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Beneka2019 Full Name: Anastasia Beneka 
Title: Professor
Area of expertise: Physical Rehabilitation
Sector: Exercise & Health
Laboratory:  
Telephone: +30 25310 39662
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Office: Laboratory of Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation
Hours of listening students: Mon: 12:00-16:00

Teaching subjects
Graduate Studies (2000 – present):
738-Counselling in Rehabilitation (Fall Semester)
733-Musculoskeletal Injuries: Prevention-Intervention-Rehabilitation (Spring Semester)
734-Musculoskeletal Diseases : Prevention-Intervention-Rehabilitation (Spring Semester)

Under-Graduate Studies (1996-Present):
N116-Anatomy (Fall Semester)
N245-Sports Injuries(Fall Semester)
N045-Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation (Spring Semester)
N542-Musculoskeletal Injuries and exercise(Fall Semester)
N546-Athletic Training (Spring Semester)

Research interests

  1. Therapeutic exercise and chronic musculoskeletal pain 
  2. Counseling in Rehabilitation
  3. Sports injuries rehabilitation,
  4. Athletic Training,
  5. Functional rehabilitation

Brief curriculum vitae
Studies:

  1. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sports Sciences (1998): Dept. of Physical Education & Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace
  2. Master of Sciences in Coaching (1996): Dept. of Physical Education & Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace
  3. Bachelor (B.S.) in Physical Education and Sports (1994): Dept. of Physical Education & Sport Sciences,  Democritus University of Thrace
  4. Erasmus student 1994 (mobility program) CERAM Sophia Antipolis

Professional Experience:

  1. Researcher in “Therapeutic exercise and Rehabilitation Lab”, Dept of Physical Education & Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace, from 2005 – present.
  2. Academic Advisor at the National Academic Recognition Information Center, November 2008 – 2010 (2 years), Athens, Greece
  3. Member of the Central Committee of Athletic Schools, Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs, 2007 – 2010 (3 years)
  4. Special Advisor of the Minister in Academic and Physical Education issues, Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs in Greece, October 2007 – February 2009 (1 year 5 months)
  5. Marshall Memorial Fellowship for Young European Leaders, German Marshall Fund (GMF) Fellowship Program Spring 2006
  6. Scientific Advisor, National Federation of Rowing, 1998 – 1999 (1 year)|Athens, Greece
  7. Scientific Advisor, National Federation of Gymnastics, 1998 – 1999 (1 year), Athens, Greece.
  8. Responsable for Isokinetic assessment and exercise programs at a private Centre for Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation (Ethnikis Antistassis & Perikleous str, Thessaloniki, Greece).
  9. Leader of Sport Camp and Responsable for designing outdoor athletic activities, Sport Camp, Private Sports Camp for children, June 1993 – July 1999 (6 years 2 months), Loutraki, Greece

Professional Affiliations

•    Director, field “Exercise for Health”, Dept. of Physical Education and Sports Science, Democritus University of Thrace, 2014 - 2015. 

•    Supervisor and member of the Dissertation Committee for more than 30 Master and Doctoral disertations, Dept. of Physical Education and Sports Science, Democritus University of Thrace.

•    Reviewer for Peer-Review Scientific Journals:

o    Strength and Conditioning Journal

o    International Journal of Sports Medicine

o    Journal of Sport and Health Science

o    Biomedical Engineering Online

•    Member, Committee for the Renovation of Pre-graduate study program in Dept. of Physical Education and Sports Science, Democritus University of Thrace, 2013 - present. 

•    Editorial Board member of the peer-review scientific journal “Exercise and Society”, Dept. of Physical Education and Sports Science, Democritus University of Thrace, 2003 - 2006.

•    Member, Scientific Committee of the International Congress on Physical Education and Sports organized by the Dept. of Physical Education and Sports Science, Democritus University of Thrace, 2000 - present.

•    Member, Coordination Committee of the International Congress on Physical Education and Sports organized by the Dept. of Physical Education and Sports Science, Democritus University of Thrace, 2000 - 2006.

•    Member, Program Committee of the annual International Congress on Physical Education and Sports organized by the Dept. of Physical Education and Sports Science, Democritus University of Thrace, 2000 - 2006.

Research experience:

  1. Sport injuries Rehabilitation
  2. Athletic Training
  3. Counseling in Rehabilitation
  4. Musculoskeletal Injuries and chronic pain (Prevention-Intervention-Rehabilitation)
  5. Muscle dynamometry (isokinetic, isometric, isotonic dynamometers as well as measurement of maximal strength with resistance training equipment)
  6. Anthropometry (measurement of body composition with skinfold calipers, bioelectrical impedance, hydrostatic weighing, anthropometric tapes; measurement of body segments with somatometers, somatotype assessment).
  7. Flexibility assessment with goniometry, sit & reach testing, inclinometers, flexometers.
  8. Functional field tests. 
  9. Static and dynamic stabililty assessment with stability platform systems and field tests

Scientific Presentations:

More than 250 scientific international presentations (oral and poster) from 1994 – present.

Peer Reviewer for Scientific Journals:

  1. Strength and Conditioning Journal
  2. International Journal of Sports Medicine
  3. Journal of Sport and Health Science
  4. Biomedical Engineering Online

Publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals:

In total: 50 peer-reviewed scientific articles with 605citations & Η index=15

•    Matsouka, O., Nani, S., Papadimitriou, K., Astrapellos, K., Beneka, A., & Malliou, P. (2019). Time course changes in hand grip strength performance and hand position sense in climbing. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, in press. doi:https://doi.org/10.14198/jhse.2020.151.03 Trampas A., Mpeneka A., Malliou V., Godolias G., Vlachakis P. (2015) Immediate Effects of Core Stability Exercises and Clinical Massage on Dynamic Balance Performance of Patients with Chronic Specific Low Back Pain. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 24(4): 373-383

•   Trampas A., Beneka A., Malliou V., Godolias G., Vlachakis P. (2015) Immediate Effects of Core Stability Exercises and Clinical Massage on Dynamic Balance Performance of Patients with Chronic Specific Low Back Pain. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 24(4): 373-383

•    Mavromoustakos S., Beneka A., Malliou V., Adamidis A., Kellis E., Kagiaoglou A. (2015) Effects of a 6-week Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Intervention on pain and disability in individuals with chronic low back pain. Journal of Physical Activity, Nutrition and Rehabilitation, www.panr.com.cy.

•    E. Katsavouni, E. Bebetsos, P. Malliou, A. Beneka (2015) The relationship between burnout, PTSD symptoms and injuries in firefighters. Occupational Medicine, 66(1), pp. 32-37.

•    Beneka, A., Malliou, P., Gioftsidou, A. Neck pain and office workers: An exercise program for the workplace (2014) ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal, 18 (3), pp. 18-24.

•    Katsavouni, F., Bebetsos, E., Malliou, P., Beneka, A. The type and causes of injuries in firefighters (2014) Archives of Hellenic Medicine, 31 (4), pp. 446-451.

•    Katsavouni, F., Bebetsos, E., Antoniou, P., Malliou, P., Beneka, A. Work-related risk factors for low back pain in firefighters. Is exercise helpful? (2014) Sport Sciences for Health, 10 (1), pp. 17-22.

•    Malliou, P., Rokka, S., Beneka, A., Gioftsidou, A., Mavromoustakos, S., Godolias, G. Analysis of the chronic lower limb injuries occurrence in step aerobic instructors in relation to their working step class profile: A three year longitudinal prospective study (2014) Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 27 (3), pp. 361-370.

•    Katsavouni, F., Bebetsos, E., Antoniou, P., Malliou, P., Beneka, A. Work-related risk factors for low back pain in firefighters. Is exercise helpful? (2013) Sport Sciences for Health, pp. 1-6. . 

•    Germanou, E.I., Chatzinikolaou, A., Malliou, P., Beneka, A., Jamurtas, A.Z., Bikos, C., Tsoukas, D., Theodorou, A., Katrabasas, I., Margonis, K., Douroudos, I., Gioftsidou, A., Fatouros, I.G.Oxidative stress and inflammatory responses following an acute bout of isokinetic exercise in obese women with knee osteoarthritis (2013) Knee, 20 (6), pp. 581-590. 

•    Kotzailia, K., Malliou, P., Beneka, A., Godolias, G. Manual lymph drainage (2013) Epitheorese Klinikes Farmakologias kai Farmakokinetikes, 31 (2), pp. 121-125. 

•    Beneka, A., Malliou, P., Gioftsidou, A., Kofotolis, N., Rokka, S., Mavromoustakos, S., Godolias, G. Effects of instructional and motivational self-talk on balance performance in knee injured (2013) European Journal of Physiotherapy, 15 (2), pp. 56-63.

•    Katsavouni, F., Bebetsos, E., Malliou, P., Beneka, A. Risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders among ambulance personnel (2013) Archives of Hellenic Medicine, 30 (2), pp. 205-211.

•    Beneka, A.G., Malliou, P.K., Missailidou, V., Chatzinikolaou, A., Fatouros, I., Gourgoulis, V., Georgiadis, E.Muscle performance following an acute bout of plyometric training combined with low or high intensity weight exercise (2013) Journal of Sports Sciences, 31 (3), pp. 335-343.

•    Gioftsidou, A., Malliou, P., Pafis, G., Beneka, A., Tsapralis, K., Sofokleous, P., Kouli, O., Roka, S., Godolias, G. Balance training programs for soccer injuries prevention (2012) Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 7 (3), pp. 639-647. 

•    Gioftsidou, A., Malliou, P., Pafis, G., Beneka, A., Godolias, G.Effects of a soccer training session fatigue on balance ability (2011) Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 6 (3), pp. 521-527. 

•    Beneka, A., Malliou, P., Kouli, O., Gioftsidou, A., Papadopoulou, M., Bebetsos, E., Godolias, G. Evaluating the emotions of patients with chronic low back pain. A preliminary examination (2010) Sport Sciences for Health, 6 (1), pp. 17-22. 

•    Misailidou, V., Malliou, P., Beneka, A., Karagiannidis, A., Godolias, G. Assessment of patients with neck pain: a review of definitions, selection criteria, and measurement tools (2010) Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 9 (2), pp. 49-59. 

•    Chatzinikolaou, A., Fatouros, I.G., Gourgoulis, V., Avloniti, A., Jamurtas, A.Z., Nikolaidis, M.G., Douroudos, I., Michailidis, Y., Beneka, A., Malliou, P., Tofas, T., Georgiadis, I., Mandalidis, D., Taxildaris, K. Time course of changes in performance and inflammatory responses after acute plyometric exercise (2010) Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24 (5), pp. 1389-1398. 

•    Vithoulka, I., Beneka, A., Malliou, P., Aggelousis, N., Karatsolis, K., Diamantopoulos, K. The effects of Kinesio-Taping® on quadriceps strength during isokinetic exercise in healthy non athlete women (2010) Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 18 (1), pp. 1-6. 

•    Malliou, V.J., Beneka, A.G., Gioftsidou, A.F., Malliou, P.K., Kallistratos, E., Pafis, G.K., Katsikas, C.A., Douvis, S. Young tennis players and balance performance (2010) Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24 (2), pp. 389-393. 

•    Beneka, A., Malliou, P., Gioftsidou, A., Tsigganos, G., Zetou, H., Godolias, G. Injury incidence rate, severity and diagnosis in male volleyball players (2009) Sport Sciences for Health, 5 (3), pp. 93-99. 

•    Vathrakokilis, K., Malliou, P., Gioftsidou, A., Beneka, A., Godolias, G. Effects of a balance training protocol on knee joint proprioception after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (2008) Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 21 (4), pp. 233-237. 

•    Evgeniadis, G., Beneka, A., Malliou, P., Mavromoustakos, S., Godolias, G. Effects of pre- or postoperative therapeutic exercise on the quality of life, before and after total knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis (2008) Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 21 (3), pp. 161-169. 

•    Malliou, V.J., Malliou, P., Gioftsidou, A., Pafis, G., Katsikas, C., Beneka, A., Tsiganos, G., Godolias, G. Balance exercise program before or after a tennis training session? (2008) Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 21 (2), pp. 87-90. 

•    Malliou, P., Beneka, A., Tsigganos, G., Gioftsidou, A., Germanou, E., Michalopoulou, M. Are injury rates in female volleyball players age related? (2008) Sport Sciences for Health, 2 (3), pp. 113-117.

•    Beneka, A., Malliou, P., Tsigganos, G., Gioftsidou, A., Michalopoulou, M., Germanou, E., Godolias, G. A prospective study of injury incidence among elite and local division volleyball players in Greece (2007) Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 20 (2-3), pp. 115-121.

•    Germanou, E., Beneka, A., Malliou, P., Tsiganos, G., Papalexandris, St., Bikos, Ch., Godolias, G. Reproducibility of concentric isokinetic strength of the knee extensors and flexors in individuals with mild and moderate osteoarthritis of the knee (2007) Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 15 (3), pp. 151-164. 

•    Malliou, P., Rokka, S., Beneka, A., Mavridis, G., Godolias, G. Reducing risk of injury due to warm up and cool down in dance aerobic instructors (2007) Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 20 (1), pp. 29-35. 

•    Gioftsidou, A., Beneka, A., Malliou, P., Pafis, G., Godolias, G. Soccer players' muscular imbalances: Restoration with an isokinetic strength training program (2006) Perceptual and Motor Skills, 103 (1), pp. 151-159. 

•    Malliou, P., Gioftsidou, A., Beneka, A., Godolias, G.Measurements and evaluations in low back pain patients (2006) Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 16 (4), pp. 219-230. 

•    Beneka, A., Aggeloussis, N., Giannakopoulos, K., Godolias, G. Identifying and treating rotator cuff imbalances (2006) Strength and Conditioning Journal, 28 (2), pp. 92-95. 

•    Gioftsidou, A., Malliou, P., Pafis, G., Beneka, A., Godolias, G., Maganaris, C.N. The effects of soccer training and timing of balance training on balance ability (2006) European Journal of Applied Physiology, 96 (6), pp. 659-664.

•    Beneka, A., Malliou, P., Fatouros, I., Jamurtas, A., Gioftsidou, A., Godolias, G., Taxildaris, K. Resistance training effects on muscular strength of elderly are related to intensity and gender (2005) Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 8 (3), pp. 274-283. 

•    Malliou, P.C., Giannakopoulos, K., Beneka, A.G., Gioftsidou, A., Godolias, G. Effective ways of restoring muscular imbalances of the rotator cuff muscle group: A comparative study of various training methods (2004) British Journal of Sports Medicine, 38 (6), pp. 766-772. 

•    Malliou, P., Gioftsidou, A., Pafis, G., Beneka, A., Godolias, G. Proprioceptive training (balance exercises) reduces lower extremity injuries in young soccer players (2004) Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 17 (3-4), pp. 101-104. 

•    Ispirlidis, I., Malliou, P., Beneka, A., Germanou, E., Pafis, G., Gioftsidou, A., Godolias, G. Jumping ability and kinetic knee extensors' performance in elite soccer players (2004) Journal of Human Movement Studies, 46 (6), pp. 483-491. 

•    Gioftsidou, A., Ispirlidis, I., Malliou, P., Pafis, G., Beneka, A., Godolias, G. Injuries in soccer during the championship between adult and young playersν(2004) Journal of Human Movement Studies, 46 (5), pp. 397-406. 

•    Giannakopoulos, K., Beneka, A., Malliou, P., Godolias, G. Isolated vs. complex exercise in strengthening the rotator cuff muscle group (2004) Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 18 (1), pp. 144-148. 

•    Malliou, P., Fatouros, I., Beneka, A., Gioftsidou, A., Zissi, V., Godolias, G., Fotinakis, P. Different training programs for improving muscular performance in healthy inactive elderly (2003) Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 11 (4), pp. 189-195. 

•    Beneka, A.G., Malliou, P.C., Benekas, G. Water and land based rehabilitation for Achilles tendinopathy in an elite female runner (2003) British Journal of Sports Medicine, 37 (6), pp. 535-537. 

•    Malliou, P., Ispirlidis, I., Beneka, A., Taxildaris, K., Godolias, G.Vertical jump and knee extensors isokinetic performance in professional soccer players related to the phase of the training period (2003) Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 11 (3), pp. 165-169. 

•    Charitopoulos, K., Beneka, A., Malliou, P., Bekiaris, A., Godolias, G. Application of an aqua exercise programme in children with exercise induced asthma (2003) Journal of Human Movement Studies, 45 (2), pp. 153-162. 

•    Kirialanis, P., Malliou, P., Beneka, A., Giannakopoulos, K. Occurrence of acute lower limb injuries in artistic gymnasts in relation to event and exercise phase (2003) British Journal of Sports Medicine, 37 (2), pp. 137-139. 

•    Beneka, A., Amoutzas, K., Malliou, P., Gioftsidou, A. Different isokinetic training frequencies for strengthening the knee extensors in novice collegiate downhill skiers (2003) Journal of Human Movement Studies, 44 (1), pp. 047-060. 

•    Kirialanis, P., Malliou, P., Beneka, A., Gourgoulis, V., Giofstidou, A., Godolias, G. Injuries in artistic gymnastic elite adolescent male and female athletes (2002) Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 16 (4), pp. 145-151. 

•    Beneka, A., Malliou, P., Giannakopoulos, K., Kyrialanis, P., Godolias, G. Different training modes for the rotator cuff muscle group. A comparative study (2002) Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 10 (2), pp. 73-79. 

•    Malliou, P., Beneka, A., Ginnekopoulos, K., Aggelousis, N., Theodorakis, Y. Goal setting: An efficient way to maximise isokinetic performancee (1998) Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 7 (1), pp. 11-17. 

•    Theodorakis, Y., Beneca, A., Malliou, P., Goudas, M. Examining psychological factors during injury rehabilitation (1997) Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 6 (4), pp. 355-363. 

•    Theodorakis, Y., Malliou, P., Papaioannou, A., Beneca, A., Filactakidou, A. The effect of personal goals, self-efficacy, and self-satisfaction on injury rehabilitation (1996) Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 5 (3), pp. 214-223.

Research and educational programs  

•          Coordinator in an Erasmus+ European Programme Strategic Partnership for Higher Education with the participation of 6 Institutions from 5 different European countries with Project Title “Therapeutic Exercise at Workspace”, 2014 - present.

•          Post-Graduate program study entitled "Exercise and Quality of Life" of School of Physical Education and Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece, since 1993.

•          Research project "Hellenic Academic E(lectronic) Textbooks / Kallipos" Main author at the e-text book entitled "Τherapeutic Exercise" and critical reader at the e-textbook entitled "Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation", 2014 - 2016.

•          Research project entitled "Sport Tourism: Hospitality and sport Tourism, therapeutic recreational and thermal tourism, organization of sport and cultural events, tourism for children, camps, outdoor activities and environment" at the field Education and Life-Long Learning , 2014 - 2015.

•          Reformation of Pre-Graduate Study Program of Dept. of Physical Education and Sports in Democritus University of Thrace, 2003 - 2005.

•          Development of psychological support programs after injuries rehabilitation, 1995 - 1997.

•          Internship’ organization for students in employees for improvement of physical conditioning and health. Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, Operational Program "Education and Primary Vocational Training" (EPEAEK II), 1997 - 1999.

•          “Physical Exercise for health improvement, productivity increase and leisure activities “Operational Program "Education and Primary Vocational Training" (EPEAEK II), Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs, 1999.

•          Post graduate program “Human Performance and Health” (EPEAEK II), Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs , 2000 - 2001.

•          Assessment of functional ability and physical activity in elderly people and norms development. Program for Enhancement of Research Activity in Democritus University of Thrace, Scientific responsible, 2001 - 2003.

•          Assessment, design and application of exercise programs in patients with chronic diseases in spine. Program for Enhancement of Research Activity in Democritus University of Thrace, 2001 -2003.

•          Operational activity in sports: Intervention for designation and promotion of operational and professional activities in sports, Ministry of Labor and Social Security, 2001 - 2004.

Awards-International awards

As coordinator of the Erasmus+ project entitled “Therapeutic Exercise at Workspace” with the participation of 6 Institutions from 5 European countries, considered as Success Story by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Education and Culture (DG EAC). 

Marshall Memorial Fellowship for Young European Leaders, German Marshall Fund (GMF) Fellowship Program, March 2006. 

Chairman’s Award for excellence in the field of Medical Science by the Scientific Committee of the 4th World Congress of the International Olympic held in Monte Carlo, October 1997.

Fellowship for academic excellence during the 4 years of pre-graduate studies (1989 – 1993) of the State Scholarships Foundation. 

Fellowship of the State Scholarships Foundation for post graduate studies abroad, 1996. 

Languages

English, French, Greek (mother tongue)