{"id":7147,"date":"2026-04-15T11:16:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isokineticmagazine.com\/?p=7147"},"modified":"2026-04-15T11:16:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:16:28","slug":"dr-tsapralis-featured-on-sport24-focus-on-the-isokinetic-center-of-athens-and-the-2026-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isokineticmagazine.com\/en\/2026\/04\/dr-tsapralis-featured-on-sport24-focus-on-the-isokinetic-center-of-athens-and-the-2026-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Tsapralis featured on Sport24: focus on the Isokinetic Center of Athens and the 2026 Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dr. Kyriakos Tsapralis<\/a>, managing director of the Isokinetic clinic in Athens<\/a>, was recently a guest via live link on \u201cBig 4\u201d<\/strong>, one of the flagship programs of the Greek national sports channel Sport24<\/a><\/strong>. The show is among the most widely followed in the Greek sports landscape and stands out for its in-depth analysis of key topics related to football and professional sports, with a particular focus on the country\u2019s four major teams. In recent years, Big 4<\/em> has expanded its format to include medical and scientific insights, featuring internationally renowned specialists to analyze injuries, recovery processes, and athlete performance. <\/p>\n\n

Within this authoritative context, Dr. Tsapralis\u2019s contribution provided a highly qualified perspective on sports medicine and rehabilitation.<\/p>\n\n

During the interview, Dr. Tsapralis presented the Isokinetic Clinic of Athens<\/strong>, a state-of-the-art facility located within the OAKA Olympic complex<\/a>, the most important sports hub in Greece. The center represents a benchmark for orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, thanks to the application of the Isokinetic method, based on an integrated \u201cone-stop shop\u201d approach that supports the patient from diagnosis through to full functional recovery within a single specialized facility. <\/p>\n\n

Founded in Italy in 1987, Isokinetic Medical Group is now internationally recognized as one of the leading models of excellence in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, with over half a million patients treated and numerous centers across Europe and the United Kingdom.The group\u2019s philosophy focuses on achieving the highest possible level of functional recovery<\/strong>, with the goal not only of returning patients to their pre-injury condition but also of improving their overall performance.Dr. Kyriakos Tsapralis also emphasized the importance of a multidisciplinary approach: each patient is managed by a team composed of specialist doctors, physiotherapists, and rehabilitation professionals, coordinated by a physician known as the Case Manager<\/strong>, who oversees all phases of the therapeutic pathway. <\/p>\n\n

The upcoming Isokinetic Conference in Athens<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Significant attention was also given to the Isokinetic Conference 2026<\/a><\/strong>, one of the most prestigious events worldwide in the field of Football Medicine. Organized since 1992, the conference represents the largest international gathering in the sector, bringing together more than 2,500 professionals each year from over 90 countries. <\/p>\n\n

The 2026 edition will take place in Megaron Athens International Conference Centre and will focus on the theme of \u201cReturn to Performance\u201d<\/strong>, meaning the return to full athletic performance after an injury. A crucial topic, considering that even today only about 50% of football players are able to return to their highest level after injuries such as an anterior cruciate ligament tear. <\/p>\n\n

The conference, organized in collaboration with the FIFA Medical Department<\/a> and supported by UEFA as well as leading international scientific societies, represents a true global hub of knowledge, where doctors, researchers, and professionals share clinical experience and scientific innovations.<\/p>\n\n

In his speech, Dr. Tsapralis highlighted how hosting the conference in Athens represents an extraordinary opportunity for the Greek medical and sports community, further strengthening the city\u2019s role as an international reference point for sports medicine.<\/p>\n\n

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