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Clinical Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Laboratory

Evidence-based research and clinical rehabilitation for chronic conditions — exercise as treatment for pain, heart disease, and breathing problems. University of Thessaly, Central Greece, since 2007.

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Our research

What we study

Three interconnected research lines, each led by a senior faculty PI — from the mechanisms of persistent pain to exercise prescription for chronic disease.

  • Pain Science

    Why pain persists after tissues heal. Nociplastic pain mechanisms, central sensitisation, chronic musculoskeletal conditions, and evidence-based assessment.

    Led by Prof. Eleni Kapreli

  • Cardiac Rehabilitation

    Exercise-based recovery from cardiac events and management of chronic heart conditions. Wearable sensors, telerehabilitation, and home-based programmes.

    Led by Assoc. Prof. Garyfallia Pepera

  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation

    Pulmonary rehabilitation, breathing interventions, and digital health for COPD, post-COVID, and paediatric chronic respiratory diseases.

    Led by Prof. Eleni Kortianou

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About CeprLab

Research, clinical care, and education — in service of science and society

CeprLab is the Clinical Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Laboratory at the University of Thessaly, officially recognised by the Greek Government in 2017 (Government Gazette 2292/B/2017).

We translate physiological evidence into exercise interventions for people living with chronic pain, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory conditions. Our work spans peer-reviewed research, EU-funded projects, clinical assessment, and the training of physiotherapists across Europe.

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  • Established 2007. Officially recognised in 2017 (ΦΕΚ 2292/Β/2017).
  • 15 team members across 5 role tiers — from senior faculty to PhD candidates and technical staff.
  • Four competitively funded projects — through Erasmus+, the Region of Thessaly (Θεσσαλία 2021–2027), and the Hellenic Cardiology Society.
  • Dozens of peer-reviewed publications since 2020, in journals including Journal of Clinical Medicine, Musculoskeletal Science & Practice, and Respiratory Medicine.
  • National, European, and international partnerships, including King's College London and Masaryk University.

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What you'll find here

Three ways into our work — whether you're a clinician seeking referral pathways, a researcher looking for collaborators, or a prospective student.

  • Clinical services

    Cardiac, respiratory, and pain assessments for referred patients. Evidence-based rehabilitation grounded in our published research.

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  • Our team

    Faculty, postdoctoral researchers, PhD candidates, and international collaborators. Open positions for prospective students and researchers.

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  • Publications

    Dozens of peer-reviewed articles, conference proceedings, and book chapters advancing the evidence base for exercise-based care.

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What’s new

The most recent work from across CeprLab — a new publication, a conference, and a new doctoral project. Browse all news.

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Students seeking thesis or doctoral research positions · postdoctoral researchers · visiting scholars — we'd love to hear from you.

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