) with anorectal malformations and their families

Activities: pelvic floor physiotherapy, sphincter strengthening, toilet training, music therapy, neuromuscular coordination exercises (ADHD, autism), kids’ Pilates, therapeutic massage, sports activities, parental counseling, nutrition guidance, art activities

Supported by PKAOOP pediatric surgeons and Mitera Hospital administration

Membership

• Panhellenic Association of Physiotherapists
• International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)

 Languages & Interests

English – First Certificate of Cambridge

Spanish – Basic level

Interests: Tennis, Padel