About

Heshani Samarasekara

SLMC registered (Reg. No. 1023) qualified Physiotherapist

Ms. Heshani Samarasekara is a graduate who has completed the Degree of BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy with a second class (Lower Division) with developed skills, well organized and committed to the working environment would like to work independently and in a cooperative fashion with a view of facing challenges. She is much interested in the clinical field.

Healing First Physiotherapy was founded by Ms. Heshani Samarasekara, with the vision of “Will Keep you moving”. Parallel to this, she is maintaining a blog and a Youtube channel to improve awareness about physiotherapy among the general population.

Education & Working Experience

  • Degree of BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy
    Successfully completed on 25th of March 2019 with a GPA of 3.24 at Faculty of Allied Health Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
  • Diploma in Exercise and Sport Science
    Successfully completed a Diploma in Exercise and Sport Science on 9 th July 2017 with a GPA of 2.76 at Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya
  • Diploma in Counseling and Psychotherapy
    Successfully completed a Diploma in Counseling and Psychotherapy at Institute of Psychological Studies, Sri Lanka
  • Former physiotherapist
    Centre for Handicapped Kundasale
  • Former Temporary Demonstrator
    Department of Physiotherapy Faculty of Allied Health Sciences University of Preradeniya.
  • Former Temporary Lecturer
    Department of Physiotherapy Faculty of Allied Health Sciences University of Preradeniya.
  • Physiotherapist
    Treated patients at the Physiotherapy service Unit of Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences University of Peradeniya from 27-05-2019 to 25-05-2022.

Research and Publications

Publications

Published the abstract of the study “OUTCOMES OF SUPRACONDYLAR FRACTURES IN CHILDREN IN A TERTIARY CENTER IN SRI LANKA” in the “Proceedings of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Undergraduate Research Sessions 2019- Volume 01”

Published the research article of the study “OUTCOMES OF SUPRACONDYLAR FRACTURES IN CHILDREN IN A TERTIARY CENTER IN SRI LANKA” in the Sri Lanka Journal of Orthopedic Surgery Volume 07 No. 02 – November 2020

Ongoing Researches

Effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation on common respiratory functions and quality of life of Covid-19 survivors.

Prevalence, pattern and factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders among Security Guards.

Conferences

Research: Outcomes of Supracondylar fractures in children treated in a tertiary refferal center in Sri Lanka.

Oral presentation: Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Undergraduate Research Sessions 2019 (17/ 06/ 2019).

Completed Workshops

  • Followed a webinar on “Physio Prescription Writing” in 2021
  • Successfully completed two days workshop on Tai Chi for arthritis and fall prevention in 2020.
  • Successfully completed one day workshop on Clinical Sports Dry Needling held at Family Health Bureau in 2019.
  • Successfully completed one day workshop on Myo Kinetic Cupping Therapy held at Family Health Bureau in 2019.
  • Participated in a workshop on resistant band training held at Faculty of Allied Health Science, University of Peradeniya i in 2019.
  • Successfully completed a course on taping, Optimum Tapedia held at Faculty of Allied Health Science, University of Peradeniya in 2018.
  • Successfully completed two days workshop on Geriatrics Physiotherapy held at Faculty of Allied Health Science, University of Peradeniya in 2018.
  • Successfully completed one day workshop on Stroke Rehabilitation held at District General Hospital Chilaw in 2018.
  • Successfully completed three days workshop on Muscle Energy Techniques held at Faculty of Allied Health Science, University of Peradeniya in 2016.