Studies
- 1989, Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
- 2002, Ph.D degree in neuromuscular control, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. Title: “The contribution of neuromuscular mechanism in strength development during childhood”
Research Interests
- Exercise in childhood
- Effect of maturation on athletic performance
- Training and detraining in childhood
- Neuromuscular changes in developmental ages
- Neuromuscular training adaptations in children
Indicative Publications
- Bassa E, Adamopoulos I, Panoutsakopoulos V, Xenofondos A, Yannakos A, Galazoulas C, Patikas DA. Optimal Drop Height in Prepubertal Boys Is Revealed by the Performance in Squat Jump. Sports (Basel). 2022 Dec 21;11(1):1. doi: 10.3390/sports11010001. PMID: 36668705; PMCID: PMC9864797.
- Katsikari K, Bassa E, Skoufas D, Lazaridis S, Kotzamanidis C, Patikas DA. Kinetic and Kinematic Changes in Vertical Jump in Prepubescent Girls After 10 Weeks of Plyometric Training. Pediatr Exerc Sci. 2020 May 1;32(2):81-88. doi: 10.1123/pes.2019-0188. Epub 2020 Jan 19. PMID: 31958772.
- Lazaridis SN, Bassa EI, Patikas D, Hatzikotoulas K, Lazaridis FK, Kotzamanidis CM. Biomechanical comparison in different jumping tasks between untrained boys and men. Pediatr Exerc Sci. 2013 Feb;25(1):101-13.
- Bassa E., Patikas D, Kotzamanidis C. Activation of antagonist knee muscles during isokinetic efforts in prepubertal and adult males. Pediatr Exerc Sci,, 2005, 17, 65-75.
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