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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 ...
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 ...
Impact of Work-Related Characteristics on the Job Satisfaction of Physiotherapists Working in Government Hospitals in the Western Province, Sri Lanka

Bogahawatta, BDPA; Rajapakse, RDIL; Vithanage, VV; Senavirathna, SADCS; Govindapala, BGDS (2021)

In today's world, physiotherapists are facing many challenges due to the dynamic nature of their working environment. This study aimed to investigate the influence of work-related factors on job satisfaction among government ...
A Critical Review on Pulse Measuring Devices W.S.R. to A̅yurveda Na̅di Parikṣa̅ as a Non-invasive Diagnostic Method

Keerthisinghe, SMMD; Dushmantha, WKT; Kulanatha, IGPR (2021)

Na̅di Parikṣa̅ is a non-invasive key diagnostic and prognostic method found in Aṣṭastha̅na Parikṣa̅ in A̅yurveda, which can be correlated with the palpation component of general patient examination in modern medicine. ...
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 ...
Birth Weight, Weight Gain and Feeding Pattern as Predictors for the Onset of Obesity in School Children

Pasas, PT; Nawoda, WAA; Batuwangala, DS; Ishaka, KHP; Dayamali, TAT; Priyadarshanie, MN; Rodrigo, I (2021)

Obesity is a global health issue. Early identification is essential to plan interventions and to intervene than to reduce the worsening of obesity and its consequences on the health of ndividuals. The present study was ...
Translation and Validation of the Child Feeding Questionnaire by Birch et al., 2001 to Develop a Sinhala Version

Eknayake, EHMRK; Mudiyanse, RM; Wickramasinghe, VP (2021)

The high prevalence of obesity, as well as growth failure among children, is of great concern, especially in developing countries. Environmental factors, especially familial factors, have a strong influence on the food ...
Awareness and Attitudes of Older Adults in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka towards the Practice of Donning Facemasks during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Das, CV; Krishanthi, NMV; Waidyarathne, BN; Rajakulathunga, D (2021)

The increase in the number of patients with COVID-19 has led to the public donning facemasks. The aged population is more prone to suffer from severe complications due to COVID- 19. As a country with a rapidly ageing ...
Participation in Strength Training Activities and Perceived Benefits among Female Undergraduates

Ranaweera, KKTT; Fernando, DR; Siriwardana, HVYD (2021)

The functional and physiologic adaptations of the body in response to strength training (ST) are of greater importance in the management of a healthy and fit lifestyle. Even though these adaptations are similar among women ...
Factors Associated with Early Post-Partum Haemorrhage among Mothers during Postpartum Period at Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Siriwardena, RNM; Jayathilaka, MRKS; Batagoda, NDG; Indrawansha, KMUJ; Jayathilaka, PLP; Senarath, NSASN; Kanchana, KTG (2021)

Early Post-Partum Hemorrhage (early PPH) is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, where nearly one-quarter of all maternal deaths in most low-income countries. The study aimed to assess the factors associated ...
Effect of Gym Training and Cycling on Albuminuria among Gym Trainees and Professional Cyclists

Kodagoda, KIU; Wickramarachchi, WKDSA; Weerarathne, LRND; Senarathne, UD (2021)

Testing for the effects of physical activities on the health condition of athletes is important. This study aims at studying the effect of cycling and gym training on albuminuria. Thirty gym-trainees in the Gampaha division ...
An Objective Assessment of Knee Jerk Reflex Using a Fibre Optic Goniometer in Professional Rugby Players

Senavirathna, SADCS; Mallawaarachchi, ASP; Karunanayake, AL; Gunawardena, S (2021)

Rugby is identified as a high-intensity team sport that is played professionally worldwide. It is a contact and collision game that may result in the sudden application of forces on lower limb muscles which may excessively ...
Development of Predictive Model to Identify Neonatal Sepsis in Colombo South Teaching Hospital Kalubowila and Castle Street Hospital for Women

Shashinika, KAL; Rathnayake, RMAM; Gayan, HHT; Mendis, AIS; Gamage, M; Tudugala, R; Jayasekara, JMKB (2021)

Neonatal sepsis is a life-threatening illness caused by the blood invasion of microorganisms within the first 28 days of life. As the signs and symptoms of neonatal sepsis are non-specific, and early diagnosis and prompt ...
A Qualitative Analysis of Community Attitudes and Beliefs towards Youth Suicidal Ideation and Behaviour in the Colombo District

Palihawadana, SM; Pandithakoralage, SC (2021)

Suicide is a leading cause of death in young people worldwide, and Sri Lanka still has one of the highest rates of suicide in the world. Many leading approaches to address this issue do not always take into consideration ...
Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Activity of Flemingia vestita Tuber Skin

Madara, JKDMP; Dharmawickreme, RBL; Jayanetti, JKDDT (2021)

Sohphlang is an important medicinal plant found in the North-Eastern region of India which is traditionally recognized for its anthelmintic properties. This study was aimed to screen the phytochemical constituents and ...
Evaluation of Setup Errors in Three-dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy (3D-CRT) for Pelvic Sites by Using Electronic Portal Imaging Device (EPID)

Gunarathne, KACM; Sampath, DC; Rizwy, MM; Ramanathan, V (2021)

The setup error is defined as any deviation between the intended and actual treatment position, and it is determined by measuring the shift of the treatment field position by comparing the treatment image against its ...
Comparison of Demographic, Clinical and Maternal Risk Factors between Neonatal Sepsis and Non-sepsis Patients in Colombo South Teaching Hospital Kalubowila and Castle Street Hospital for Women

Shashinika, KAL; Rathnayake, RMAM; Gayan, HHT; Mendis, AIS; Gamage, M; Tudugala, R; Jayasekara, JMKB (2021)

Neonatal septicaemia is one of the commonest causes of mortality and morbidity among the neonatal population in the world. Clinical features alone may not be specific for the diagnosis of neonatal sepsis as they may mimic ...
Health Related Quality of Life of the Diabetic Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in Central Province of Sri Lanka

Amarasinghe, TS; Kumara, DMID; Damayanthi, HDWT; Warnasooriya, WMSN; Antonypillai, C (2021)

Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is understood as the individual perception of health in the context of the culture and value system in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, and concerns. The ...
A Study on the Impact of Pharmacist Intervention in Patient Counselling on Medication Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Fernando, WT; Munasinghe, PCP; Liyanaarachchi, LHPE; Nelumdeniya, RM; Pathirana, RN; Fernandopulle, R (2021)

Patient counselling is an important task to improve medication management in non-communicable diseases. A prospective interventional pre-post study was conducted in the medical clinic at University Hospital- KDU to investigate ...
Evaluation of In vitro Anti-acne Activity and Formulation of Anti-acne Cream from Methanolic Extract of Nymphaea nouchali Pollens

Weeraratne, DR; Hemarathna, LADWP (2021)

Acne vulgaris is a dermatological disorder. Although definite therapeutic agents are using in the treatment, herbal medicines are also still useful in the management of acne. The current study was designed to scientifically ...

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