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    Qualifications

  • M.Med in Rehabilitataion Medicine & Physical Therapy ( TMC , HUST , China )

    B.Sc (Hons) in Physiotherapy (PDN , SL)

    Diploma in Exercise and Sports Sciences (Faculty of Medicine , PDN , SL)

     

    Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations

  • Member of Charted Society of Physiotherapy , Sri Lanka 

    Sri Lanka Medical Council - Professions Supplementary to Medicine , Registered Physiotherapist  ( Reg.No: 427 )

    Member of National Science Foundation

    Advisory committee board member - M.Sc in Sports Physiotherapy , Faculty of Allied Health Sciences , General Sir Jhon Kothalawala University .

    Research Interests

  • Injury prevention

    Sports injury rehabilitation

    Biology of Physical activities 

    Exercise medicine 

    Neuromuscular function inrelated to Sports and Physical activities 

    Research Grants/Research Awards

  • China Scholarship Council Awards for Masters studies in 2015

    Research Publication in Indexed Journals

  • The Prevalence of Hamstring Tightness among the Male Athletes of University of Peradeniya in 2010, Sri Lanka

    Article (PDF Available) · January 2013 with 540 Reads

    Published as full paper at the National/International Conferences/Symposium

  • 2021

    1. L Weerarathna, G Withnage, X Nan, X Fan, X Tao The Relationship between Hamstring Flexibility with Functional disability, H: Q Co Activation Ratio and Pelvic Alignment of Recreational Athletes with Non-Specific Low Back Pain, International Conference of Sport Science-AESA, 2021.

    2.M.K.K.Perera , L.R.N.D.Weerarathna , The effect of Pre participation event on Traithlon performance of elite male triathletes in Sri Lanka , IPURSE 2021 , Sri Lanka . (Accepted )

    2. K.I.U.Kodagoda ,SA Wickramaarchchi , L.R.N.D.Weerarathna , Relationship between Gym Training and Albuminuria Among Female Gym Trainees , IPURSE 2021 , Sri Lanka . (Accepted)

    3. K.I.U.Kodagoda , S.A.Wickramaarchchi , L.R.N.D.Weerarathna , Effect of Cycling on Albuminuria , IPURSE 2021 , Sri Lanka .(Accepted )

    4. D.S.L.Perera , L.R.N.D.Weerarathna , IPURSE 2021 , Sri Lanka (Accepted )

    5.M.K.K.Perera , L.R.N.D.Weerarathna , Analysis of Physiological Parameters of Elite Triathletes of Sri Lanka , KDUIRC 2021 ( Oral presentation)

    6.  K.I.U.Kodagoda ,SA Wickramaarchchi , L.R.N.D.Weerarathna , Relationship between Gym Training and Albuminuria Among Female Gym Trainees , KDUIRC 2021 , Sri Lanka . 

    2020

    1. K.C.Gunasekara , L.R.N.D.Weerarathna , R.K.Atygelle , Injury Patterns Among Sri Lanka Army Football Players , International Conference of Sports Science , AESA 2020.

     

    2. S.E.A.K.Samarathunga , L.R.N.D.Weerarathna , The Effectiveness of Buddy starpping Vs Splinting for treating Proximal Interphalangeal joint collateral ligament Injuries of Athletes , 7th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference , Sri Lanka .

    2019

    1. D.Abeyrathna , L.R.N.D.Weerarathna , Prevalance of Ankel Sprains and Impact of Risk Factors for the onset of ankle injuries among University Feild Hockey Players in Sri Lanka , ICSUSL 2019, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

     

    2. GWCR Withanage, Xieling Fen, LRND Weerarathna, Xia Nan, Cheng Hong, Xu Qun , Comparison of the Effectiveness of Ischemic compression , Dry Cupping and Combined Therapy for Treating Myofascial Trigger Points , KDUIRC 2019 , Sri Lanka .

    3.J.M.M.T.S.Kumarihami , L.R.N.D.Weerarathna , Effect of Therapeutic Exercise Program for the Development of Fine and Gross Motor Skills of Hearing Impaired Children ,International Conference for Physiotherapist , Occupational Therapist & Speech and Language Therapists , ICPOSL 2019 , Sri Lanka.

     

     

    Published in abstract/Extended abstract at the National/International Conferences/Symposium

  • 2021

    1.L Weerarathna, G Withnage, X Nan, X Fan, X Tao The Relationship between Hamstring Flexibility with Functional disability, H: Q Co Activation Ratio and Pelvic Alignment of Recreational Athletes with Non-Specific Low Back Pain, International Conference of Sport Science-AESA, 2021.

    2.M.K.K.Perera , L.R.N.D.Weerarathna , The effect of Pre participation event on Traithlon performance of elite male triathletes in Sri Lanka , IPURSE 2021 , Sri Lanka . (Accepted )

    3. K.I.U.Kodagoda ,SA Wickramaarchchi , L.R.N.D.Weerarathna , Relationship between Gym Training and Albuminuria Among Female Gym Trainees , IPURSE 2021 , Sri Lanka . (Accepted)

    4. K.I.U.Kodagoda , S.A.Wickramaarchchi , L.R.N.D.Weerarathna , Effect of Cycling on Albuminuria , IPURSE 2021 , Sri Lanka .(Accepted )

    5. D.S.L.Perera , L.R.N.D.Weerarathna , IPURSE 2021 , Sri Lanka (Accepted )

    6.M.K.K.Perera , L.R.N.D.Weerarathna , Analysis of Physiological Parameters of Elite Triathletes of Sri Lanka , KDUIRC 2021 ( Oral presentation )

     

    2020

    1. K.C.Gunasekara , L.R.N.D.Weerarathna , R.K.Atygelle , Injury Patterns Among Sri Lanka Army Football Players , International Conference of Sports Science , AESA 2020.

    2. S.E.A.K.Samarathunga , L.R.N.D.Weerarathna , The Effectiveness of Buddy starpping Vs Splinting for treating Proximal Interphalangeal joint collateral ligament Injuries of Athletes , 7th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference , Sri Lanka .

    2019

    1. D.Abeyrathna , L.R.N.D.Weerarathna , Prevalance of Ankel Sprains and Impact of Risk Factors for the onset of ankle injuries among University Feild Hockey Players in Sri Lanka , ICSUSL 2019, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    2. GWCR Withanage, Xieling Fen, LRND Weerarathna, Xia Nan, Cheng Hong, Xu Qun , Comparison of the Effectiveness of Ischemic compression , Dry Cupping and Combined Therapy for Treating Myofascial Trigger Points , KDUIRC 2019 , Sri Lanka .

    3.J.M.M.T.S.Kumarihami , L.R.N.D.Weerarathna , Effect of Therapeutic Exercise Program for the Development of Fine and Gross Motor Skills of Hearing Impaired Children ,International Conference for Physiotherapist , Occupational Therapist & Speech and Language Therapists , ICPOSL 2019 , Sri Lanka.

    4. Kodagoda K.I.U , Wickramaarachchi W.K.D.S.A ,Weerarathna L.R.N.D , Senarathne U.D ,Effect of Gym training and cycling on albuminuria among gym trainees and proffesional cyclists ICSUSL 2019, Sri Lanka.

     

    2018

    1. SitinayakSMSH e , Weerarathna LRND , Ekanayake GLK , Efficiency of a Hydration Plan on Hydration level of Elite female Hockey Players , NIFIZA conference 2018


    2. Gunarathna BPGS , Weerarathna LRND , Chandrathilake N , Effectivenss of Aquatic Exercises ( Hydrotherapy ) For aiding Recover of Women Karate Athletes : A Case Study, Srilanka Sports and Exercise Medicine Conference -SLSEM2018 , page 8 ( 6th – 9th September 2018) PP


    3. Kuruppuarachchi K.A.L.G . Weerarathna L.R.N.D , Senanayake D , Injury occurrence pattern among Sri Lankan National Pool Athletes in 2013 : A Case study , Srilanka Sports and Exercise Medicine Conference -SLSEM2018 , page 9 ( 6th – 9ht September 2018) PP

    2017

    1. Manawadu R.R. , Weerarathna L.R.N.D. Seresinhe R.T , Prevelence of Risk factors for Non communicable diseases among students of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka . A case study ISAE 2017 , University of Ruhuna , Sri Lanka 173 – 176 . (full papaer) 19th January 2017

    2. Gunasekara K.C., Weerarathna L.R.N.D.and Atygalla R.K. (2017).Extrinsic factors affecting the most prominenet injury pattern among sri lankan army foot ball players, KDUIRC 10th international research conference ,Basic and applied science abstract book ,page 55( 3rd and 4th august 2017 )PP

    3. SMSH Sitinayake , Weerarathna LRND, GLK Ekanayake Effect of BMI on energy expenditure of elite female athletes KDUIRC 10th international research conference ,Allied health in the Global environment : Challenges and opportuinities abstract book ,page 70 ( 3rd and 4th august 2017 )PP

     

    2016

    1.Sitinayake SMSH , Weerarathna LRND , Ekanayake GLK, Efficiency of a Hydration Plan on Hydration level of Elite female Hockey Players , IPURSE 2016 , University of Peradeniya , Oral Presentation ( 1st - 4th November 2016 )

    2012

    1. Weerasekara I, Kumari I, Weerarathna N, Withanage C, Wanniarachchi C, Mariayanayagam Y, Vigneshwaran S, Shivaraja S and Suraweera H (2012). The prevalence of Hamstring tightness among male athletes of University of Peradeniya in 2010. 44th Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health Conference, BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 44th APACH abstract book; page 222, PP1-16.


    2. Weerasekara I, Kumari I, Weerarathna N, Withanage C, Wanniarachchi C, Mariayanayagam Y, Vigneshwaran S, Shivaraja S and Suraweera H (2012). The prevalence of Hamstring tightness among male athletes of University of Peradeniya in 2010. 3rd South Asian Physiologists Association Conference at Taj Samudra, Colombo, Sri Lanka.3rd SAAP conference abstract book; page 129, PP 55.


    3. Weerasekara I, Kumari I, Weerarathna N, Withanage C, Wanniarachchi C, Mariayanayagam Y, Vigneshwaran S, Shivaraja S and Suraweera H The prevalence of Hamstring tightness among male athletes of University of Peradeniya in 2010, Annual Research Journal of SLSAJ (2012),Vol. 12, pp. 56-58 ..Full paper

     

    Editor-in-Chief of Journals/Editorial Board Member/Program Chair/Reviewer

  • Reviewer 

    1. KDUIRC 2021 - Reviewer 

    2. ICSUSL 2021 - Reviewer

    Positions Held/Hold or service Rendering/Rendering (University Level/National Level/International Level)

  • Member of the Faculty board - 2012 March to 2015 September & 2018 July to date 

    Member of the Faculty Research committee - 2019 to 2020

    Member of the Faculty Quality Assurance Cell - 2020 to date 

    Member of the University Buissness Linkage Cell - 2020 to date 

    Member of the University Web committee - 2013 to 2015