Profile

• Sports Physiotherapy, Exercise and Sports Sciences, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Pediatric Physiotherapy

• Sports and Exercise Sciences
• Sports rehabilitation
• Respiratory system and athlete’s performance

• Best oral presentation in 11th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC), Medical Education Unit (MEU) Nus Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.

• A member of the Organizing Committee of 44^th Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health International Conference (APACPH) from 13 – 18 October 2012 hosted by Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri LankaConference Secretary.
• Conference Secretary, 7^th International Research Conference 2014, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Sri Lanka.
• Coordinator, pre conference workshop on Basic Medical education, 8^th International Research Conference 2015,  General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Sri Lanka.

Involvement with other organizations

• Visiting Lecturer, External degree program, BSc Physiotherapy degree, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya.
• Examiner, External degree program, BSc Physiotherapy degree, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya.
• Examiner, Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sambaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

• Registered as a Physiotherapist, Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC), Sri Lanka 2012. (SLMC No: 317)
• A member of Sri Lanka Society of Physiotherapist (SLSP) 
• A member of World Confederation of Physiotherapist (WCPT)
• A member of Forum of Sri Lankan Medical Educationists (FOSME).

Executive & other positions on boards of international, national organization

• Registered as a Physiotherapist, Sri Lanka Medical Council, Sri Lanka 2012. (SLMC No:317).
• A member of Sri Lanka Society of Physiotherapist (SLSP).
• A member of World Confederation of Physiotherapist (WCPT).
• A member of College of Medical Educationists (CME).
• A member of Sri Lanka Academy of Young Scientist (SLAYS).
• A member of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS).
• A member of Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD).

Editorial work

Conference Secretary, 7th  International Research Conference 2014, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Sri Lanka

Referred Journal articles

• Perera ADP, Ariyasinghe AS, Makuloluwa PTR (2015). Relationship of Competitive Success to the Physique of Sri Lankan Rowers. American Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 3(3): 61-65. http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajssm/3/3/2/.
• Dilani Perera, (2016), The Assessment of Undergraduate Physiotherapy Education in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (IJSRP), 6(4), 329- 332. http://www.ijsrp.org/research-paper-0416.php?rp=P525266.
• Perera ADP, Ariyasinghe AS (2016). Relationship between Physical Fitness, Performance and Injury Prevalence in Sri Lankan Rowers. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 6(5): 141-146. http://www.ijsrp.org/research-paper-0516/ijsrp-p5325.pdf
• Dilani Perera, Anoja Ariyasinghe (2016). Rowing Injuries and Related Factors in Competitive Rowing. International Journal of Science and Research, 5(4): 484- 487. https://www.ijsr.net/archive/v5i4/NOV162584.pdf
• ADP Perera (2016). “Undergraduate Health Professional Student Perceptions/Attitudes towards Interprofessional Education (IPE): A Qualitative Study”, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), https://www.ijsr.net/archive/v5i8/v5i8.php, Volume 5 Issue 8, August 2016, 563 - 566, DOI: 10.21275/ART2016918.
• H.A.N.P. Henakaarachchi, N. S. Gunawardena1, A.D.P Perera - (2017), Prevalence and pattern of injuries among football players in National Squad in Sri Lanka - published at: International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (IJSRP), Volume 7, Issue 5, pg- 298-302.
• Dissanayake DMRP, Fontaine ME, Madushani AG, Nishshanka NACL, Perera ADP and Rodrigo I. (2017); Current Physiotherapy Management Ofinfants With Torticollis Among Physiotherapy Practitioners In Sri Lanka. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 5 (5). 419-422] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com

Journal publications(peer reviewed index)

• Perera , A. D. P., and H. W. U. S. Jayasinghe. 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):207-16.
• ADP Perera, A Ariyasinghe, A Kariyawasam; Effect of respiratory muscle strengthening with breathing exercises on Ventilatory functions, aerobic fitness and their association with performance in elite rowers; GSC Advanced Research and Reviews 16 (1), 028-035.
  DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/gscarr.2023.16.1.0300
• Perera, Angage Dilani Priyashanthi and Jayasinghe, Halke Widanelage Udeesh Satheesha (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). pp. 111-120. ISSN 2581-626.
  https://doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2023/v48i11044

Full Paper publications

Dilani Perera, Anoja Ariyasinghe, Anula Kariyawasam. Effects of Respiratory Muscle Training (RMT) on Ventilatory Parameters and Respiratory Muscle Strength (RMS) in Different Postures of the Rowing Stroke in Elite Rowers of Sri Lanka. Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy 2022;16(3):8-14.  https://doi.org/10.37506/ijpot.v16i3.18389

• ADP Perera, HTN Fernando, AMCR Attanayake, DDI Samanwattage, HWUS Jayasinghe et al The association between works related musculoskeletal body discomfort and ergonomic risk level among female sewing machine operators in Sri Lanka. Volume 14 | Issue 4 | October-December 2022.
• Perera ADP, Ariyasinghe AS, Makuloluwa PTR (2015).  Relationship of Competitive Success to the Physique of Sri Lankan Rowers. American Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 3(3): 61-65. http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajssm/3/3/2/
• Dilani Perera, (2016), The Assessment of Undergraduate Physiotherapy Education in Sri Lanka,  International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (IJSRP), 6(4), 329-332. http://www.ijsrp.org/research-paper-0416.php?rp=P525266
• Perera ADP, Ariyasinghe AS (2016). Relationship between Physical Fitness, Performance and Injury Prevalence in Sri Lankan Rowers. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 6(5): 141-146. http://www.ijsrp.org/research-paper-0516/ijsrp-p5325.pdf
• Dilani Perera, Anoja Ariyasinghe (2016). Rowing Injuries and Related Factors in Competitive Rowing.  InternationalJournal of Science and Research, 5(4): 484-487. https://www.ijsr.net/archive/v5i4/NOV162584.pdf
• ADP Perera (2016).  “Undergraduate Health Professional Student Perceptions/Attitudes towards Interprofessional Education (IPE): A Qualitative Study”, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), https://www.ijsr.net/archive/v5i8/v5i8.php, Volume 5 Issue 8, August 2016, 563 - 566, DOI: 10.21275/ART2016918
• ADP Perera, IM Karunathilake, A olupeliyawa, MH Ishara (2014); How can we learn to work together? Perception in teaching/ learning Methods of Interprofessional Education (IPE) amongst pre registration students from different health professions in Sri Lanka, 7^th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Sri Lanka;  Proceeding book; 19-23. http://www.kdu.ac.lk/proceedings/irc2014/View_page.php?key=78
• ADP Perera, VHW Dissanayake, TDMSB Dassanayake; (2015); Familial Tendency of Rheumatoid Arthritis among Patients attending a Specialist Clinic in Sri Lank;  8^th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Sri Lanka; Proceeding book; 50-54.  http://www.kdu.ac.lk/proceedings/irc2015/2015/ahs-011.pdf

Research Publications: Abstracts

National conferences:

• LSN Peiris, NC Vithanachchige, KMK Maneesha, A.D.P. Perera and R.S.P. Fernando; Knowledge of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) among Physiotherapy Practitioners in Sri Lanka according to the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Guidelines; 17th KDU International Research Conference , September 26-27, 2024; page no 3.
• RP Siriwardana, AKMSS Bandaranayake, and ADP Perera, 2023; Comparison of Health related Physical Fitness Components in Young Male Rugby and Soccer Players in Kotelawala Defence University; Abstract book; page 41; International Research Conference 2023
• SA Jayasingha, VMP Kariyawasam, HHDD Jagathsiri, and ADP Perera; 2023; Sedentary behavior and Social loneliness in before, during and after the Lockdown Periods in COVID-19 Pandemic among Physiotherapy Undergraduate Students in Sri Lanka ; Abstract book; page 42; International Research Conference 2023
• SHSC de Silva, MBTB de Silva, RAG Sanjeewani, and ADP Perera; 2023; Association of Hamstring Flexibility on Spinal Mobility and Health Related Quality of Life among Female Obese Undergraduates of Allied Health Sciences in General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University; Abstract book; page 70; International Research Conference 2023
• ADP Perera, IM Karunathilake, A olupeliyawa, MH Ishara ; How can we learn to work together? Perception in teaching/ learning Methods of Interprofessional Education (IPE) amongst pre registration students from different health professions in Sri Lanka, 7^th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Sri Lanka;  Abstract book ; pp 71. http://www.kdu.ac.lk/proceedings/irc2014/View_page.php?key=78
• DARP Dasanayake, WJTTN Fernando, HEK Withanage, ADP Perera, BCIJ Nanayakkara and HWUS Jayasinghe, 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, Abstract book; General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University - 15 35 th International Research Conference 2022; pg 23.
• MDPB Thisara, NN Subasinghe, TH Katuwendeniya, ADP Perera, JLR Jayalath and HWUS Jayasinghe; 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. Abstract book; General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University ? 15 35 th International Research Conference 2022; pg 35.

International conferences:

• ADP Perera, VHW Dissanayake, TDMSB Dassanayake; 2012; Familial Tendency of Rheumatoid Arthritis among Patients attending a Specialist Clinic in Sri Lank; Abstract Book, 44^th Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH) Conference; pp 1-58; pg 161.
• Perera D,  Bartholameuz C, Karunathilake I, De Abrew A; 2013, Involvement of Academic Staff for Facilitation of Small Group Activities. 10^th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC), Medical Education Unit (MEU) Nus Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore;  Abstract Book; PP 329
• Perera ADP , Karunathilake IM, Asela O, Mohamed Hassim I ; 2014; “Are we ready to learn together?” attitudes towards interprofessional learning among Sri Lankan Health professional students;, 11^th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC), Medical Education Unit (MEU) Nus Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore , Abstract Book . PP 177
• Perera ADP , Karunathilake I, Oluoeliyawa A, Mohamed Hassim I, De Abrew A; Can structureguidance on managing information support self-directed web based learning?; 11^th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) , Medical Education Unit (MEU) Nus Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore ; Abstract Book; PP 282. 
• A.D.P Perera, I.M. karunathilake, A. Olupeliyawa; Health professional student's perception on Interprofessional Education (IPE): A qualitative study; 3^rd South East Asian Regional Association for Medical Education and 2nd Forum of Sri Lankan Medical Educationist 2014 Colombo , Sri Lanka, Abstrac Book; PP. 74
• A.D.P. Perea, Perception of Physiotherapy undergraduate on their academic environment: The effect of gender; 3^rd South East Asian Regional Association for Medical Education and 2nd Forum of Sri Lankan Medical Educationist 2014 Colombo , Sri Lanka. Abstract Book ; PP. 79
• Perera ADP, Karunathilake I, Olupeliyawa A; Key Elements of the Inter Professional Education (IPE) among Sri Lankan Health Professional Students (Clinical Situations, Skills expected in IPE, Teaching/ Learning Methods); 12th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC), Medical Education Unit (MEU) Nus Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore ; Abstract Book; PP 149.                                    
• http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/cenmed/apmec12/documents/12th_APMEC_and_3rd_ICFDHP_2015Conference_Abstract_Book.pdf
• Perera ADP; Students' Perspectives On The Educational Environment, Bsc Physiotherapy Undergraduate Students In Sri Lanka; 12th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC), Medical Education Unit (MEU) Nus Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore ; Abstract Book; PP 208.
• http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/cenmed/apmec12/documents/12th_APMEC_and_3rd_ICFDHP_2015

• Supervision, BSc Physiotherapy undergraduate final year research project.
• MSc supervisor for Faculty of Graduate Studies, General Sir John Kotelawala Kotelawala Defence University.
• Reviewer, BSc Physiotherapy undergraduate final year research project, External degree, University of Kelaniya.

• A member of the Organizing Committee, 1st Academic Session of Forum of Sri Lankan Medical Educationists (FOSME) from 10- 11 August 2012, hosted by Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• A member of the Organizing Committee of 44th Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health International Conference (APACPH) from 13 - 18 October 2012 hosted by Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.