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Dr Dimitrios Sampanis is Programme Director for the pre-reg MSc in Physiotherapy at St Mary’s University. He holds a PhD in Stroke Rehabilitation (University of Birmingham, 2014) and extensive clinical experience in neurorehabilitation across NHS and private sectors. His expertise spans stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and complex neurological conditions.
Education:
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, University of Athens, Greece (2004)
- MSc in Advancing Practice, University of Birmingham (2010)
- PhD in Stroke Rehabilitation, University of Birmingham (2014)
Research Interests: Dimitrios focuses on advanced rehabilitation techniques such as functional MRI-guided interventions, functional electrical stimulation (FES), and mirror therapy for neurological recovery. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize care pathways and incorporate cutting-edge technologies like robotic equipment and 24-hour posture management systems. He actively explores motor neglect syndrome and its implications in autism and stroke rehabilitation.
Clinical Contributions: As a former Head of Physiotherapy, he pioneered spasticity clinics and care pathways for stroke/spinal cord injury patients. His leadership includes achieving CQC-accredited neurorehabilitation services and CARF/CHKs international accreditations.
Advisory & Technology: Dimitrios integrates advanced rehabilitation tools (Lokomat, Saebo, Bioness FES) into clinical practice. He leads weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to optimize patient outcomes and ensures alignment with current research trends.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams including neurologists, occupational therapists, and neuropsychologists. His work at Oxford University (2012) involved postdoctoral research on cognitive rehabilitation tools like the Birmingham Cognitive Screen.
