Dr. V.V. Senadheera

01 Education & Qualifications

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PhD, Digital LearningBoard of Study in Digital Learning, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

2015

BSc in PhysiotherapySecond Class Honours (Upper Division)

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Diploma in Exercise and Sport Sciences

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Qualified & Registered Physiotherapist

02 Academic Appointments

Aug 2025 – Present

Senior LecturerDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya

Sep 2017 – Aug 2025

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

Jan 2016 – Sep 2017

Temporary DemonstratorDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya

03 Research Interests

• Physiotherapy Education
• Digital Learning
• Tele-rehabilitation
• Biomechanics
• Community-based Rehabilitation

04 Recent Publications

1. Senadheera, V. V., Ediriweera, D. S., & Rupasinghe, T. P. (2026). Recent Trends in Utilising MOODLE LMS for Digital Learning in Higher Education. Journal of Innovative Practices in Education, 2(2), 81–108.
2. Senadheera, V. V., Ediriweera, D. S., & Rupasinghe, T. P. (2024). Instructional Design Models for Digital Learning in Higher Education – A Scoping Review. Journal of Learning for Development, 11(1), 15–26.
3. Senadheera, V. V., Rupasinghe, T. P., & Ediriweera, D. S. (2024). ‘Connective Alignment’ as the Educational Approach for Higher Education in the Digital Age. Journal of Learning for Development, 11(1), 172–180.
4. Senadheera, V. V., Muthukumarana, C. K., Ediriweera, D. S., & Rupasinghe, T. P. (2024). Impact of microlearning on academic performance of students in higher education: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Multidisciplinary and Translational Research, 9(1), 10–25.
5. Malwanage, K. T., Senadheera, V. V., & Dassanayake, T. L. (2022). Effect of balance training on footwork performance in badminton: An interventional study. PLoS One, 17(11), e0277775.
6. Muthukumarana, C., Jayasinghe, C., Pavithra, T., Nusky, M., Rosan, M., Prasanna, I., Senadheera, V., & Abeysundara, S. (2022). Screen Time and Level of Perceived Stress Among Students of University of Peradeniya During COVID-19 Pandemic. Sri Lankan Journal of Health Sciences, 1(2).
7. Samarakoon, S., Perera, L., Pahalawattage, N. J., Riswan, A. J. M., Madhushani, R. D., Perera, L., Senadheera, V. V., & Banneheka, S. (2022). Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceived Barriers Towards Evidence-based Practice Among Government Sector Physiotherapists in Sri Lanka. Journal of Health Sciences and Innovative Research, 3(1).
8. Vindya Vimani Senadheera, Sithravelayuthan Mayooran, Abdul Majeed Mohomad Rikas, Agampodi Liyanage Indrajith Prasanna, K. T. M. (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.
9. Vindya Vimani Senadheera, Sithravelayuthan Mayooran, Mahinda Wickramaratne, A. L. I. P. (2021). Pattern of Injuries Related to Badminton among Elite Junior Badminton Players in Kandy District – Sri Lanka. American Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 9(1), 4–7.
10. Senadheera, V. V. (2019). Epidemiological review of badminton related injuries among competitive badminton players. International Journal of Sports Science and Physical Education, 4(3), 41–44.
11. Senadheera, V. V., Mayooran, S., & Dissanayake, J. K. (2019). Elbow, wrist and hand tendinopathies in badminton players. American Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 7(1), 16–19.

05 Contribution to Faculty / University

• Chair – Faculty Information and Communication Technology Services Committee, 2026 – Present
• President – Peradeniya University Allied Health Sciences Teachers’ Association, 2026 – Present
• Faculty Representative – University Ranking Committee, 2026 – Present
• Member – Faculty Strategic Planning and Monitoring Committee
• Member – Faculty Ethics Review Committee
• Member – Faculty Higher Degrees Committee

06 Grants Received

University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka, under university research grant URG/2019/05/AHS, for the study “Epidemiology of Badminton related injuries and effects of static and dynamic stretching exercises on injury prevention and performance among junior Badminton players in Kandy district – Sri Lanka”.