Articles

Neuromodulation with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation – Changing the Conversation Between Neurons

Mariam Khakoo-Georgopoulos, MB BS(Lond.), MRCP(UK), FRCR, CCST-Radiotherapy, MRCP(London), Scientific Advisor, Anaplasi Medical Rehabilitation Center, Athens, Greece. . World Brain Day, July 22nd, 2025, is dedicated to promoting brain health from conception to old age. Among its five key messages for action are ‘Education: Empowering healthcare professionals, caregivers, and the public with the latest scientific knowledge’…

The Role of the Clinical Psychologist in Detecting and Addressing Abusive Behaviors Against the Elderly

By Anastasia Vasiliki Theodoropoulou Clinical Psychologist (MSc) ANAPLASI Medical Rehabilitation Center June 15 has been designated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a day dedicated to recognizing a silent but growing social problem: the abuse and neglect of older persons. This day was established in 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse…

The Role of Neuropsychology in the Patient with Multiple Sclerosis

Zoe Hatzimarkou MSc Clinical Neuropsychologist ANAPLASI MEDICAL REHABILITATION CENTER May 30th is World Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, autoimmune, inflammatory disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). MS is the most common, non-traumatic, demyelinating disease of the CNS, causing significant impact on functions such as movement, sensation, cognition, and emotion.…

May 12 – International Nurses Day: The Role of the Rehabilitation Nurse in Patient Education and Empowerment

By Georgia Koutsoumbi, Director of Nursing Services at ANAPLASI Medical Rehabilitation Center Every year on May 12, we celebrate International Nurses Day, a day dedicated to those who serve every day, dedicated to human life, health, and dignity. The date is no coincidence, it is the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the woman who laid the…

World Speech Therapy Day: How Endoscopy Contributes to the Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) in the Treatment of Dysphagia.

By  Evangelia – Eugenia Tsaprali Speech Therapist (BSc) ANAPLASI Medical Rehabilitation Center World Speech Therapy Day, celebrated every year on March 6, is an important opportunity to inform and raise public awareness about speech and swallowing disorders. Swallowing is a complex sensory-motor process that involves voluntary and automatic movements, which requires the coordinated contraction and…

World Occupational Therapy Day

By  Eleni – Irini Alevizou, Occupational Therapist at ANAPLASI Medical Rehabilitation Center.  October 27 is World Occupational Therapy Day, providing an opportunity to highlight the importance of Occupational Therapy in supporting the health and well-being of individuals. As defined by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy is the science that deals with the…

The Role of the Clinical Psychologist in Rehabilitation Centers

Anastasia-Vasiliki Theodoropoulou Clinical Psychologist ( MSc) ANAPLASI Medical Rehabilitation Center   The role of the clinical psychologists in medical rehabilitation is multifaceted, important and absolutely necessary, as it contributes to the emotional empowerment of individuals who experience significant physical and mental difficulties. Rehabilitation centers include programs and treatment for individuals who have suffered injury, chronic disease,…

World Brain Day

30 years of ANAPLASI 30 years committed to the founding declaration of ANAPLASI: The goal of Rehabilitation therapy is ultimately to ensure a good quality of life for our patients and their loved ones!!! The whole world, in one hug… The whole of CREATION, one family… “Because we, my brother, don’t sing to stand out from the…