The purpose of the MSc "Rehabilitation following Spinal Cord lesions.  Spinal Pain Management " is to present elements of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of the Spinal Column and to analyze mechanisms of traumatic and degenerative lesions of the Spinal Cord.

Additionally the MSc presents clinical and laboratory techniques for diagnosing Spinal Cord injuries, and analyzes treatment-support and rehabilitation techniques for patients with Spinal Cord injuries.

The MSc analyzes the origin and mechanisms of pain of spinal origin and to present modern means and techniques for its treatment.

The MSc aims to raise the awareness of Health Officers on the subjects of Spinal Column and Spinal Cord injuries. The correct clinical approach and timely diagnosis of these lesions is of great importance not only for the final functional result and patient’s quality of life, but also for the financial figures of the Health System.

Objectives of the MSc “Rehabilitation following Spinal Cord lesions.  Spinal Pain Management“ are:

(a) to provide training and expertise to young scientists in the growing field of Spinal Cord Injury and Spinal Pain Management;

(b) to contribute to basic and interpretive research in the fields of nerve damage and spinal pain relief;

(c) to promote the coordinated diagnostic approach, rational management and treatment of patients with spinal cord injury, with an emphasis on the prevention of morbidity and institutionalization, as well as the maintenance of functionality and quality of life, by a well-trained team of health professionals (doctors, nurses, physical therapists, etc.) and

(d) to organize systematic research on the field of Spinal Column and Spinal Cord diseases, at the Medical School of Athens.

The duration of the study at MSc, which leads to obtaining a Postgraduate Diploma in “Rehabilitation following Spinal Cord lesions.  Spinal Pain Management“, lasts four (4) academic semesters, and includes thesis preparation and clinical practice.

For the award of the MSc, the following are required:

A) The concentration of the required teaching units (120 ECTS).

B) Success in course exams.

C) Participation in Clinical Practice Trainings.

D) The successful preparation and presentation of the Diplomatic Thesis.