{"id":18249,"date":"2026-11-05T09:01:54","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T09:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atticarehab.gr\/aging-as-a-challenge-for-rehabilitation-an-interdisciplinary-approach\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T09:39:28","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T09:39:28","slug":"aging-as-a-challenge-for-rehabilitation-an-interdisciplinary-approach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atticarehab.gr\/en\/aging-as-a-challenge-for-rehabilitation-an-interdisciplinary-approach\/","title":{"rendered":"Aging as a Challenge for Rehabilitation \u2013 An Interdisciplinary Approach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Scientific Conference held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the premises of <strong>Attica Rehabilitation Center<\/strong> concluded successfully, with strong participation and meaningful discussions.<\/p>\n<p>Distinguished speakers, including <strong>Mr. Ilias Panagiotopoulos<\/strong>, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Emeritus Professor at the Department of Medicine, University of Patras, President of E.Di.K.E.; 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