Mr. Mayooran Sithravelayuthan

Education & Qualifications

• BSc in Physiotherapy (Hons) (2012) University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
• M.Phil (2019) Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
• Post Graduate Diploma in Health Development (2014) Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Fellowship Diploma in Orthopaedic Rehabilitation LASHS (UK)
• Diploma in Exercise and Sport Sciences (2011) Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Professional Qualifications / Appointments

• Lecturer (Probationary) Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 2015 June – to date
• Visiting Lecturer Department of Sport Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University
• Visiting Lecturer Diploma in Exercise and Sport Sciences course at Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya
• Temporary Lecturer Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya 2013 May – 2015 May
• Physiotherapist Handicap International - Sri Lanka for 'Sport for All' project funded by European Union 2012 Feb – 2013 May
• Internationally certified Shockwave Therapy Practitioner International Society of Medical Shockwave Treatment
• Certification in Sports Physiotherapy Elite Academy Sports Medicine - University of Melbourne - Australia

Research Interests

Research Publications (Recent)

• Senadheera,V., Mayooran. S, Banneheka, S. (2017). Participation in regular leisure-time physical exercises: Prevalence and associated factors among a group of Physiotherapy students in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 4(6), 163 - 166.
• Mayooran S., Nanayakkara S.D.I et al (2015). Prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries related to running and predisposing factors leading to the injuries: A study among short-distance runners in Sri Lanka. Presented at World Congress in Sports and Exercise Medicine - Malaysia.
• Weerasinghe, W.M.C.O., Mayooran S., and et al (2014). Prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries in lower back and lower extremity in track and field athletes in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Health, Physical Education & Computer Science in Sports. Vol.15 No.01.
• Mayooran, S., Subasinghe, S.M.R.S. and et al (2014). Comparison of body composition between children of urban and rural areas: a study among school children in central province of Sri Lanka, European International Journal of Applied Science and Technology. Vol. 01. No. 03. May 2014.
• Mayooran, S., Rajaratne, S.A., and et al (2014). A comparative study on ventilatory function among disabled athletes, disabled non-athletes and able-bodied individuals in Sri Lanka. Presented at Annual Scientific Session - Physiological Society of Sri Lanka – 2014 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• Mayooran, S., Jayawardana, R.A.D.W.U. and et al (2014). Aerobic capacity of individual with disabilities: Comparative study among military soldiers and civil population in Sri Lanka. Proceeding journal of 05th International Sports Science Conference - 2014 in Pattaya, Thailand.
• Mayooran, S. Kodikara, D.T. and et al (2013). Evaluation of anthropometric parameters of Sri Lankan rugby players. Presented at International Sports Science Students Conference - 2013 in Kula Lumpur, Malaysia.
• Mayooran, S., Attygalla, R.K. and et al, (2011) Identification and Comparison on Level of Physical fitness among children of urban and rural areas in central province of Sri Lanka. Presented at International Sports Science Students Conference - 2013 in Kula Lumpur, Malaysia.
• Harknett, S., Mayooran, S. and et al, 2012, A case report review on Best practices in sports for development. Presented at International conference on Sports for development - 2012 in Jharkhand, India.
• Mayooran, S., Sarusan, S. and et al. (2012) 'A study on disability sports in northern province of Sri Lanka'. Poster presentation on International Sports Medicine Conference - 2012 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• Harknett, S., Mayooran, S. and et al. (2013). 'Sport for All' - Manual published by Handicap International Sri Lanka for European Union funded project. (Contributing author for Chapter 02 – Disability and Inclusion & Chapter 06 – Health and Safety)