Browsing by Author "Perera, GAD"
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Case Control Study on the Association between Disability Due to Lower Back Pain and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction among Three to Six (3-6) Months Post-Partum Women
Wijetunge, SK; Kandanarachchi, SM; Weerasooriya, RMHK; Perera, GAD; Jayawardana, S (2022)Low back pain (LBP) is a common disorder which negatively influences the quality of life in postpartum women. The female body undergoes drastic changes during pregnancy and childbirth. The changes in the pelvic floor ... -
The Correlation between Incidence of Falls and Quadriceps Muscle Strength among Patients with COPD from Two Selected Government Hospitals in Colombo District
Malsri, DGS; Gordon, LA; Wijesiriwardana, VR; Perera, GAD (2021)Skeletal muscle dysfunction is one of the extrapulmonary manifestations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Quadriceps muscle strength plays an important role in maintaining the postural stability ... -
The Correlation between Incidence of Falls and Quadriceps Muscle Strength among Patients with COPD from Two Selected Government Hospitals in Colombo District
Malsri, DGS; Gordon, LA; Wijesiriwardana, VR; Perera, GAD (2021)Skeletal muscle dysfunction is one of the extrapulmonary manifestations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Quadriceps muscle strength plays an important role in maintaining the postural ... -
Effectiveness of Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme on Cardiovascular Endurance in Patients Attending Cardiology Unit, National Hospital, Sri Lanka
Perera, GAD; Bogoda, JK; Siriwardana, SDPM; Athukorala, ADSM (2021)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in low- and middle-income countries. Cardiovascular diseases caused 34% of total deaths in 2016 in Sri Lanka. Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) programme is the medically ... -
Prevalence of forward head posture and its’ relationship with neck pain among sewing machine operators in two selected garment factories in Kaluthara district
Wagachchi, DT; Jayamanne, MS; Adikari, AMLUK; Kodagoda, IDL; Mudalige, YT; Perera, GAD (2020)Abstract: Neck pain is one of the very common musculoskeletal symptoms among sewing machine operators. Sewing machine operation which is carried out in a forward inclined position over prolonged period makes them ... -
Prevalence Of Urinary Incontinence And Its Association With Risk Factors In Three Months Postpartum Women Attending MOH Clinics Registered Under Colombo Municipal Council During September And October 2019
Ranasinghe, KMR; Madhurangi, MAN; Samarasinghe, IS; Yapa, NAVW; Widanagamage, JI; Ruwandika, VS; Perera, GAD (2020)Abstract: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common symptom after pregnancy causing distress, embarrassment among women and is often under reported due to misbelieves, unawareness and shame. This study is aimed to determine ... -
Relationship between Heart Recovery Rate, Physical Activity Level, Body Mass Index and Sedentary Behavior among Undergraduates of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
Jayasekara, JMLN; Fernando, PVL; Karunathilake, WDUV; Perera, GAD; Thuduvage, VS (2023-09) -
Relationship between Postural Balance and Falls in Elderly People in Two Selected Elders’ Homes in Colombo District
Kandege, IM; Pramodhya, LGO; Perera, GAD (2021)Aging is a natural process that results from the impact of the accumulation of various molecular and cellular changes over time at the biological level. This process leads to a gradual reduction in physical health. Falls ... -
Relationship between Static Foot Posture and Ankle Range of Motion among the Physiotherapy Undergraduates of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University
Thilakarathne, KGTM; Rathnayake, MLH; Samarasinghe, KVDA; Perera, GAD; Kalyani, HHN (2022)Foot biomechanics play a significant role in the quality of standing and ambulation. Different types of foot posture and foot’s loading characteristics can lead for alterations of foot structure which may cause long term ... -
The Relationship between the Anthropometric Indices and Hypertension in Elderly Population at Elderly Homes in the Medical O cer of Health Area of Piliyandala in Sri Lanka
Goonesekera, SA; Samoda, TVKH; Sankalpa, MDH; Perera, GAD (2023-09)In Sri Lanka, the prevalence of hypertension has increased with age in adults. Obesity can be explained by di erent anthropometric indices. The objective of the study was to investigate the relationship between anthropometric ...