Ioannis Athanasiadis
Physiotherapist
BSc, MSc, PGDip, HCPC
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Conditions and Treatments
- Acupuncture
- Aqua Therapy
- Arthritic pain
- Back pain
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Headaches
- Hydrotherapy
- Knee injuries
- Ligament sprains and tears
- Muscle strains
- Neck pain
- Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Sporting injuries
- Whiplash
Professional bio
Ioannis completed his BSc degree in Physiotherapy in Greece (University of Central Greece) as the valedictorian student receiving the award of excellence from the Hellenic Scientific Society of Physical Therapy.
Upon the completion of his studies, Ioannis spent 1 year in the Greek national army successfully completing his national services. After his military duties, Ioannis started working in private and public institutes as a lecturer for physiotherapy assistants before deciding to move to the UK to complete his Masters qualification at Cardiff University.
Ioannis successfully completed his Master’s qualification in 2018, which focused on patients with lower back pain and their behaviours towards their painful experience. This allowed him to gain an in-depth understanding of the importance of treating the patient through a biopsychosocial approach.
In 2022, he was the first physiotherapist in the UK to obtain a postgraduate diploma in pain (European Diploma in Pain Physiotherapy) under the International Association for the study of Pain (IASP) allowing him to treat a wide spectrum of painful conditions as a pain specialist. He has been involved in research around persistent spinal pain and fibromyalgia syndrome and has developed a special interest in the management of chronic pain.
Special Clinical Interests
- Acute and chronic spinal pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Spondyloarthropathies
- Persistent pain
- Neuropathic pain
- Nerve entrapments
Research Interests
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic pain
- Chronic primary and secondary low back pain
- Neuropathic pain
Patient Events
Qualifications
BSc Physiotherapy
MSc Physiotherapy
PgDip in Pain (EFIC)
HCPC
Year of first medical qualification: 2014
Professional Memberships
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Health Care and Professions Council
Advanced Practice Physiotherapy Network
Member of the European Pain Federation Academy
Advanced Practice Physiotherapy Network (APPN)
Personal Profile
Ioannis is interested in persistent pain; he is fascinated by the complexity of painful experiences and is a strong advocate of the holistic approach when dealing with complex pain presentations.
Ioannis is a firm believer in the importance of exercise for longevity and wellbeing and enjoys working out regularly in his free time. He also enjoys playing jazz music on drums and is part of a jazz band.