KONSTANTINOS GEORGIADIS

Dr. KONSTANTINOS GEORGIADIS

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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27 December 2025 in Healthcare
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KGKONSTANTINOS GEORGIADIS
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GTGiorgos Tzigkounakis
Giorgos Tzigkounakis
KSKaterina Simati
Katerina Simati
KTKonstantinos Tasios
Konstantinos Tasios
IMIoannis Michopoulos
Ioannis Michopoulos
Athanassios DouzenisAthanassios Douzenis
Athanassios Douzenis
Background/Objectives: Incarcerated people experience high rates of trauma, psychological distress, and social marginalization. Yoga has been introduced in prisons as a trauma-sensitive mind–body practice, yet its rehabilitative contribution remains uncertain. This systematic review aimed to synthesize evidence on the feasibility and effectiveness of yoga interventions delivered in correctional settings. Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines and a preregistered PROSPERO protocol, we searched PubMed, PsycINFO, Cochrane CENTRAL, and Scopus for peer-reviewed publications from May 2012 to November 2025. Eligible studies involved structured yoga interventions for incarcerated populations and reported psychological, behavioral, or institutional outcomes. Two reviewers independently performed screening, data extraction, and quality appraisal using the Mixed-Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). Results: Ten studies reported in twelve publications and involving 1815 incarcerated individuals met the inclusion criteria. Interventions included Hatha-based protocols, Krimyoga, trauma-informed approaches, and multicomponent programs. Across randomized, quasi-experimental, and pre–post designs, yoga was feasible and acceptable. Reported benefits included reduced psychological distress, negative affect, anger, and trauma-related symptoms, as well as improved mood, self-regulation, and mindfulness. Evidence specific to women and girls was limited, but the available trauma-informed and gender-responsive studies suggested potential reductions in post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety, alongside increases in self-compassion. One large quasi-experimental cohort found lower reincarceration rates among yoga participants, although institutional outcomes were otherwise limited. Evidence was constrained by small samples, heterogeneous intervention formats, short follow-up, and variable outcome measures. Conclusions: Yoga appears to be a promising adjunct to rehabilitation in correctional settings. However, methodological limitations prevent firm conclusions. Larger, well-controlled studies with standardized outcomes and longer follow-up are needed to clarify effectiveness and support integration into correctional health and rehabilitation policy.

8 June 2026 in Invasive Physiotherapy and Musculoskeletal Medicine
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GTGiorgos Tzigkounakis
Giorgos Tzigkounakis
KGKONSTANTINOS GEORGIADIS
KONSTANTINOS GEORGIADIS
KSKaterina Simati
Katerina Simati
Background: Dry needling is increasingly used in physiotherapy, yet substantial variation exists in training duration, curriculum content, competency expectations, and regulatory approaches across countries. No unified European framework currently defines minimum educational and competency standards for dry needling practice. Methods: This protocol describes a modified Delphi study aiming to establish European consensus on minimum training standards and clinician-level competencies for dry needling in physiotherapy. An international expert panel of clinicians, educators, and researchers (approximately 25–35 experts) will participate in 2–4 online rounds. An evidence-informed initial item set will be rated using a 5-point Likert scale, with controlled feedback between rounds. Consensus will be defined as ≥70% agreement in Round 1 and ≥75% in subsequent rounds. The study will be conducted in accordance with CREDES recommendations and was preregistered on the Open Science Framework (OSF Registries, DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/32TAZ). Ethics and dissemination: Ethical approval has been obtained from the CEIC Aragón (CEICA; Ethics: PI26/237). The study will be conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki, and findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publication and relevant professional channels. Discussion: This study is expected to provide a structured consensus-based framework to support greater consistency, safety, and harmonisation in dry needling education and practice across Europe.