Browsing by Author "Perera, ADP"
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Association between Ankle Dorsiflexion and Non-contact Low Back Pain among Adolescent Fast Bowlers in Division 1 Boys’ Schools in Colombo
Jayasinghe, HWUS; Swaris, TIS; Weerasooriya, DS; Mayura, NVD; Bandara, IMS; Disanayaka, DMKH; Perera, ADP (2021)Despite the popularity of Sri Lankan cricket, there are a drastically low number of studies related to school level fast bowlers. This study aimed to investigate the association of ankle dorsiflexion with non-contact low ... -
The Association between Body Mass Index and Lumbar Lordosis Angle among Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain in Selected Teaching Hospitals within Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Dasanayake, DARP; Fernando, WJTTN; Withanage, HEK; Perera, ADP; Nanayakkara, BCIJ; Jayasinghe, HWUS (2022)Chronic low back pain is a major complaint among Sri Lankan population regardless of age, gender, and ethnicity. It is very important to investigate on how Body Mass Index (BMI) influences on the changes in Lumbar Lordosis ... -
Association between Musculoskeletal Pain Symptoms and Physical Activity Level among Undergraduates of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences- Kotelawala Defence University: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
Thisara, MDPB; Subasinghe, NN; Katuwendeniya, TH; Perera, ADP; Jayalath, JLR; Jayasinghe, HWUS (2022)As a result of online learning methods, undergraduate students have adapted to prolong static position which has encouraged to a sedentary life style resulting low physical activity level and it is associated with high ... -
Association of Hamstring Flexibility on Spinal Mobility and Health Related Quality of Life among Female Obese Undergraduates of Allied Health Sciences in General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
de Silva, SHSC; de Silva, MBTB; Sanjeewani, RAG; Perera, ADP (2023-09)Due to the fact of spending high seated time of undergraduates, there will be an increasing obesity risk and low health related quality of life. The objective of the current study was to assess the effect of hamstring ... -
Association of quadriceps and hamstring muscle strengths with low back pain due to non-contact injuries among fast bowlers aged between 15 – 19 years in division 1 boys’ schools in Colombo
Swaris, TIS; Jayasinghe, HWUS; Weerasooriya, DS; Maura, NVD; Bandara, IMS; Disanayake, DMKH; Perera, ADP (2020)Abstract. The purpose of this study was to investigate how quadriceps and hamstring muscle strengths associate with low back pain (LBP) due to non-contact injuries among 102 fast bowlers aged between 15-19 years at ... -
Comparison of Health related Physical Fitness Components in Young Male Rugby and Soccer Players in Kotelawala Defence University
Siriwardana, RP; Bandaranayake, AKMSS; Perera, ADP (2023-09)Physical fitness plays a major role in determining the player’s athletic performance, especially in the games of rugby and soccer. It is essential for implementing specify coaching, strength and conditioning programs for ... -
Comparison of Lower Extremity Intrinsic Factors Between Non-Contact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injured and Non-Injured Elite Football Players of the Super League in Sri Lanka
Keshara, JS; Wijerathne, MRBP; Rodrigo, PAPM; Perera, ADP; Dabare, HPM (2021)Non-contact Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are one of the commonest types of knee injuries among elite football players, which has a negative impact on the overall performance and quality of life of players. ... -
Effects of Respiratory Muscle Training (RMT) on Respiratory Functions and Rowing Performances in Sri Lankan Rowers: A Randomized Control Study
Perera, ADP; Ariyasinghe, A; Kariyawasam, A (2018)Respiratory muscle training is known to improve respiratory functions and performance in sportsmen. The aim of this study was to determine effects of a 12-week specific respiratory muscle training program on the rowing ... -
Effects of Respiratory Muscle Training (RMT) on Ventilatory Parameters and Respiratory Muscle Strength (RMS) in Different Postures of the Rowing Stroke in Professional Male Rowers in Sri Lanka
Perera, ADP (2021)Rowing places ‘extreme’ demands on ventilation due to the cramped body posture during the rowing stroke. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a 12-week respiratory muscle training (RMT) program on ... -
Familial Tendency of Rheumatoid Arthritis among Patients Attending Specialist Clinics in Sri Lanka
Perera, ADP; Dissanayake, VHW; Dassanayake, TDMSB (2015)Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an auto immune disease mainly caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Few studies on familial incidence for RA have been conducted in Sri Lanka. The aims were to document ... -
How can we learn to Work Together? Perceptions on Teaching / Learning Methods of Inter Professional Education (IPE) amongst Pre-Registration Students from Different Health Professions in Sri Lanka
Perera, ADP; Karunathilake, IM; Olupeliyawa, A; Ishara, MH (2014)Inter-professional education (IPE) is important in developing good working relationships between different health professionals. One of the key determinants of successful IPE is identifying the teaching / learning methods ... -
Prevalence of Flatfoot and its Correlation with Age, Gender and BMI among Undergraduates at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
Jayabandara, KA; Rodrigo, SADK; Nadeeshan, HKS; Wanniarachchi, C; Rajathewa, RMAPI; Makuloluwa, PTR; Perera, ADP (2018)Flatfoot, also known as pes planus is a postural deformity, congenital or pathological due to collapse of foot arches. It leads to entire sole of foot to contact ground completely or near-completely. The objectives of ... -
Sedentary Behavior and Social Loneliness in Before, During and After the Lockdown Periods in COVID-19 Pandemic among Physiotherapy Undergraduate Students in Sri Lanka
Jayasingha, SA; Kariyawasam, VMP; Jagathsiri, HHDD; Perera, ADP (2023-09)The COVID-19 pandemic had become a major global threat in whole over the world. To control the rapid infection, the country was lockdown. The aim of this study was to assess the level of sedentary behavior and social ...