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Ms. Dilhari Senarath

Ms. Dilhari Senarath

BSc in Physiotherapy (Hons), Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

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

Peradeniya, Sri Lanka dilharisenarath@pdn.ac.lk +94-81-3999623

Education & Qualifications

  • BSc in Physiotherapy (Hons) University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2011)
  • Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka (2015)
  • Manual Therapy (Peripheral and Spinal) Manual Therapy Foundation of India

Professional Qualification / Appointments

  • Lecturer (Probationary) Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 2015 June – to date
  • Temporary Lecturer Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 2013 May – 2015 May

Research Interests

Neurological Physiotherapy Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Occupational health Ergonomic Physiotherapy Disability and rehabilitation

Research Publications

  • Senarath MKID. Analysis of pre-test and post-test performance of Second year physiotherapy students at a didactic Lecture. International Journal of Advanced Research and Review, 2(9), 2017; 11-14.
  • Shifna ULB, Dilaxshan V, Nasmy MNM, Sandamali AAK, Sugandika RKDE, Waththage CN, Welgama WRSD, Senarath MKID, Bandaranayake DW. Awareness and Effectiveness of Physiotherapy Interventions among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Gangawatakoralle. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 7, Issue 9, September 2017. ISSN 2250-3153.
  • Senarath MKID, Thalwaththe STRD, Banneheka BMHSK, "A Survey to Evaluate the Examination Stress of Physiotherapy Undergraduates of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 6 Issue 10, October 2017, 192 - 194.
  • M. K. I. D. Senarath, P. R. Rajeev, R. M. R. U. Ranathunga, A. Rasenthiram, S. A. D. C. S. Senavirathna, D. N. K. M. Senavirathna, H. N. T. M. Somarathna, K. S. P. Maduwanthika and A. A. J. Rajarathne. "Prevalence of neck pain among female sewing workers due to bad posture in garment factories of Kurunegala". iPURSE 2014 (Selected for Oral presentation at iPURSE 2014).
  • Senarath MKID, Banneheka BMHSK. An Evaluation of the Stress Level amongst Third Year Physiotherapy Students during Examination Period. Singapore International Physiotherapy Congress 2014, Abstract E – Book Page no. 47.