GENERAL INFORMATION

Dr. Stasi Sophia is a Physiotherapist, Assistant Professor at the Department of Physiotherapy of the University of Peloponnese, with a subject area of ​​"Clinical Physiotherapy" (ΦΕΚ 2099/ τ. Γ'/ 06.06.2025). Ms. Stasi has a writing and research activity in the field of Physiotherapy with publications in Greek and international peer-reviewed journals, creation-writing of two (2) open academic courses, many presentations of papers at international and national conferences and writing of books or chapters with topics related to her subject area. Her research activity in clinical studies has been certified by the World Health Organization – International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ISRCTN) and has been awarded the Second Prize (Silver Congress Award) at the 18th European Medical Congress of EFORT (European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology), Vienna 2017 (31 May – 2 June). A detailed presentation of Academic Titles, Research Project, Scientific Publications, Recognition as well as Authorial Scientific Activity are listed below.

ACADEMIC TITLES

1.1 Bachelor Studies

Department of Physiotherapy, Department of Physical Therapy, TEI-Athens (09/06/1992 - A.P.: 495)

1.2 MSc Studies

National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Musculoskeletal System Diseases Research Laboratory, Master of Sciences Studies Program "Metabolic Bone Diseases".

Title of MSc Studies (29/07/2009 - A.P.: 539)

Certificate of Courses – Grades (GPA: 9.16)

1.3 Doctoral Degree

National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Research Laboratory for Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System.

Doctoral Thesis Topic: “The effect of modified physiotherapy intervention on the overall functional capacity of patients with femoral neck fracture after hemitotal hip arthroplasty”

Thesis Defense: 15/12/2016 - Grade: Excellent

Admission: 21/03/2017 - A.P.: 3563

Doctoral Thesis Archive: “The effect of modified physiotherapy intervention on the overall functional capacity of patients with femoral neck fracture after hemitotal hip arthroplasty”

1.4 Postdoctoral Research

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, 1st University Orthopaedic Clinic. Postdoctoral Research Title: "Clinical Biomechanical Analysis of Movement in Patients Who Underwent Total Hip Arthroplasty Due to Osteoarthritis or Congenital Hip Dislocation: Comparison of Spatio-Temporal Parameters of Gait". Supervisor: Associate Professor Koulouvaris Panagiotis [Postdoctoral Research Certificate (No. Prot.: 41/25-07-2024)]

Clinical Research Certifications from the WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION – INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL TRIALS REGISTRY PLATFORM (ISRCTN)

- A clinical research protocol entitled: “Effectiveness of continuous passive motion (CPM) in the early post total knee arthroplasty period, as an adjunct to physiotherapy” was approved and published in the World Health Organization's International Clinical Trials Registry Platform with approval number ISRCTN91125056. (Date ISRCTN assigned 12/06/2014 – Main Contact: Sophia Stasi).

- A PhD Thesis Research Protocol entitled: “The contribution of a modified physiotherapy exercise program in the overall functional ability of patients with femoral neck fracture after hemiarthroplasty” was approved and published in the World Health Organization's International Clinical Trials Registry Platform with approval number ISRCTN30713542. (Date ISRCTN assigned 06/11/2014 – Main Contact: Sophia Stasi).

- A clinical trial research protocol entitled: “The exploration of the differences between two surgical approaches in total hip arthroplasty, direct anterior minimal invasive surgery and Hardinge’s approach, in obese and non-obese hip osteoarthritic patients” was approved and published in the World Health Organization's International Clinical Trials Registry Platform with approval number ISRCTN15066737 (Date ISRCTN assigned 06/09/2019) – Main Contact: Sophia Stasi).

- A clinical research protocol entitled "Motor control Home ergonomics Elderlies’ Prevention of falls (McHeELP)" has been approved and published on the World Health Organization's International Clinical Trials Registry Platform with approval number ISRCTN15936467 (Date ISRCTN assigned 17/08/2020) – Co-researcher: Sophia Stasi).

Awards – Distinctions Award:

The free paper entitled: «The purpose of use of a targeting Exercise Program to minimize the postoperative Strength Deficit of Abductors Muscles after Hip Fracture» [associated with the Klinical Research ISRCTN30713542] won the Second Prize (Silver Congress Award) at the 18th European Medical Congress of EFORT (European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology), Vienna 2017 (31 May – 2 June). It received this highest distinction among the best, among approximately three thousand submitted research paper announcements (free papers). It was the first time that EFORT awarded a highest distinction award to Greek researchers, since 2008 when a competition was held - with open voting - among the submitted research announcements.

RECOGNIZED RESEARCH PROJECT

Participation in a Funded Research Project (1 year & 7.5 months)

Funded research project within the framework of the call with Code EDBM103 of the Action “Support for researchers with emphasis on young researchers – cycle B” of the Operational Program “Human Resources Development, Education and Lifelong Learning” (ESRF) in Priority Axis 6, which is co-financed by the European Social Fund (ESF). Approval by the Research Special Seven-Member Body of the Research and Management Committee of the ELKE of the University of West Attica, No. 10/14-04-2020. (Posted on the Internet ADA: 9ΠΘδ46Μ9ΞΙ-ΞΗΓ). Contract Duration: from 01/05/2020 to 15/12/2021. Project/Contract Codes: 80790/52640. Project title: "The effect of implementing a combined motor control and ergonomic improvement program for home safety on reducing falls in frail ambulatory elderly people"_MIS 5050525.

Recognition of Published Work

Data from Google Scholar (Updated 10/11/2025)

h-index: 13

i10-index: 19

Citations 460 (available at: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=Hm0EeJMAAAAJ

Data from Scopus (Updated 10/11/2025)

h-index: 9

ORCID ID : https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4238-2700

Citations 163 (available at: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55383892300

Data from ResearchGate (Updated 10/11/2025)

h-index: 12

Citations 339 (available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sophia-Stasi

- Orthogeriatric Physiotherapy  
- Postoperative Rehabilitation of Orthopaedic Diseases & Fractures/Injuries  
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy  
- Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy