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Dr. Udari Colombage is a Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Monash University, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. She is actively engaged in research related to women's health, pelvic floor dysfunction, and rehabilitation for breast cancer survivors. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being).
Research Interests:
- Pelvic floor muscle function and dysfunction
- Urinary incontinence in oncology patients
- Telehealth-based physiotherapy interventions
- Falls prevention in breast cancer survivors
- Implementation of clinical strategies in hospital settings
Her recent research focuses on evaluating pelvic floor muscle function in women with breast cancer and assessing the feasibility of telehealth interventions for urinary incontinence. She has led and co-led multiple research projects since 2020, including a cross-sectional study and a telehealth trial. Her publications appear in journals such as Disability and Rehabilitation, Continence, and Breast Cancer, reflecting a strong trend in clinical physiotherapy research with oncology applications.
Scientific Contributions and Recognition:
- Research outputs include 9 publications (articles, reports) from 2021–2024
- Media features in Australian Physiotherapy Association and international podcasts
- Contributions to public understanding of pelvic health in breast cancer survivors
Dr. Colombage serves as a Chief Investigator on research projects funded through Monash University and Alfred Health collaborations. She is currently accepting PhD students and supervising research in pelvic health and oncology rehabilitation. She collaborates with experts such as Dr. Susan Soh, Dr. Hayley Frawley, and Dr. David Ayton.
Laboratories and Research Teams:
- Involved in the Pelvic Floor Research Group at Monash University
- Collaborates with Alfred Health on clinical strategy evaluation
- Part of a multidisciplinary team focusing on women's cancer rehabilitation
