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M. Stefanakis

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h-index: 12
Works: 49
Citations: 791

Most-cited papers

Annulus Fissures Are Mechanically and Chemically Conducive to the Ingrowth of Nerves and Blood Vessels
M. Stefanakis, M. Al-Abbasi, I. Harding, P. Pollintine +3 more
2012Spine123 citations
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Healing of a painful intervertebral disc should not be confused with reversing disc degeneration: implications for physical therapies for discogenic back pain.
M. Adams, M. Stefanakis, P. Dolan
2010Clinical Biomechanics118 citations
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Intervertebral Disc Decompression Following Endplate Damage: Implications for Disc Degeneration Depend on Spinal Level and Age
P. Dolan, Jin Luo, P. Pollintine, P. Landham +2 more
2013Spine114 citations Open access
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ISSLS Prize Winner: Mechanical Influences in Progressive Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
M. Stefanakis, Jin Luo, P. Pollintine, P. Dolan +1 more
2014Spine84 citations Open access
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Effectiveness of neural mobilization in patients with spinal radiculopathy: a critical review.
Michalis Efstathiou, M. Stefanakis, C. Savva, G. Giakas
2015Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies63 citations
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Risk factors for shoulder injuries in handball: systematic review
S. Hadjisavvas, Michalis Efstathiou, V. Malliou, C. Giannaki +1 more
2022BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation41 citations Open access
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Restless legs syndrome in Multiple Sclerosis patients: a contributing factor for fatigue, impaired functional capacity, and diminished health-related quality of life
C. Giannaki, Panagiotis Aristotelous, M. Stefanakis, G. Hadjigeorgiou +4 more
2018Neurological Research41 citations Open access
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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
V. Korakakis, R. Whiteley, Argyro Kotsifaki, M. Stefanakis +2 more
2021Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy38 citations Open access
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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
V. Korakakis, Argyro Kotsifaki, M. Stefanakis, Y. Sotiralis +2 more
2021Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy37 citations Open access
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The Effects of Specific Omega-3 and Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Antioxidant Vitamins on Gait and Functional Capacity Parameters in Patients with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Panayiotis Aristotelous, M. Stefanakis, M. Pantzaris, C. Pattichis +4 more
2021Nutrients29 citations Open access
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Evidence of distorted proprioception and postural control in studies of experimentally induced pain: a critical review of the literature
Michalis Efstathiou, C. Giannaki, Z. Roupa, S. Hadjisavvas +1 more
2022Scandinavian Journal of Pain24 citations Open access
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Mechanical Influences in Progressive Intervertebral Disc Degeneration.
M. Stefanakis, Jin Luo, P. Pollintine, P. Dolan +1 more
201413 citations
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Associations between functional capacity, isokinetic leg strength, sleep quality and cognitive function in multiple sclerosis patients: a cross-sectional study
Panayiotis Aristotelous, M. Stefanakis, M. Pantzaris, Constantinos S. Pattichis +2 more
2019Postgraduate medicine11 citations
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Effect of eccentric exercise-induced fatigue on proprioception, motor control and performance of the upper limb in handball players
S. Hadjisavvas, Michalis Efstathiou, Irene C. Themistocleous, Katerina Daskalaki +6 more
2025Sport Sciences for Health9 citations Open access
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Effect of concentric exercise-induced fatigue on proprioception, motor control and performance of the upper limb in handball players
S. Hadjisavvas, Michalis Efstathiou, Irene C. Themistocleous, Katerina Daskalaki +4 more
2024PLoS ONE9 citations Open access
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Can resistance training improve throwing performance in handball players? A Systematic review and meta-analysis
S. Hadjisavvas, Michalis Efstathiou, Irene C. Themistocleous, Katerina Daskalaki +3 more
2024BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation8 citations Open access
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Healing of painful intervertebral discs: implications for physiotherapy
M. Stefanakis, S. Key, M. Adams
20127 citations
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Healing of painful intervertebral discs: implications for physiotherapy Part 2 — pressure change therapy: a proposed clinical model to stimulate disc healing
S. Key, M. Adams, M. Stefanakis
20136 citations
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Exploring Exercise Interventions for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Scoping Review
Irene C. Themistocleous, S. Hadjisavvas, Elena Papamichael, Christina Michailidou +2 more
2025Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology4 citations Open access
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The Effect of Joint Mobilization and Manipulation on Proprioception: Systematic Review with Limited Meta-Analysis
S. Hadjisavvas, Irene C. Themistocleous, Michalis Efstathiou, Elena Papamichael +2 more
2026Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology2 citations Open access
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CARE-DN: An Extension of the CARE Guidelines for Dry Needling Case Reports
Giorgos Tzigkounakis, Katerina Simati, Konstantinos Georgiadis, Vasileia Kostaridou +10 more
2026Cureus2 citations Open access
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Effects of Different Types of Stretching on Hypertension: A Systematic Review with Exploratory Meta-Analysis
Irene C. Themistocleous, Charalambos Michael, S. Hadjisavvas, Elena Papamichael +3 more
2026Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology2 citations Open access
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Preseason Screening Tests and Physical Assessments as Predictors of Injury in Handball Players: A Systematic Review
S. Hadjisavvas, Irene C. Themistocleous, Elena Papamichael, Michalis Efstathiou +2 more
2026Sports2 citations Open access
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The Effect of Fatigue on Throwing Performance in Handball Players: Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
S. Hadjisavvas, Irene C. Themistocleous, Michalis Efstathiou, Elena Papamichael +2 more
2026Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology1 citations Open access
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Concentric Versus Eccentric Exercise-Induced Fatigue on Proprioception, Motor Control and Performance of the Upper Limb in Handball Players: A Retrospective Study
S. Hadjisavvas, Michalis Efstathiou, Irene C. Themistocleous, M. Stefanakis
2026Life1 citations
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Effectiveness of Emerging Technologies in Physiotherapy for Women with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review
K. Hadjiyiasemi, Christina Michailidou, M. Stefanakis, Eleni L Tolma
2026Medicina1 citations
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The Effect of Fatigue on Shoulder Proprioception: A Narrative Review of the Literature.
S. Hadjisavvas, Irene C. Themistocleous, Elena Papamichael, Michalis Efstathiou +2 more
2025Reviews on recent clinical trials1 citations
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Effectiveness of respiratory proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques on pulmonary function and other health-related parameters in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review.
Irene C. Themistocleous, Andria Andreou, Chrysovalanti Plaiti, S. Hadjisavvas +4 more
2025Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies1 citations
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The Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training with Short Bursts of Work (≤30s) on Body Composition and Exercise Capacity in Overweight or Obese Adults: A Systematic Review
Irene C. Themistocleous, S. Hadjisavvas, Michalis Efstathiou, M. Stefanakis
2024International Journal of Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke1 citations Open access
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Experimentally induced pain increases absolute but not relative errors and reduces variability in joint repositioning of the knee joint in healthy participants.
Michalis Efstathiou, S. Hadjisavvas, Irene C. Themistocleous, Katerina Daskalaki +6 more
2024Musculoskeletal Science and Practice1 citations
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Concentric exercise-induced fatigue of the shoulder impairs proprioception but not motor control or performance in healthy young adults.
S. Hadjisavvas, Michalis Efstathiou, Irene C. Themistocleous, Paraskevi Malliou +2 more
2024Human Movement Science1 citations
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How Athletes Understand the Impact of Sports on their Psychosocial Development, the Problems they face and the Support they Need: a Qualitative Research Analysis
Maria Georgiou, C. Constantinou, M. Stefanakis, E. Kioumourtzoglou
20211 citations Open access
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Annulus Fissures Encourage Blood Vessel and Nerve Ingrowth into Degenerated Intervertebral Disks
Michael A. Adams, Patricia Dolan, M. Stefanakis, M. Al-Abbasi +1 more
20121 citations Open access
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INGROWTH OF NERVES AND BLOOD VESSELS INTO PAINFUL INTERVERTEBRAL DISCS
M. Stefanakis, I. Sychev, B. Summers, P. Dolan +2 more
20121 citations
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Dry needling combined with percutaneous electrical stimulation using a needle-surface configuration for musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review.
Giorgos Tzigkounakis, Katerina Simati, M. Stefanakis, Pablo Herrero
2026Acupuncture in Medicine0 citations
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Scapula-focused rehabilitation as an adjunct to shoulder rehabilitation in overhead athletes: A systematic review
Andreas Tsokkas, Lola Constantinidou, Irene C. Themistocleous, M. Stefanakis +1 more
2026Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies0 citations Open access
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Effect of an Arm-Span-Adjusted Hand Position on Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test Performance and Muscle-Related Body Composition Associations
Filippos Christodoulou, P. Maniatis, A. Erotocritou, S. Hadjisavvas +3 more
2026Muscles0 citations Open access
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Prevalence of shoulder problems in adolescent handball players: systematic review and meta-analysis
S. Hadjisavvas, Irene C. Themistocleous, Michalis Efstathiou, Elena Papamichael +2 more
2025German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research0 citations
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Hippotherapy and Exercise in Multiple Sclerosis: Effects on Gait, Fatigue, and Quality of Life
Christina Koutra, Vasiliki J. Malliou, M. Liga, Katerina Daskalaki +1 more
2025International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences0 citations Open access
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New findings on imagery use: What do exercisers imagine during gym workouts and why
Katerina Daskalaki, M. Stefanakis, S. Hadjisavvas, Katerina Papadimitriou +1 more
2024Acta Gymnica0 citations Open access
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The Effect of Hippotherapy on Fatigue, Dynamic Balance, Walking Capacity and Energy Expenditure in Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Study
Christina Koutra, M. Liga, Katerina Daskalaki, M. Stefanakis +3 more
2024International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences0 citations Open access
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DELAMINATION OF THE ANNULUS FIBROSUS AND ITS ROLE IN DISC DEGENERATION
M. Stefanakis, Jin Luo, A. Truss, C. Finan +2 more
20180 citations
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High Intensity Interval Training or Moderate Intensity Continuous Exercise in Patients with Myocardial Infarction
Irene C. Themistocleous, M. Stefanakis
20170 citations Open access
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HOW FAR INTO A DEGENERATED DISC CAN NERVES AND BLOOD VESSELS PENETRATE
P. Lama, M. Stefanakis, I. Sychev, B. Summers +3 more
20130 citations
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ANULUS FISSURES: AN IDEAL MICRO-ENVIRONMENT FOR THE INGROWTH OF NERVES AND BLOOD VESSELS INTO HUMAN INTERVERTEBRAL DISCS
M. Stefanakis, Jin Luo, I. Harding, P. Dolan +1 more
20120 citations
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INTERVERTEBRAL DISC FISSURES PROVIDE A LOW-PRESSURE, CHEMICALLY CONDUCIVE MICRO-ENVIRONMENT FOR NERVE IN-GROWTH
M. Stefanakis, Jin Luo, P. Pollintine, T. Ranken +3 more
20120 citations
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INTERNAL DISC DISRUPTION: THE ROLE OF STRESS GRADIENTS
M. Stefanakis, Jin Luo, P. Pollintine, P. Dolan +1 more
20120 citations
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THE HEALING POTENTIAL OF HUMAN INTERVERTEBRAL DISCS
M. Stefanakis, M. Adams, M. Sharif, R. Gordon +4 more
20110 citations
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The relationship between self-report measures, flexibility, and functional performance in women with chronic low back pain
Katerina Daskalaki, Paraskevi Sakellari, M. Stefanakis, S. Hadjisavvas +2 more
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