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Mr. A.M. Mohamed Rikas

Mr. A.M. Mohamed Rikas

Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Physiotherapy

Lecturer (Probationary) · Department of Physiotherapy
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences · University of Peradeniya

Peradeniya, Sri Lanka rikaz@ahs.pdn.ac.lk +9477 8700998
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Education & Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Physiotherapy

Academic Appointments

  • Lecturer (Probationary) Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya July 2023 – Present
  • Assistant Lecturer Department of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo May 2023
  • Temporary Demonstrator Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya October 2020 – October 2022

Research Interests

Neuro-musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Biomechanics and Movement Analysis Functional Enhancement and Injury Prevention

Recent Publications

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  • Rikas A.M.M., Jayasinghe H.C.B., Dasanayaka D.A.R.K., Wadugodapitiya S.I., Yasaratne B.M.G.D. (2022) Effectiveness of an Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Lung Diseases – A Pilot Study, Peradeniya University Physiotherapy Congress.
  • Rikas, A.M.M., Ajmala, H., Hana, M.H.F., Herath, H.M.G.S., Karunaratne, N.G.Y.W., Senarath, M.K.I.D. and Banneheka, B.M.H.S.K., (2021) Effect of General Physical Activity on the Flexibility of Lumbar Spine and Lower Limbs in Healthy Undergraduates: A Cross-Sectional Study. SLIIT Journal of Humanities and Sciences, 2(1), p.19-28. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/sjhs.v2i1.3
  • A.M.M. Rikas, H. Ajmala, M.H.F. Hana, H.M.G.S. Herath, N.G.Y.W. Karunaratne, M.K.I.D. Senarath and B.M.H.S.K. Banneheka, (2021) Effect of Gender and Physical Activity on Flexibility of the Trunk and Lower Body among Students of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya. Health and Society, Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2021, Sri Lanka, Vol. 23, 11th & 12th November 2021.
  • Senadheera, V. V., Malwanage, K. T., Mayooran, S., Rikas, A. M. M., and Prasanna, A. L. I. (2021). People with physical disabilities in Sri Lanka are in need for the service of community physiotherapists. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 8(8), 3799–3804. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20213005

Contact Information

Department of Physiotherapy,
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences,
University of Peradeniya,
Augusta Hill, Sri Amarawansa Mawatha,
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
rikaz@ahs.pdn.ac.lk
+9477 8700998

Memberships

Member, Alumni Association of Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya.

Awards

Convocation Award of 'Alumni Association of the Department of Physiotherapy Prize for Excellence in Clinical Practice in Physiotherapy', at General Convocation 2019, University of Peradeniya.
Dean's Award for the Excellence in Academic Performance, 2019.
Award for the Best Research Paper Presentation in the field of Health Sciences and Nursing at SICASH International Conference, 2021.