Wickramarachchi WAM Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
physiotherapy
University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Wickramarachchi WAM has completed her higher diploma in physiotherapy at the age of 25 years from School of Physiotherapy and occupational Therapy, Sri Lanka and currently studying for the BSc in physiotherapy at University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. She is a physiotherapist, working at District General Hospital, Matale with thirteen years of working experience.
Short Communication Open Access
Author(s): Wickramarachchi WAM
Exercises are recommended with strong evidences, in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), to maintain blood glucose levels, and improve health related quality of life .This study was designed to determine the immediate impact of aerobic and resistance training exercises on plasma glucose values of type 2 DM patients. This is a prospective cross over study, conducted in the District General Hospital, Matale, Sri Lanka. A sample of 60 patients (41 females and 19 males) aged 37-75years were allocated to perform 30 minutes aerobic and resistance training exercise sessions on two separate days apart from one week with same warm- up and cool- down exercises.
... view moreĀ»