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Dr Nikolaos Malliaropoulos

Nikolaos

Senior Clinical Lecturer

Centre: Sports and Exercise Medicine

Email: n.malliaropoulos@qmul.ac.uk

Profile

Dr Nikos Malliaropoulos is a Consultant in Sports and Exercise Medicine based at the Sports Clinic Bart’s and the London Mile End Hospital and Senior Clinical Lecturer at QMUL Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine Academic Department.

He has been Director of the Sports Medicine clinic of the Track and Field Hellenic Association in Thessaloniki, from 1986-2017 and was Chief Medical Officer of the Hellenic Olympic Team XXVIII Athens Olympics 2004.

He is a Fellow of the UK Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh. He is a Founding member of the European College of Sports and Exercise Physicians – ECOSEP and current Secretary in General, a Fellow of the International Federation of Sports Medicine FIMS.
Nikos as a Judo athlete was Balkan Judo Champion – is a 7th DAN in Judo, and Head Coach of Aris Judo Team. 

Memberships

•    Fellow of the Faculty Sports and Exercise Medicine   (U.K.)                                                  
•    Fellow of the International Sports Medicine Federation FIMS 
•    Founding Member European College of Sports and Exercise Medicine (E.C.O.S.E.P.)

Research

His main clinical interests are in the diagnosis, management and rehabilitation of sports injuries and mechanical musculoskeletal pathologies. One of his main areas of expertise is hamstring and judo research. He has significant experience in MSK ultrasonography and interventional procedures since 2000. Special interests are all soft tissue injuries including hamstring and troublesome muscle Injuries, tendon injuries, ankle and knee injuries, bone stress injuries, and low back pain. His main management approaches are injuries specific exercise prescription as a treatment for musculoskeletal pathologies, ultrasound-guided injections, extra shock wave therapy - ESWT, and low level laser treatment - LLLT. 

Publications

  • Alghamdi NH, Malliaropoulos N, Daoukas S (publicationYear). Optimizing Rehabilitation Outcomes Through Rehabilitative Ultrasonography: Applications in Musculoskeletal Care. nameOfConference


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  • Vogiatzi G, Michou V, Malliaropoulos N et al. (publicationYear). Assessment of Cardiac Autonomic Function by Short-Term Sensor-Based and Long-Term Heart Rate Variability Analyses in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury After Long-Term Table Tennis Training. nameOfConference


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  • Singh K, Malliaropoulos N, Callan M et al. (2024). Loss of Consciousness in Judo: Not Always a Concussion.. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Daoukas S (2024). MSK ultrasound imaging-assisted clinical examination.. nameOfConference


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  • Fathima D, Lobo J, Angioi M et al. (publicationYear). Sedentary Lifestyle, Heart Rate Variability, and the Influence on Spine Posture in Adults: A Systematic Review Study. nameOfConference


  • Rydzik Ł, Kopańska M, Wąsacz W et al. (2024). Brain Punch: K-1 Fights Affect Brain Wave Activity in Professional Kickboxers. nameOfConference


  • Scheer V, Lohrer H, Pakravan A et al. (2023). Role of pan-national associations such as the European College of Sports and Exercise Physicians (ECOSEP) in advancing the specialty of sports and exercise medicine in the 21st century. nameOfConference


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  • Kakavas G, Forelli F, Malliaropoulos N et al. (publicationYear). Periodization in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation: New Framework Versus Old Model? A Clinical Commentary. nameOfConference


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  • Wąsacz W, Sobiło-Rydzik E, Niewczas M et al. (2023). In search of muscular fitness and its relation to training experience and sports performance of athletes of modern combat sports such as mixed martial arts (MMA) and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ). nameOfConference


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  • Sasaki E, Ikumi A, Sakuyama N et al. (2022). High-rate settlement and unconsciousness with shime-waza in young judo athletes from a video analytic study in Judo World Championships. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Bikos G, Tsifountoudis I et al. (2023). Therapeutic ultrasound related pain threshold in elite track & field athletes with tibial bone stress injuries. nameOfConference


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  • Lockhart R, Błach W, Angioi M et al. (publicationYear). A Systematic Review on the Biomechanics of Breakfall Technique (Ukemi) in Relation to Injury in Judo within the Adult Judoka Population. nameOfConference


  • Lota KS, Błach W, Rydzik Ł et al. (publicationYear). Video Biomechanical Analysis of Shoulder Impact Kinematics in Tai-Otoshi and Morote-Seoi-Nage Judo Throws: A Cross-Sectional Study. nameOfConference


  • Lambert C, Ritzmann R, Lambert S et al. (2022). Prevalence of sport injuries in Olympic combat sports: a cross-sectional study examining one Olympic period.. nameOfConference


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  • Lota KS, Malliaropoulos N, Blach W et al. (2022). Rotational head acceleration and traumatic brain injury in combat sports: a systematic review. nameOfConference


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  • Kitridis D, Alaseirlis D, Malliaropoulos N et al. (2021). Assessing the accuracy of arthroscopic and open measurements of the size of rotator cuff tears: A simulation-based study. nameOfConference


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  • Kakavas G, Malliaropoulos N, Blach W et al. (2021). Ball heading and subclinical concussion in soccer as a risk factor for anterior cruciate ligament injury. nameOfConference


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  • Kakavas G, Malliaropoulos N, Gabbett T et al. (publicationYear). A 90 Minute Soccer Match Induces Eccentric Hamstring Muscles Fatigue. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Bikos G, Pyne D et al. (publicationYear). Estimating the Dynamic Ratio of the Lateral/Medial Hamstrings. A Case Control Study. nameOfConference


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  • Błach W, Smolders P, Rydzik Ł et al. (publicationYear). Judo Injuries Frequency in Europe’s Top-Level Competitions in the Period 2005–2020. nameOfConference


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  • Blach W, Malliaropoulos N, Rydzik Ł et al. (2021). Injuries at world and european judo tournaments in 2010-2012. nameOfConference

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  • Kakavas G, Malliaropoulos N, Bikos G et al. (2021). Periodization in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation: A Novel Framework. nameOfConference


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  • Stamos A, Mills S, Malliaropoulos N et al. (2020). The European Association for Sports Dentistry, Academy for Sports Dentistry, European College of Sports and Exercise Physicians consensus statement on sports dentistry integration in sports medicine. nameOfConference


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  • Kakavas G, Malliaropoulos N, Kaliakmanis A et al. (2020). A ninety-minute football match increases hamstring flexibility in professional players. nameOfConference

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  • Kakavas G, Malliaropoulos N, Pruna R et al. (2020). Neuroplasticity and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Kaux J-F, Le Garrec S et al. (2019). Sports and exercise medicine coming together. nameOfConference


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  • Ikumi A, Sakuyama N, Takatori N et al. (publicationYear). Matside Medical Aid during Judo Competition in Japan. nameOfConference


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  • Kakavas G, Malliaropoulos N, Pruna R et al. (2020). Artificial intelligence: A tool for sports trauma prediction. nameOfConference


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  • Ghrairi M, Loney T, Pruna R et al. (publicationYear). Effect of poor cooperation between coaching and medical staff on muscle re-injury in professional football over 15 seasons. nameOfConference


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  • Korakakis V, Saretsky M, Whiteley R et al. (publicationYear). 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. nameOfConference


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  • Daoukas S, Malliaropoulos N, Maffulli N (publicationYear). ACL biomechanical risk factors on single-leg drop-jump: a cohort study comparing football players with and without history of lower limb injury. nameOfConference


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  • Hernández-Sanchez S, Korakakis V, Malliaropoulos N et al. (2019). Validation study of the Functional Assessment Scale for Acute Hamstring injuries in Spanish professional soccer players. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Kaux J-F, Frey A et al. (2018). “From the Lab to the Pitch”: the 6th ECOSEP congress with INSEP. nameOfConference


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  • Lohrer H, Malliaropoulos N, Korakakis V et al. (2019). Exercise-induced leg pain in athletes: diagnostic, assessment, and management strategies. nameOfConference


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  • Valle X, Malliaropoulos N, Botero JDP et al. (2018). Hamstring and other thigh injuries in children and young athletes. nameOfConference


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  • Tsifountoudis I, Kalaitzoglou I, Papacostas E et al. (2018). Tensor Fasciae Suralis Muscle. nameOfConference


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  • Leung R, Malliaropoulos N, Korakakis V et al. (2018). What are patients' knowledge, expectation and experience of radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy for the treatment of their tendinopathies? A qualitative study. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Mertyri D, Tsaklis P (2015). Prevalence of Injury in Ultra Trail Running. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Bikos G, Meke M et al. (2018). Higher frequency of hamstring injuries in elite track and field athletes who had a previous injury to the ankle ‐ a 17 years observational cohort study. nameOfConference


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  • Pruna R, Valle X, Iqbal Z et al. (2018). Sport specific rehabilitation: The Barcelona football club vision. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Thompson D, Meke M et al. (2017). Individualised radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) for symptomatic calcific shoulder tendinopathy: a retrospective clinical study. nameOfConference


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  • Korakakis V, Whiteley R, Tzavara A et al. (2018). The effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in common lower limb conditions: a systematic review including quantification of patient-rated pain reduction. nameOfConference


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  • Kamitani T, Malliaropoulos NG, Omiya M et al. (2017). On the way to the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games (2020). Prevention of severe head and neck injuries in judo: it’s time for action. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Bikos G, Meke M et al. (2017). Mechanical Low Back Pain in Elite Track and Field Athletes: An observational cohort study. nameOfConference


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  • Thompson D, Malliaropoulos N, Padhiar N (publicationYear). Sesamoid osteonecrosis treated with radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Alaseirlis D, Konstantinidis G et al. (2017). Therapeutic Ultrasound in Navicular Stress Injuries in Elite Track and Field Athletes. nameOfConference


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  • Alaseirlis D, Tsifountoudis I, Konstantinidis G et al. (2017). Para-articular extraskeletal chondroma mimicking first metatarsophalangeal synovitis. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Rachid S, Korakakis V et al. (publicationYear). Prevalence, techniques and knowledge of rapid weight loss amongst adult british judo athletes: a questionnaire based study.. nameOfConference


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  • Perdikakis E, Tsifountoudis I, Kalaitzoglou I et al. (publicationYear). Soft tissue pseudotumours: a pictorial review with emphasis on MRI.. nameOfConference


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  • Chatterjee R, Malliaropoulos N, Padhiar N (2016). DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF PLANTAR PLATE TEAR IN AN ELITE 400m HURDLER. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Ghrairi M, Zerguini Y et al. (2016). Soft tissue injuries are still a challenge in musculoskeletal sports and exercise medicine. nameOfConference


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  • Valle X, Alentorn-Geli E, Tol JL et al. (2017). Muscle Injuries in Sports: A New Evidence-Informed and Expert Consensus-Based Classification with Clinical Application. nameOfConference


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  • Lohrer H, Nauck T, Korakakis V et al. (2016). Validation of the FASH (Functional Assessment Scale for Acute Hamstring Injuries) questionnaire for German-speaking football players. nameOfConference


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  • Lohrer H, Nauck T, Korakakis V et al. (2016). Historical ESWT Paradigms Are Overcome: A Narrative Review. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Crate G, Meke M et al. (2016). Success and Recurrence Rate after Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Plantar Fasciopathy: A Retrospective Study. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Lohrer H, Pakravan A et al. (2015). 4th Congress of the European College of Sports & Exercise Physicians (ECOSEP) scores goals! Opportunities for specialists, trainees, and students in many countries. nameOfConference


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  • Padhiar N, Malliaropoulos N, Lohrer H (2015). Exercise-induced leg pain in sport. nameOfConference


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  • Valle X, L.Tol J, Hamilton B et al. (2015). Hamstring Muscle Injuries, a Rehabilitation Protocol Purpose. nameOfConference


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  • Korakakis V, Malliaropoulos N, Baliotis K et al. (2015). Cross-cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Exercise-Induced Leg Pain Questionnaire for English- and Greek-Speaking Individuals.. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Kakoura L, Tsitas K et al. (publicationYear). Active knee range of motion assessment in elite track and field athletes: normative values.. nameOfConference


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  • Korakakis V, Patsiaouras A, Malliaropoulos N (2014). Cross-cultural adaptation of the VISA-P questionnaire for Greek-speaking patients with patellar tendinopathy. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Valle X, Rodas G et al. (2014). Anterior cruciate ligament and hamstrings: new research to guide clinical management. nameOfConference


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  • West L, Malliaropoulos N, de Jonge S (2014). ECOSEP: bringing the European SEM family together. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Korakakis V, Christodoulou D et al. (2014). 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. nameOfConference


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  • Altarriba-Bartes A, Drobnic F, Til L et al. (2014). Epidemiology of injuries in elite taekwondo athletes: Two Olympic periods cross-sectional retrospective study. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos NG, Callan M, Johnson J (publicationYear). Comprehensive training programme for judo players nine plus 9+: possible lower limb primary injury prevention.. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N (publicationYear). Editorial. nameOfConference


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  • Ghrairi M, Hammouda O, Malliaropoulos N (publicationYear). Muscular strength profile in Tunisian male national judo team.. nameOfConference


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  • Pocecco E, Ruedl G, Stankovic N et al. (2013). Injuries in judo: a systematic literature review including suggestions for prevention. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Callan M, Pluim B (2013). Judo, the gentle way. nameOfConference


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  • Mendiguchia J, Garrues MA, Cronin JB et al. (2013). In Response. nameOfConference


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  • Mendiguchia J, Garrues MA, Cronin JB et al. (2013). Nonuniform Changes in MRI Measurements of the Thigh Muscles After Two Hamstring Strengthening Exercises. nameOfConference


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  • Alaseirlis DA, Konstantinidis GA, Malliaropoulos N et al. (2012). Arthroscopic treatment of chronic patellar tendinopathy in high-level athletes.. nameOfConference

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  • Heron N, Malliaropoulos NG (2012). International differences in sport medicine access and clinical management.. nameOfConference

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  • Malliaropoulos NG (2012). Non contact Hamstring injuries in sports.. nameOfConference

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  • Papadopoulou SK, Gouvianaki A, Grammatikopoulou MG et al. (2012). Body Composition and Dietary Intake of Elite Cross-country Skiers Members of the Greek National Team. nameOfConference


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  • Lohrer H, Malliaropoulos N (2012). On-field sports medicine emergencies: what's new!. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Tsitas K, Porfiriadou A et al. (2013). Blood Phosphorus and Magnesium Levels in 130 Elite Track and Field Athletes. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Kiritsi O, Tsitas K et al. (2013). Low-level laser therapy in meniscal pathology: a double-blinded placebo-controlled trial. nameOfConference


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  • Lohrer H, Nauck T, Schöll J et al. (2012). Einsatz der extrakorporalen Stoßwellentherapie bei therapieresistentem M. Schlatter. nameOfConference


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  • Hung C-Y, Chang K-V (2012). Is Therapeutic Ultrasound a Reliable Tool for the Diagnosis of Bone Stress Injuries? Letter to the Editor. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Mendiguchia J, Pehlivanidis H et al. (2012). Hamstring exercises for track and field athletes: injury and exercise biomechanics, and possible implications for exercise selection and primary prevention. nameOfConference


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  • Papalada A, Malliaropoulos N, Tsitas K et al. (2012). Ultrasound as a Primary Evaluation Tool of Bone Stress Injuries in Elite Track and Field Athletes. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Maffulli N (2012). Hamstring issues in sports: still a major clinical and research challenge. nameOfConference


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  • Askling CM, Malliaropoulos N, Karlsson J (2012). High-speed running type or stretching-type of hamstring injuries makes a difference to treatment and prognosis. nameOfConference


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  • (2011). Erratum. nameOfConference


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  • Pedret C, Balius R, Barceló P et al. (2011). Isolated Tears of the Gracilis Muscle. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Isinkaye T, Tsitas K et al. (2011). Reinjury After Acute Posterior Thigh Muscle Injuries in Elite Track and Field Athletes. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Papacostas E, Kiritsi O et al. (2010). Posterior Thigh Muscle Injuries in Elite Track and Field Athletes. nameOfConference


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  • Kiritsi O, Tsitas K, Malliaropoulos N et al. (2010). Ultrasonographic evaluation of plantar fasciitis after low-level laser therapy: results of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Ntessalen M, Papacostas E et al. (2009). Reinjury after Acute Lateral Ankle Sprains in Elite Track and Field Athletes. nameOfConference


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  • Liolios N, Anagnostopoulos D, Sfougaris D et al. (1997). Abdominoscrotal Hydrocele. nameOfConference


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  • Malliaropoulos N, Papacostas E, Papalada A et al. (2006). Acute Lateral Ankle Sprains in Track and Field Athletes: An Expanded Classification. nameOfConference


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  • MALLIAROPOULOS N, PAPALEXANDRIS S, PAPALADA A et al. (2004). The Role of Stretching in Rehabilitation of Hamstring Injuries: 80 Athletes Follow-Up. nameOfConference


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  • Sykaras E, Mylonas A, Malliaropoulos N et al. (2003). Manual massage effect in knee extensors peak torque during short-term intense continuous concentric–eccentric isokinetic exercise in female elite athletes. nameOfConference


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  • Papacostas E, Malliaropoulos N, Papadopoulos A et al. (2001). Validation of Ottawa ankle rules protocol in Greek athletes: study in the emergency departments of a district general hospital and a sports injuries clinic. nameOfConference


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  • Kotzamanidis C, Fachantidou A, Sitzoglou K et al. (1999). Neurophysiological examination of elite oarsmen. nameOfConference

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