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Treatment of Occupational Burnout in Health Professionals: A scoping review
Michailidou C.*, Kotiadou, C., Spyrliadou, M.
Department of Life and Health Sciences, Physiotherapy Program, University of Nicosia, 46, Makedonitissas Avenue, Nicosia, 1700, Cyprus.
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In recent decades there have been increasing reports in the international literature about the occurrence of burnout in health professionals which endangers their psychosomatic health and their quality of life.… Read the rest
Gastrointestinal symptoms and diseases modified by exercise and the role of nutrition
Nikitidis, N.*
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Thessaly, Greece
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In our time, the positive contribution of exercise to health is confirmed. However, negative effects have also been reported. This study tries to clarify the field about the effect of exercise on the gastrointestinal system and the role of nutrition.… Read the rest
Historical investigation and emergence of the exercises and acrobatics that refer to parkour
Kaimakamis, D.*
Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thermi 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
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The aim of this study was to investigate and record all the elements and acrobatics that man has cultivated, from the ancient times until the modern days, but also to make the comparison and the emergence of these elements and their relationship to a sport, which internationally is called parkour.… Read the rest
From the Pan-Balkan to the Balkan Games: A chronicle of transition and an overview of the political aspect of the Games
Panou, E.*, Anastasiou, A.
Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thermi 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece
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The purpose of the present study is to explore the pivotal role sport has played in the political and diplomatic goings-on in the Aemos Peninsula, in a period during which Balkan countries sought to bring about a rapprochement among them.… Read the rest
The war dances and their role in the youth’s military education in ancient Greece
Douka, S.*
Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thermi 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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War dances had a significant role in ancient Greeks’ life before, during and after the classical period. The aim of the current research is to study the significance of military preparation in ancient Greeks’ life and to make a reference to war dances, especially dance pyrrhichios; the most prominent dance of this category.… Read the rest
The presence of dancing in the three most significant genres of the ancient Greek theatre
Douka, S.*
Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thermi 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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For the ancient Greeks, one of the most meaningful pleasures was undoubtedly theater. Therefore, the object of the current research is, on the one hand, to scrutinize how much important was for the ancient Greeks to dabble at theater and, on the other hand, the record of those dances that were presented at theater, as well.… Read the rest
Use of Motor Skills Assessment Tools in Greek Preschoolers: A review of literature
Skafida, F.1*, Koutsouki, D.2
1Department of Life and Health Sciences School of Sciences and Engineering, University of Nicosia, 46 Makedonitissas Avenue, CY-2417, Nicosia, Cyprus
2Laboratory of Adapted Physical Education, School of Physical Education and Sport Science, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, 41, Ethnikis Antistasis, Avenue Dafni, 17237, Greece
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Evaluation of preschool children’s motor skills within the school context is an integrative part of the most recent national curriculum for the Greek Kindergarten, all though so far performed by non-standardized methods.… Read the rest
Treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease; Weight loss or Physical activity? An updated narrative mini review of most recent review articles
Papandreou, D.*
Department of Health Sciences, Zayed University, Khalifa B City, Abu Dhabi, 144534, United Arab Emirates
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver is the most common disease of the liver which may lead to steatohepatitis and cirrhosis if not treated properly.… Read the rest
Assessment instruments on children‘s internalizing behaviour: A review of their psychometric properties, functioning and applications
Efstratopoulou A. M.*
School of Social Sciences, Department of Special Education and Inclusion, Bishop Grosseteste University, U.K.
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The study aims to summarize assessment instruments for teachers and practitioners to record externalized and internalized problems in children.… Read the rest
Lumbosacral Radiculitis. Pathophysiology, Examination and Physiotherapy Treatment with Neural Mobilization
Efstathiou, M. & Stefanakis, M.
Department of Life & Health Sciences, Physiotherapy, University of Nicosia
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Lumbosacral radiculitis is characterised by increased mechanosensitivity of the lumbar and/or sciatic nerve root or roots and is the most common type of neuropathic pain.… Read the rest