Dimitrios has been actively involved in developing interdisciplinary teamwork throughout his career. He has a deep understanding of the importance of the roles and communication of different members of the rehabilitation team. In his post as Head of Physiotherapy Dimitrios has developed a spasticity clinic treating neurologically impaired patients with orthotics, functional electrical stimulation, cutting edge robotic equipment, Botulinum Toxin Injections, 24-hour fatigue and postural management, wheelchair clinic, hydrotherapy and splinting on top of his hands on approach under the Bobath Concept. During the last ten years, Dimitrios has worked closely with health professionals such as Neurologists, Rehabilitation Consultants, Nurses, Carers, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Neuropsychologists.
Dimitrios is passionate about his work with his patients. He understands each patient’s needs and personally manages their rehabilitation journey towards successful rehabilitation. Dimitrios’ strength is his caring personality. He creates close relationships with the patient and their family and all the members of the rehab team.
Dimitrios’ main priority is to maintain and keep up to date on his knowledge in physiotherapy and technology in rehabilitation to ensure his patients will receive the best quality physiotherapy to enable them to reach their maximum potential. Dimitrios also embodies excellent management and leadership skills.
Dimitrios has a keen interest in the latest stroke rehabilitation including gait training and especially upper limb rehabilitation which was part of his PhD research. Before he returned to clinical practice, he also managed to successfully finish a postdoctoral research project of one year from the prestigious Oxford University which reveals his passion for research and cutting-edge technology.
