News & Events
DAY 1 – Multidisciplinary Sessions
For: All healthcare disciplines, including MBBS & Allied Health Graduates and Undergraduates
◾ Expert-led sessions on advancing stroke care by a distinguished resource panel
◾ Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) panel discussion featuring real-world case studies
◾ Interactive learning for future-ready stroke management
DAY 2 – Physiotherapy-Focused Sessions
For: SLMC Registered Physiotherapists & Physiotherapy Undergraduates
◾ Evidence-based practice protocols in stroke rehabilitation
◾ Robotics in Stroke Rehabilitation – introductory demonstration & hands-on insights
◾ Conducted by an expert team from NHS – UK and the Department of Allied Health Sciences, UCFM
Payment Details
Bank – NSB | Head Office Branch
Account Name – Colombo Physiotherapy Alumni Association
Account Number – 100011404342
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Past Events
Career Guidance program - 2026
The Career Guidance Program organized by the Colombo Physiotherapy Alumni Association (ColPAA) for graduates of the 2020 A/L batch concluded successfully in May 2026 at Lady Ridgeway Hospital. The event brought together experienced physiotherapists across diverse specialties, hospital directors, and emerging physiotherapy entrepreneurs, providing invaluable career insights and guidance to the new graduates.
Clinical workshop for final year students - 2026
Clinical workshop for final year students of 2020 A/L batch, which was conducted by ColPAA, is successfully completed on 14,15 March 2026 March, 2026. Various field expert Physiotherapists shared their clinical knowledge in Neurological, Pediatric, Musculoskeletal and Respiratory physiotherapy with students.
Advancing Stroke Care Through Multidisciplinary Excellence
A Two-Day Knowledge & Skills Enhancement Workshop
A two-day knowledge and skills enhancement workshop titled “Advancing Stroke Care Through Multidisciplinary Excellence” was organized by the Colombo Physiotherapy Alumni Association in collaboration with the Department of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Colombo and the Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. The event took place on January 10th and 11th, 2025, at the UCFM Tower, Faculty of Medicine in Colombo. Day one featured multidisciplinary sessions aimed at various healthcare professionals, while day two consisted of physiotherapy-focused sessions delivered in an onsite-online hybrid mode. Participants were awarded Ministry of Health CPD points upon completion.
Cupping Therapy workshop - 2025
The cupping therapy workshop organised by the COLPAA was successfully held on 16th November, 2025, at the, Faculty of Medicine. Mr. Ayaz iqbal contributed as the resource person for the event representing COLPAA. It was organised as a nonprofitable event and was opened for Colombo physiotherapy graduates and undergraduates. All the participants were given a cupping set and a participation certificate. Participants’ feedback was overwhelmly positive. Special thanks goes to all the organizers, academic and non-academic staff of the Department of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, for their immence efforts. ColPAA will be looking forward to organising similar training programmes in the future.
Suwa Abhimana Physiotherapy Community Clinic - Kataragama
The Community Physiotherapy Clinic organized jointly by the Colombo Physiotherapy Alumni Association, the Rural Health Research Centre , Department of Allied Health Sciences and UCFM – Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation was successfully held on October 11 at the Kataragama Kirivehera premises.
Vestibular Rehabilitation Workshop 2025
Annual General Meeting 2025/2026
Train Smart Play Safe Sports Management workshop
‘Train Smart Play Safe Sports Management workshop’ organized by Colombo Physiotherapy Alumni Association was successfully held on 22nd and 23rd March 2025 at the UCFM Tower, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. It was an event where passionate sports enthusiasts, professionals, and aspiring students came together to learn, share, and grow! Over the two days, we explored key topics like epidemiology of sports, Injury prevention, sports psychology, sports nutrition, concussions, drugs and anti-doping, Cardiopulmonary Exercise testing, return to sport and training techniques, engaging in insightful discussions and hands-on activities.
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing speakers, participants, and organizers for making this event a success! Your energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to the world of sports were truly inspiring.
Let’s continue pushing the boundaries of sports management and making an impact on the industry!
Cupping Therapy workshop - 2024
The cupping therapy workshop organised by the COLPAA was successfully held on 24th November, 2024, at the Department of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine. Mr. Ayaz iqbal contributed as the resource person for the event representing COLPAA. It was organised as a nonprofitable event and was opened for Colombo physiotherapy graduates and undergraduates. All the participants were given a cupping set and a participation certificate. Participants’ feedback was overwhelmly positive. Special thanks goes to all the organizers, academic and non-academic staff of the Department of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, for their immence efforts. ColPAA will be looking forward to organising similar training programmes in the future.
Annual General Meeting 2024 - 2025 & Get Together
The second Annual General Meeting of the Colombo Physiotherapy Association was held on 27th July, 2024 at Amalya Reach hotel, Homagama as a hybrid event. Vidya Jothi Professor Vajira H.W. Dissanayaka, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo joined with the event as the chief guest. Ms. Minuka Jayasinghe, President of ColPAA welcomed the gathering. Last AGM minutes were presented by Ms. Hashini Nimesha, Secretary of the Association. Minutes were proposed by Mr. Pavithra Wickramasinghe and seconded by Mr. Nilanka Pradeep. The treasurer, Mr. Akila Wickramaarachchi presented the financial report for the period from year 2022 – 2024.
Clinical workshop for final year students - 2024
Clinical workshop for final year students of 2018 A/L batch, which was conducted by ColPAA, is successfully completed on 15th and 66th March, 2023. Mr. Chathuranga Jayalath, Mr. Dasun Ruwanpathirana, Ms. Chanika Ramanayake, Mr. M.R.M. Wesmy, Mr. Piyajeewa Padmalal Rubasinghe shared their clinical knowledge in Neurological, Pediatric, Musculoskeletal and Respiratory physiotherapy with students.
Clinical workshop for final year students - 2023
Clinical workshop for final year students of 2017 A/L batch, which was conducted by ColPAA, is successfully completed on 25th and 26th March, 2023. Mr. M.R.M Wesmy (Senior Physiotherapist at Lanka Hospital), Ms. Ishari Anuruddhika (Physiotherapist at Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children), Ms. Taniya Wijesinghe (Manager Physiotherapy at Durdens Hospital), Mr. Suresh Chathurantha (Chief Physiotherapist at Central Chest Clinic) and Mr. Chathuranga Jayalath Perera (Chief Physiotherapist at Department of Respiratory Care, Kings Hospital) shared their clinical knowledge in Neurological, Pediatric, Musculoskeletal and Respiratory physiotherapy with students.
Annual General Meeting 2022-2023
The first Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held at UCFM tower, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo on Friday 25 November 2022. AGM provided members to present their comments or rejections on selected office bearers and committee members through the online voting system. Furthermore, the constitution and the financial report were presented to members.
