Mr. HWUS Jayasinghe

B.Sc. (Hons) in Physiotherapy (KDU), Diploma in Exercise and Sport Sciences (Peradeniya)
Lecturer (Probationary)
Clinical Coordinator - Department of Physiotherapy
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Qualifications
Teaching Areas
Research Interests
Publications
Working Experience
  • Qualifications

  • Qualifications

    Academic Qualifications 

    • BSc (Honours) in Physiotherapy 
      Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka (2020)    
    • Diploma in Exercise and Sport Sciences
      Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2022)

     

    Professional Qualifications 

    • Registered Physiotherapist (Reg No: 1149) - Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) 
    • Registered Physiotherapist - Ceylon Medical College Council (CMCC) 
    • Member of Sri Lanka Society of Physiotherapy (Membership No: 650)
    • Member of World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT)
    • Certified Therapist in Myofascial Assessment and Treatment Tool System (MATTs)
    • Certificate of Completion - Staff Development Programme for Probationary Lecturers - University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
  • Teaching Areas

  • Teaching Areas

    • Biomechanics and Kinesiology
    • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
    • Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
    • Human Anatomy
    • Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation 
  • Research Interests

  • Research Interests

    • Movement science  
    • Biomechanics and Kinesiology
    • Musculoskeletal injuries   
  • Publications

  • Publications

    Peer-Reviewed Indexed Journal Publications

    • Perera, A. D. P., & Jayasinghe, H. W. U. S. (2024). Key elements of the inter-professional education (IPE): Perceptions amongst pre-registration students in the different health professions in Sri Lanka. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, 50(2), 207–216. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i21273 
    • Jayasinghe, H. W. U. S. (2023). Prevalence and anatomical distribution of non-contact musculoskeletal pain among elite adolescent cricket fast bowlers in Sri Lanka. Journal of Musculoskeletal Science and Technology, 7(2), 49–53. https://doi.org/10.29273/jmst.2023.7.2.49  
    • Perera, A. D. P., & Jayasinghe, H. W. U. S. (2023). Perceptions towards inter-professional education (IPE) among pre-registration health professional students in Sri Lanka. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, 48(1), 111–120. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2023/v48i11044   
    • Fernando, H. T. N., Attanayake, A. M. C. R., Samanwattage, D. D. I., Jayasinghe, H. W. U. S., & Perera, A. D. P. (2022). The association between work-related musculoskeletal body discomfort and ergonomic risk level among female sewing machine operators of selected garment factories in Western Province, Sri Lanka. Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development, 13(4), 8–13. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v14i4.18509 
    • Jayasinghe, H. W. U. S., Swaris, T. I. S., Weerasooriya, D. S., Mayura, N. V. D., Bandara, I. M. S., Disanayaka, D. M. K. H., & Perera, A. D. P. (2021). Association of intrinsic factors with non-contact low back pain among fast bowlers aged between 15–19 years in division 1 boys’ schools in Colombo. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 12(9), 49–54. https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v12i9.37375   

    Conference Proceedings

    • Kaveesha, W. A. P., Wickramarachchi, W. K. D. S. A., Jayasinghe, H. W. U. S., & Udayanga, M. A. S. (2024). The relationship between breathing pattern and shooting performance of elite school-level air pistol shooters in Sri Lanka. 17th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, 22. http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/8214 
    • Jayasinghe, H. W. U. S. (2023). Knowledge of first aid for suspected spinal cord injuries among university athletes, Sabaragamuwa University, Sri Lanka. International Conference on Injury Prevention, The Directorate of Non-Communicable Diseases, Sri Lanka, 81. http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15321773
    • Dasanayake, D. A. R. P., Fernando, W. J. T. T. N., Withanage, H. E. K., Perera, A. D. P., Nanayakkara, B. C. I. J., & Jayasinghe, H. W. U. S. (2022). The association between body mass index and degree of disability in patients with chronic low back pain: A cross-sectional study. 5th Research Symposium of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 67. http://ir.lib.ruh.ac.lk/xmlui/handle/iruor/8227 
    • Dasanayake, D. A. R. P., Fernando, W. J. T. T. N., Withanage, H. E. K., Perera, A. D. P., Nanayakkara, B. C. I. J., & Jayasinghe, H. W. U. S. (2022). The association between body mass index and lumbar lordosis angle among patients with chronic low back pain in selected teaching hospitals within Colombo district, Sri Lanka. 15th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, 23. http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/6031 
    • Thisara, M. D. P. B., Subasinghe, N. N., Katuwendeniya, T. H., Perera, A. D. P., Jayalath, J. L. R., & Jayasinghe, H. W. U. S. (2022). Association between musculoskeletal pain symptoms and physical activity level among undergraduates of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences - Kotelawala Defence University: A descriptive cross-sectional study. 15th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, 35. http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/6047 
    • De Silva, T. N. I. U., Silva, K. A. A., Dhananjaya, K. A. D. M., Senavirathna, S. A. D. C. S., & Jayasinghe, H. W. U. S. (2022). The relationship between foot arch index with quadriceps and hamstring muscles strength in patients with flat feet deformity and bilateral knee osteoarthritis. 15th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, 37. http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/6049 
    • Jayasinghe, H. W. U. S., Swaris, T. I. S., Weerasooriya, D. S., Mayura, N. V. D., Bandara, I. M. S., Disanayaka, D. M. K. H., & Perera, A. D. P. (2021). Association between ankle dorsiflexion and non-contact low back pain among adolescent fast bowlers in division 1 boys’ schools in Colombo. 14th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, 74. http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/4782 
    • Jayasinghe, H. W. U. S., Swaris, T. I. S., Weerasooriya, D. S., Mayura, N. V. D., Bandara, I. M. S., Disanayaka, D. M. K. H., & Perera, A. D. P. (2020). Association of quadriceps and hamstring muscle strengths with low back pain due to non-contact injuries among fast bowlers aged between 15 – 19 years in division 1 boys’ schools in Colombo. 13th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, 44. http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/2966 
  • Working Experience

  • Working Experience

    • Lecturer (Probationary) - Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (FAHS), General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Sri Lanka (2024 – Present)
    • Module Coordinator 
      ‘Biomechanics & Kinesiology’ module 
      ‘Evidence-Based Practice in Physiotherapy’ module
    • Clinical Coordinator for Department of Physiotherapy 
    • Faculty Coordinator for Center for Disaster Management Research (CDMR)  
    • Visiting Lecturer - Department of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2024 – Present)
    • Temporary Assistant Lecturer - Department of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2022 – 2024)
    • Temporary Demonstrator (Academic Supportive Staff) - Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (FAHS), General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Sri Lanka (2020 – 2022)