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• Physiotherapy Skills
• Pediatric Physiotherapy
• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
• Neurological Physiotherapy

• Physical activity and physical fitness among children and adolescents, body composition measurements, Artificial intelligence and telerehabilitation

Full paper Publications:

• Bajunaid, R., Niu, C., Hambly, C., Liu, Z., Yamada, Y., Aleman-Mateo, H., Anderson, L.J., Arab, L., Baddou, I., Bandini, L., Dabare, P., 2025. Predictive equation derived from 6,497 doubly labelled water measurements enables the detection of erroneous self-reported energy intake. Nature food, pp.1-14.
• Dabare, P., Wickramasinghe, P., Waidyatilaka, I., Devi, S., de Lanerolle Dias, M., Wickremasinghe, R., Samaranayake, D., Jayawardena, R., Hills, A.P. and Lanerolle, P., 2025. Validation of physical activity recall questionnaire and log using doubly-labelled water in Sri Lankan children. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, pp.1-7.
• Senanayake, S. P., Dabare, P., Silva, A. R. N., Pushpika, S., & Maddumage, R. (2024). A Validation Study to Assess the Concurrent Validity of the Beep Test as a Proxy for Cardiopulmonary Endurance, Using VO2 Max as the Criterion Standard. European Journal of Sport Sciences, 3(1), 38–42. https://doi.org/10.24018/ejsport.2024.3.1.131
• Halsey, L.G., Careau, V., Ainslie, P.N., Alemán-Mateo, H., Andersen, L.F., Anderson, L.J., Arab, L., Baddou, I., Bandini, L., Bedu-Addo, K. and Blaak, E.E., Dabare, P., et al. 2023. Greater male variability in daily energy expenditure develops through puberty. Biology letters, 19(9), p.20230152.
• Dabare, P., Wickramasinghe, P., Waidyatilaka, I., Devi, S., Kurpad, A.V., Samaranayake, D., de Lanerolle-Dias, M., Wickremasinghe, R., Hills, A.P. and Lanerolle, P., 2023. Prediction Equation for Physical Activity Energy Expenditure in 11–13-Year-Old Sri Lankan Children. Nutrients, 15(4), p.906.
• Dabare HPM, Wickramasinghe VP, Waidyatilaka PHIU, Devi S, Kurpad AV, Samaranayake D, de Lanerolle-dias M, Wickremasinghe R, Hills AP, Lanerolle P., 2022. Validation of accelerometer-based energy expenditure equations using doubly-labelled water technique in 11-13 year-old Sri Lankan children. Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 50(4), 637-643.
• Dabare HPM, Waidyatilaka PHIU, Jayawardena R, Wickremasinghe R, Hills AP, Wickramasinghe VP, Lanerolle P., 2019. School-based physical activity intervention in 11-13-year-oldadolescents: Study Protocol for Cluster Randomized Control Trial. International Journal of Clinical Trials, 6(3):129-137.doi.10.18203/2349-3259.ijct20193216  https://www.ijclinicaltrials.com/index.php/ijct/article/view/325

Abstract / Conference presentations:

• KADK Sandamali, MP Wadanamby, AMSDM Gunarathne, R Tudugala, and HPM Dabare. Cervical active range of motion in patients with chronic neck pain in selected hospitals in Colombo district, Sri Lanka. World Physiotherapy Congress 2025.Poster presentation 
• KADK Sandamali, MP Wadanamby, AMSDM Gunarathne, R Tudugala, and HPM Dabare. Scapula Dyskinesis in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain in Selected Hospitals in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. Abstract book. Pg50. 
• LHG Abhishek, RTMN Fernando, DS Hewagamage, and HPM Dabare. Factors Affecting Exercise Adherence among Children Diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) in Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Sri Lanka: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.17th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. Abstract book. Pg6.
• Munasinghe MADD, Thilakarathna LACK, Kalansooriya CJ, Jayasekara MMPT, Dabare HPM. Health related physical fitness among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Hospital: a case control study. The Sri Lanka Medical Association. 137^thAnniversary International Medical Congress. S52
• Munasinghe MADD, Thilakarathna LACK, Kalansooriya CJ, Jayasekara MMPT, Dabare HPM. Comparison of Physical Activity Level and Health Related Physical Fitness Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Hospital – Case Control Study. Physiotherapy Research Conference 2024: KDUphyzoRC 2024. Proceedings and Abstract book. Pg 27.
• Pathiraja SPHS, Dabare HPM, Karunarathne DDTI. Refusal of Hemodialysis among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease attending Nephrology Clinic at Base Hospital Padaviya - Sri Lanka. 2nd Multidisciplinary Research Conference 2023 (MRC 2023). Abstract Book Pg 38
• Fernando, T.R.C., Ilham, M.K.M., Subasinghe, P.M.D. and Dabare, H.P.M., 2023. Prevalence of Neck Pain among Military Clerks in the Directorate of Pay and Record and Directorate of Benevolent Fund in Army Camp, Panagoda. 16^th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawela Defence University. 2023. Abstract Book  pp39.
• Dabare HPM, Wickramasinghe VP, Waidyatilaka PHIU, Wickremasinghe R, Hills AP, Lanerolle P. Effect of a school-based physical activity intervention on health-related physical fitness in 11–13-year-old Sri Lankan children. Annual Sessions of Nutrition Society Sri Lanka. 2023. Abstract book. pp 44
• Gunerathne, B.H.S., Weerasinghe, R.D., Wijesundara, W.W.M.S.A.B., Dabare, H.P.M. and Senanayake, S.P., 2022. A Validation Study to Evaluate the Accuracy of the Beep Test in Measuring Cardiopulmonary Endurance Using Maximum Oxygen Uptake (VO2max) as the Gold Standard. 15^th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawela Defence University. 2022. Abstract Book PP 21.
• Wijesinghe, P.R.H.S., Ranganath, L.N.P., De Alwis, W.M.E.S., Dabare, H.P.M. and Chandrathilaka, K.R.M., 2022. Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Injuries among Dancing Undergraduates in the Faculty of Dancing and Drama, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 15^th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawela Defence University. 2022. Abstract Book PP 34.
• Dabare HPM, Wickramasinghe VP, Waidyatilaka PHIU, Devi S, Samaranayake D, de Lanerolle-Dias M, Wickremasinghe R, Jayawardena R, Hills AP, Lanerolle P, Validation Of Physical Activity Recall Questionnaire And Physical Activity Log Using The Gold Standard Doubly-Labelled Water Technique In 11-13 Year-Old Sri Lankan Children. 15^th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawela Defence University. 2022. Abstract Book. pp 23.
• HPM Dabare, VP Wickramasinghe, PHIU Waidyatilaka, S Devi, AV Kurpad, D Samaranayake, M de Lanerolle-Dias, R Wickremasinghe, AP Hills, P Lanerolle Development of accelerometer-based energy expenditure equation in 11-13 year old Sri Lankan children. 23^rd Annual Scientific Congress of the Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, 2020. Abstract Book. PP 52
• Weerarathne BOK, Samudika VGG, Arunakanthi AM, Dabare HPM, Malaviarachchi. 2021. The relationship between early physiotherapy intervention and shoulder joint mobility among breast cancer survivors in Sri Lanka. 14^th International Research Conference of General Sir John Koterlawela Defence University. Abstract book. Pp. 14.
• Keshara, J.S., Wijerathne, M.R.B.P., Rodrigo, P.A.P.M., Perera, A.D.P. and Dabare, H.P.M., 2021. Comparison of Lower Extremity Intrinsic Factors Between Non-Contact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injured and Non-Injured Elite Football Players of the Super League in Sri Lanka. 14^th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawela Defence University. Abstract book. Pp. 15.
• Dabare HPM, Wickramasinghe VP, Waidyatilaka PHIU, Devi S, Kurpad AV, Samaranayake D, de Lanerolle-dias M, Wickremasinghe R, Hills AP, Lanerolle P., 2020. Development of accelerometer-based energy expenditure equation in 11-13 year old Sri Lankan children. 23^rd Annual Scientific Congress of the Sri Lanka College of Pediatricians. Abstract Book. (FP76).
• Dabare, HPM, Waidyatilaka, PHIU, de Lanerolle-Dias, M, Wickremasinghe, R, Jayawardena, R, Hills, AP, Lanerolle, P, Wickramasinghe, VP (2019). Relationship Between Objectively Measured Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Body Mass Index Among 11-13 Year-Old Adolescents In Colombo.132^nd Anniversary International Medical Congress- Sri Lanka Medical Association. Abstract Book.pp 61 http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/21429
• Dabare, HPM, Waidyatilaka, PHIU, de Lanerolle-Dias, M, Wickremasinghe, R, Jayawardena, R, Hills, AP, Lanerolle, P, Wickramasinghe, VP (2018). Relationship Between Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour And Body Composition Among 11-13 Year-old Adolescent Girls In Colombo. 131^st Anniversary International Medical Congress- Sri Lanka Medical Association. Abstract Book.pp121-122. http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/19829
• Dabare HPM, Waidyatilaka PHIU, de Lanerolle-Dias M, Wickremasinghe R, Jayawardena R, Hills AP, Wickramasinghe VP, Lanerolle P (2018). Relationship Between Body Mass Index, Waist Circumference, Waist-To-Hip Ratio, Intensity Of Physical Activity And Sedentary Behavior Among 11 -13 Year-old Adolescent Girls in Colombo. International Conference on Health Sciences, 2018, Faculty of Sri Jayawardenapura. Abstract Book.pp81-82 
• Samaranayake D, Dabare, HPM, de Lanerolle-Dias, M, Waidyatilaka, PHIU, Jayawardena, R, Hills, AP, Wickremasinghe, R, Lanerolle, P, Wickramasinghe, VP (2018). Development and validation of a BIA prediction equation for 11-13 year old Sri Lankan girls. 131^st Anniversary International Medical Congress- Sri Lanka Medical Association.
• Samaranayake D, Dabare, HPM, de Lanerolle-Dias, M, Waidyatilaka, PHIU, Jayawardena, R, Hills, AP, Wickremasinghe, R, Wickramasinghe, VP, Lanerolle, P.(2018). Validity of BIA prediction equations in determining the fat mass of 11-13 year old Sri Lankan girls. 131^st Anniversary International Medical Congress- Sri Lanka Medical Association.
• Faries MRM, Alwis BHPP, Weerasinghe SAPT, Jayawardena SM, Pathiraja SPHS, Dabare HPM, Fernando N. Comparison of effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) and Music- assisted Progressive Muscle Relaxation (M+PMR) on stress relieving among elderly residents in selected elderly homes in Colombo district. National Health Research Symposium 2017. Abstract book pp 359.
• SMM Thasneem, HPM Dabare, NA Mendis (2016) Shoulder injuries among fast bowlers of school cricket teams in Colombo district, Sri Lanka; International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Sri Lanka; Abstract book; 262. 
• Dabare, HPM, Arambepola, C, Jayawardana, DMS 2012, ‘Prevalence and associated factors of tendency to fall among the residents in the elderly homes in Ratmalana and Maharagama Divisional Secretariat divisions’, Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH), Colombo, Sri Lanka.

• Overseas Electives Coordinator, Electives Unit, Faculty of Medicine (UOC)
• Low come Physiotherapist, Hemas Hospitals, Thalawathugoda.

• Registered Physiotherapist in Sri Lanka

• External Examiner, Department of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo: From 2016 to the date
• Visiting lecturer : Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Sciences, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Peradeniya 2023/2024.