Antonis Constantinou

Antonis Constantinou is a Lecturer in Physiotherapy at the School of Sciences, Department of Health Sciences, European University Cyprus (E.U.C.). His academic qualifications include a PhD (2020), MSc (2016), and BSc (2009) in Health Sciences and Physiotherapy. He has held roles such as Clinical Trainer (2016–2021) and Lecturer (2021–present) at E.U.C.

His research focuses on musculoskeletal physiotherapy, particularly tendinopathy management, exercise rehabilitation, and innovative therapeutic modalities like blood flow restriction training. Notable projects include a randomized controlled trial comparing hip/knee exercises with blood flow restriction for patellofemoral pain and pilot studies on radiofrequency therapy for rotator cuff tendinopathy.

Constantinou has contributed to peer-reviewed publications in journals like the European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine and Acta Scientific Orthopaedics. His work emphasizes evidence-based practice and cross-cultural adaptation of clinical assessment tools, such as the Kujala Anterior Knee Pain Scale.

He served as Main Researcher for a project on blood flow restriction training and as a Research Team Member investigating obesity’s impact on pulmonary health. Additionally, he is a member of the Cyprus Ministry of Health’s Pain Clinic Scientific Committee, organizing chronic pain-related conferences.

His advisory role includes overseeing student clinical training and contributing to interdisciplinary research collaborations. Current research interests include optimizing therapeutic ultrasound techniques and exploring polarized light therapy applications.