Announcements

The Government Physiotherapy Officers’ Association (GPOA), Sri Lanka successfully conducted a Lung Function Testing (LFT) Workshop for Physiotherapists on 11 August 2026 at the LRH Auditorium, Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, Colombo.

The workshop was conducted by Prof. Lakmali Amarassiri, Professor in Physiology, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, as the resource person.

The programme focused on improving physiotherapists’ knowledge and practical skills in lung function testing, including:

* Introduction to Lung Function Testing
* Maintenance of an LFT room
* Calibration of LFT equipment
* Performing LFTs – theoretical and practical sessions
* Interpretation of LFT reports

The workshop was designed as a highly practical and interactive programme, with participation limited to 50 physiotherapists. Participants were provided with refreshments and lunch, and certificates of participation were awarded.

Overall, the programme was a valuable professional development initiative that strengthened the knowledge and practical competency of physiotherapists in respiratory assessment and contributed towards improving the quality of respiratory rehabilitation services.

Organized by: Government Physiotherapy Officers’ Association (GPOA), Sri Lanka
Venue: LRH Auditorium, Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children
Date: 11 August 2026
Resource Person: Prof. Lakmali Amarassiri