ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
1990: Physical Education and Sports – University of Athens
1996: Physical Therapy – Technological Educational Institute of Athens
1997: MSc in Sports Medicine – University of Nottingham
2004: PhD in Biology of Exercise (emphasis on Sports Physical Therapy) – University of Athens
CLINICAL BACKGROUND
3 years Physiotherapist of the Greek National Rowing Team
2 years rehabilitation of handicapped children
5 years assessment and rehabilitation strategies of injured athletes in Ioannina Sports Medicine Center
TEACHING BACKGROUND
1998 – 2000 lecturer at the Physiotherapy department -T.E.I. of Lamia- Greece.
2005 – 2007 lecturer and 2008 – today Assistant Professor at the Physiotherapy department -T.E.I. of Patras at Aigion – Greece
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Interlimb asymmetries in muscle performance, kinematics and neuromuscular function as a possible result of injury or asymmetric activity. Longitudinal study for identifying factors predisposing for lower limb injury in soccer. Effect of stochastic-subthreshold electrical stimulation on the proprioceptive acuity of the unstable ankle.
PUBLICATIONS
1. Hamstrings weakness as an indicator of poor knee function in ACL deficient patients (2004). E. Tsepis, G. Vagenas, G. Giakas & A. Georgoulis. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy, 12 (1); 22-29.
2. Frequency content asymmetry of the isokinetic curve between ACL deficient and healthy knee (2004). E. Tsepis, G. Giakas, G. Vagenas & A. Georgoulis. Journal of Biomechanics, 37, 857-864.
3. Electromechanical delay of the knee extensor muscles is not altered after harvesting the patellar tendon as a graft for ACL reconstruction: implications for sports performance (2005). A. D. Georgoulis, S Ristanis, A. Papadonikolakis, E. Tsepis, C. Moraiti, N. Stergiou. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy, 13(6), 437-43.
4. Epidemiological evaluation of injuries in elite soccer players (2005). Κ. Fousekis, H. Tsepis, G. Vagenas. Exercise & Society, Journal of Sports Science, Suppl 39, 172-173.
5. Follow-up evaluation two years after ACL reconstruction with bone-patellar-bone graft shows that excessive tibial rotation persists (2006). A.D. Georgoulis, Ristanis S., Patras K., Tsepis E., Moraiti C.O., Stergiou N. Clinical Journal & Sports Medicine. 16, 111-116.
6. Thigh muscle weakness in ACL deficient knees persists without structured rehabilitation (2006). Tsepis E., G. Vagenas, Ristanis S., A.D. Georgoulis. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 12, 105-110.
7. Entry level Physical Therapy education in Greece (2007). E. Tsepis, G. Gioftsos. Physical Therapy Reviews, 12, 105-110.
8. Multivariate analysis of the myodynamic asymmetries and footedness in the lower extremities of professional soccer players. Fousekis K., Tsepis E., Vagenas G. Exercise & Society, Journal of Sports Science, (2007)
9. Non-operative management of anterior cruciate ligament deficient patients. Ε. Τsepis, G. Vagenas, G. Giakas, S. Ristanis, A. Georgoulis In: The Anterior Cruciate Ligament: Reconstruction & Basic Science. Saunders Elsevier 2008, ch. 7, 60-68.
10. The electromechanical delay of the knee flexor muscles is impaired after harvesting the hamstrings tendons for ACL reconstruction. S. Ristanis, E. Tsepis, D. Giotis, N. Stergiou, G. Cerulli, A. Georgoulis. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, accepted.
§ Numerous posters and oral presentations in Greek and international Congresses
MEMBERSHIPS
Member of the Greek Society of Physiotherapists
Member of the Greek Scientific Society of Physical Therapy
Founding member of the Hellenic Biomechanical Society
Founding member of The European Board of Sports Rehabilitation (EBSR)
Biomechanics Laboratory 