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Scientific planning of physical exercise protocols to prevent Dementia in elderly. The “Fitness Alzheimer Mobility Exercise” (FAME) project. A roadmap

(Mouzakidis, C., Garopoulou, V., Poptsi, E., Antonopoulos, A., Markou, N., Tambaki, E., Meke, M., Moraitou, D., Tsolaki, M.). Background: Physical Exercise (PE) is considered one of the promising non pharmacological interventions in the field of prevention and treatment of dementia. A certain number of randomized control trials support the idea that PE is useful for … Continue reading →

Research Articles

The efficacy of different Aerobic, Pilates and combined therapeutic exercise protocols to functional capacity, fatigue and quality of life in adults with Multiple Sclerosis: controlled experimental intervention

(Garopoulou, V., Meke, M., Latsiou, E., Papakonstantinou, G., Mouzakidis, C., Notas, K., Orologas, A., Tsolaki M.). Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a complex neurodegenerative disease affecting the central nervous system (CNS). It is considered to be an idiopathic disease of possibly autoimmune origin. The immune system attacks myelin, which is the protective layer around nerve … Continue reading →

Research Articles

Elementary School Pupils’ Participation in Physical Education class: Gender and class attendance as Satisfaction’s differentiator factor

(Masadis, G., Koultzi, A., Kouli, O., Bebetsos, E., Rokka, St., Samara, E., Filippou, F.). The aim of this study was to investigate: a. the level of satisfaction of pupils 5th and 6th grade of elementary school from their participation in physical education classes well as if factors such as gender, class attendance differentiate this satisfaction. … Continue reading →

Review Articles

Gastrointestinal symptoms and diseases modified by exercise and the role of nutrition

(Nikitidis, N.). 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. To achieve this, research has been done on scientific databases. Several keyword combinations … Continue reading →

Research Articles

Recording the accessibility of the infrastructure for sports clubs of individuals with movement impairments in Greece

(Graikinis-Evaggelinos, P., Tsitskari, Ε., Kourtesis, T., Alexandris, K.). The meaning of accessibility is reflected in the first chapter of the UN (United Nation) on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the elimination of inequalities and the improvement of living conditions. The need for equality and ensuring full participation in all kinds of events, as well … Continue reading →