Dinesh Sirisena

Professional Role

Dr Sirisena is a Consultant in Sports and Exercise Medicine. He graduated from Bart’s and The London Medical School (2004) and completed his Sports and Exercise Medicine training in 2014 in London (UK).

Qualifications

MBBS(UK), MRCGP(UK), Dip(SEM)(UK), PgD(Med USS)(UK), MSc(SEM)(UK), MSc(Clin Ed)(UK), FFSEM(UK&I), FFSEM(Ire)

Additional Experience

Dr Sirisena has been involved with the following sports, teams, events and organisations:

October 2019
Singapore Health and Biomedical Congress, Scientific Committee

April 2019
Global Rapid Rugby, Match Day Doctor

April 2019
Amateur Muai Thai Association, Ringside Medical Lead

March 2019
Kickboxing Singapore, Ringside Medical Lead

November 2018
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon Event Doctor

October 2018 to date
BASEM Sponsorship Chair

August 2018
Team Doctor, Team Singapore, South-East Asia Games

April 2018 to date
Vice President (Medical), Sports Medicine Association of Singapore

March 2018 to date
Junior Associate Editor, Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine

January 2018 to date
Match Day Doctor, Tampines Rovers Football Club

August 2017
Team Doctor, Team Singapore, South-East Asia Games

September 2016 to date
Event Doctor, European PGA Tour

July 2016 to date
Match Day Doctor, Football Association of Singapore

April 2017
Medical Director, HSBC Rugby Sevens

January 2016 to December 2016
Team Doctor, Singapore Rugby Union

September 2015 to April 2017
Sports Doctor/Field of Play Lead/Match Day Doctor, Singapore Rugby Football Union

November 2014 to October 2018
BASEM Educational Development Officer

October 2014 to May 2015
Team Doctor, RFUW Under-20 Team

May 2014 to June 2015
Team Doctor, FA Women’s Under-19 Team

August 2013 to February 2014
Team Doctor, FA Women’s Under-15 Team

August 2013 to April 2014
Match Day Doctor, Northampton Saints

June 2013 to August 2013
UCMMA Event Doctor

March 2013 to June 2015
Team Doctor, FA Women’s Under-19 Team

February 2013
Field of Play Doctor, Sheffield Indoor Athletics

February 2013 August 2013
Match Doctor, Saracen’s Academy Rugby

February 2013 to June 2015
Team Doctor, FA Partially Sighted Development Squad

January 2013 to date November 2013
BASEM Educational Committee/Conference Organiser/Session Chairman

November 2012 to May 2014
Trainee Representative, Royal College of Physicians Sports and Exercise Medicine Committee

November 2012
BASEM Conference Organiser and Session Chairman

October 2012 to October 2012
Team Doctor, Northern Ireland Under-19 Men’s Football Team

September 2012
Sports Medicine Doctor/Recovery team, London Triathlon

August 2012 to September 2012
Field of Play Recovery Team Leader and Sports Medicine Doctor, London 2012 Paralympic Games

August 2012
Sports Medicine Doctor/Field of Play Recovery, Aviva Athletics Trials

July 2012 to August 2012
Field of Play Recovery Team Leader and Sports Medicine Doctor, London 2012 Olympic Games

July 2012
Crowd Doctor, Wimbledon Tennis Championships

June 2012
Sports Medicine Doctor/Field of Play Recovery, Aviva Athletics Trials

March 2012 to June 2014
Locum Sports Medicine Doctor, English Institute of Sport

February 2012
Sports Medicine Doctor, FINA International Diving Championships (Olympic Test Event)

December 2011
Sports Medicine Doctor, Wrestling (Olympic Test Event)

October 2011 to August 2014
Sports Medicine Doctor, School Rugby

August and September 2011
Sports Medicine Doctor, Canoeing and Kayaking (Olympic Test Event)

August 2011
Sports Medicine Doctor, Beach Volley Ball (Olympic Test Event)

April 2011
Sports Medicine Doctor, London Marathon

November 2010 to May 2015
Team Doctor, AFC Wimbledon

Publications, posters, presentations and blogs

Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (2020) Publication
A Systematic Review and Qualitative Analysis of Concussion Knowledge amongst Sports Coaches and Match Officials
(Yeo PC, Yeo EQY, Probert J, Sim HSSC, Sirisena D)

International Olympic Committee Conference (2020) Poster
Towards reducing time loss from play: injury and illness surveillance in an elite women’s water polo team
(Sim, HSSC, Chen A, Sirisena D)

Southeast Asian Games Scientific Conference (2019) Oral presentation
Disability scores after ultrasound guided spine injections in neck versus back pain
(Tay M, Eow CZ, Sim HSS, Lor KKH, Sirisena D)

Southeast Asian Games Scientific Conference (2019) Oral presentation
Systematic Review of Concussion Knowledge Amongst Sports Coaches and Match Officials
(Yeo PC, Yeo E, Probert J, Sim HSSC, Sirisena D)

Southeast Asian Games Scientific Conference (2019) Oral presentation
Exploring the Nutritional Competency of Elite Athletes Competing in Different Sports in Singapore: A Pilot Study
(Lin HY, Koh GYS, Ho YSH, Angus AC, Sirisena D)

BASEM Annual Conference (2019) Poster Presentation
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Ultrasound Guided Injections for Chronic Low Back Pain
(Sirisena D, Tay MJR, Eow CZ, Sim HSSC, Lor KKH)

BASEM Annual Conference (2019) Poster Presentation
Ultrasound guided imaging for cervical spine injections – a single centre experience
(Eow CZ, Tay MRJ, Sim HSSC, Lor KKH, Sirisena D)

BASEM Annual Conference (2019) Poster Presentation
Surveying the Knowledge of the WHO Physical Activity Guidelines, Exercise Habits and Beliefs of Nursing Staff
(Cocks JSP, Chong D, Sim HSSC, Teoh CS, Wong LY, Sirisena D)

BASEM Annual Conference (2019) Poster Presentation
Systematic Review of Concussion Knowledge Amongst Sports Coaches and Match Officials
(Yeo E, Yeo PC, Probert J, Sim HSSC, Sirisena D)

BASEM Annual Conference (2019) Poster Presentation
Exploring the Nutritional Competency of Elite Athletes Competing in Different Sports in Singapore: A Pilot Study
(Koh GYS, Lin HY, Ho YSH, Angus AC, Sirisena D)

Singapore Orthopaedic Association Annual Conference (2019) Poster Presentation
Screening for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among High Risk Populations in Singapore
(Lim I, Sirisena D, Sim HSSC, Tong PY, Rajaratnam V)

Singapore Orthopaedic Association Annual Conference (2019) Oral Presentation
Ultrasound Identification of the Plantar LisFranc Ligament: A pilot Study
(Soh, B, Thio J, Sim HSSC, Sirisena D)

Singapore Orthopaedic Association Annual Conference (2019) Oral Presentation
Ultrasound guided lumbar spine injections: a single centre experience
(Sim HSSC, Ong JH, Lor KKH, Sirisena D, Tay MJR)

Singapore Orthopaedic Association Annual Conference (2019) Oral Presentation
Ultrasound guided lumbar spine injections: a single centre experience
(Eow CZ, Tay MRJ, Sim HSSC, Lor KKH, Sirisena D)

Singapore Health and Biomedical Congress (2019) Poster Presentation
Disability scores after ultrasound guided spine injections in neck versus back pain
(Tay MJR, Eow CZ, Sim HSSC, Lor KKH, Sirisena D)

Singapore Health and Biomedical Congress (2019) Poster Presentation
Accuracy of First Carpometacarpal Joint Injections: A Comparative Cadaveric Study
(Wei Z, Sirisena D, Tong PY, Shanmugam BM, Wen AKE, Law R, Vaikunathan R)

Annals of Medicine, Singapore (2019) Publication
Partial Patella Tendon Tear in A Middle-aged Man with No Previous Knee Injuries: A Non-surgical Approach
(Choi NYY, Sim HSSC, Tan AKT, Sirisena D)

Singapore Medical Journal (2019) Publication
Scoping review and international multi-centre cohort study investigating teaching, knowledge and beliefs regarding physical activity as a health intervention among medical students: a comparison between Singapore and the UK
(Chew EJC, Ho YN, Kee GJ, Sirisena D)

Singapore Medical Journal (2018) Publication
An Unusual Presentation of Ankylosing Spondylitis to the Sports Medicine Clinic
(Sirisena D, Chong YY, Chin TY)

Singapore Medical Journal (2018) Publication
Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome in a Singaporean Mixed Martial Arts Fighter
(Sirisena D, Leong CR, See P, Teoh, CS)

International Conference for Adaptations and Nutrition in Sports (2018) Poster Presentation
Nutrition Perception, Knowledge, and Practices of Elite Junior Footballers in Singapore
(Ho YSM, Tan WJJ, Ang LHL , Sujad NA, Sirisena D)

Sports Medicine Association of Singapore, Annual Symposium (2018) Poster presentation
Nutritional knowledge and practices amongst elite junior footballers in Singapore
(Ho YSM, Tan WJJ, Ang LHL, Sujad NA, Sirisena D)

2nd ASEAN Sports Medicine Conference (2018) Oral presentation
Scoping review and multi-centre cohort study investigating the teaching, knowledge and beliefs of physical activity as a health intervention amongst medical students: A comparison between Singapore and UK
(Kee GJ, Ho YN, Chew E, Sirisena D)

2nd ASEAN Sports Medicine Conference (2018) Oral presentation
Nutritional knowledge and practices amongst elite junior footballers in Singapore
(Ho YSM, Tan WJJ, Ang LHL, Sujad NA, Sirisena D)

Singapore Medical Journal (2018) Publication
Single Centre Cross-Sectional Study to Determine the Knowledge and Management of Sports Concussion by Emergency Physicians: An Experience From Singapore
(Sirisena D, Walter J, Ong JH, Probert J)

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (2017) Publication
Sclerostin and Biomarkers of Bone Health, Energy and Vitamin D Status in Elite Male Athletes
(Allison S, Anton-Solanas A, van Someren KA, Sirisena D, Ackerman KE, Pedlar C)

Singapore Orthopaedic Association Annual Conference (2017) Oral Presentation
Ultrasound-guided hydro-dilatation for adhesive capsulitis: are results witness in 1-week maintained at 3-months?
(Hua MT, Sallim A, Tan CHJ, Wong LY, Sirisena D)

BASEM Annual Conference (2017) Poster Presentation
The lack of formal teaching and confidence in physical activity counselling amongst Singaporean and UK undergraduate medical students
(Na HY, Chew E, Sirisena D)

Singapore Health and Biomedical Congress (2017) Poster Presentation
The lack of formal teaching and confidence in physical activity counselling amongst Singapore undergraduate medical students
(Na HY, Chew E, Sirisena D)

Duke NUS Education Conference (2017) ePoster
The lack of formal teaching and confidence in physical activity counselling amongst Singapore undergraduate medical students
(Chew E, Na HY, Sirisena D)

British Journal of Sports Medicine (2017) Abstract Publication
Pilot study of knowledge and management of concussion in emergency department doctors in Singapore
(Probert J, Sirisena D, Walter J)

SMAS Symposium (2017) Oral Presentation
The Lack of Knowledge of Physical Activity Guidelines and Its Impact on Health Amongst Singaporean Undergraduate Medical Students
(Chew E, Na HY, Sirisena D)

SMAS Symposium (2017) Oral Presentation
Ultrasound-Guided Hydro-Dilatation for Adhesive Capsulitis; Are Results Witness Within the First Week?
(Sallim A, Wong LY, Sirisena D)

Isokinetic Conference (2017) Poster Presentation
Analysis of Injury Data from the National Football Academy Injury Surveillance Program in Singapore
(Sim HSSC, Tay A, Sujad N A, Ong J H, Sirisena D)

Isokinetic Conference (2017) Poster Presentation
Injury Surveillance in Elite Football (Soccer) in Singapore; Results from the S-League 2016 Season
(Sirisena D, Sujad NA, Tay A, Ong J H, Sim HSSC)

British Journal of Sports Medicine (2017) Publication
Simi Move: entry level mobile app to analyse walking and running gait
(Yeo BK, Sirisena D)

British Journal of Sports Medicine (2017) Abstract Publication
Singapore Rugby Union Injury Surveillance: How do we compare to previous findings in rugby union and do we need to improve?
(Sirisena D, Henderson A)

International Olympic Committee Conference (2017) Poster Presentation
Singapore Rugby Union Injury Surveillance: How do we compare to previous findings in rugby union and do we need to improve?
(Sirisena D, Henderson A)

Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Association (2016) Publication
Clinical Assessment of Antero-Medial Rotational Knee Laxity: A Systematic Review
(Sirisena D, Papi E, Tillett E)

BASEM Annual Conference (2016) Poster Presentation
Anonymous Pilot Survey to Assess the Knowledge of Physical Activity Guidelines Amongst Medical Students in Singapore
(Kok E, Lee D, Sirisena D)

BASEM Annual Conference (2016) Poster Presentation
Prospective Injury Surveillance at a Schools 2015 Ruby Sevens Tournament
(Sirisena D, Walter J, Probert P)

British Journal of Sports Medicine (2016) Publication
National Football League concussion lawsuit: what it means for other sports and observations from Singapore Rugby
(Sirisena D, Walter J, Probert P)

SMAS Symposium (2016) Poster Presentation
Prospective Comparison of Injury Surveillance at a 2015 Schools vs. International Rugby Sevens Tournament.
(Sirisena D, Walter J, Probert J)

British Journal of Sports Medicine (2016) Blog
International Rugby Sevens Returns to Singapore: The Medical Team Perspective
(Sirisena D, Probert J)

British Journal of Sports Medicine (2016) Publication
Sports medicine in Singapore: integrating into public hospitals and secondary care.
(Sirisena D, Lim S, Teh KC)

SEMS Annual Scientific Symposium (2016) ePoster
Pilot Study of Knowledge and Management of Concussion in Emergency Department Doctors in Singapore
(Probert J, Walter J, Sirisena D)

SEMS Annual Scientific Symposium (2016) ePoster
Prospective Injury Surveillance at a 2015 Rugby Sevens Tournament
(Sirisena D, Walter J, Probert J)

BASEM Annual Conference (2015) Poster Presentation
A Pilot Laboratory Cohort Study to Validate an Examination Method for Assessing Antero-Medial Rotational Laxity of the Knee that is Applicable in the Clinic Setting Using Normal Controls
(Sirisena D, Papi E, Ciarns J, Thomas R, Tillett E)

British Journal of Sports Medicine (2014) Blog
“Thank you” to the pioneering clinicians who paved the way for SEM specialist training.
(Sirisena D)

Royal Society of Medicine, Sports and Exercise Medicine Helal and Harries Prize (2014) Presentation
A pilot study assessing physical activity levels in football fans attending matches at a professional club: Are we missing an important health promotion opportunity?
(Abdulhussain H, Sirisena N, Kumar B, Sirisena D)

BASEM Annual Conference (2013) Poster Presentation
Deep MCL Laxity in Patients with ACL Rupture; Is this the Cause of Medial Knee Pain in the Post Operative Phase?
(Sirisena D, Mehta R, Khanna M, Babar S, Thomas R)

British Journal of Sports Medicine (2013) Blog
Mixed Martial Arts: Elite Athletes or Just Street Brawlers?
(Sirisena D)

RCGP Annual Conference (2013) Presentation
Re-invigorating the Nation
(Sirisena D, Kerrs J)

European Respiratory Society (2013) Poster Presentation
The Impact of Undiagnosed Asthma and Allergy at a Professional Football Club
(Tinknell L, Mani-Babu S, Patel R, Smith A, Kumar B, Sirisena D, Ricketts W)

Singapore Medical Journal (2013) Publication
A Case of Systemic Nocardiosis in Systemic Vasculitis and a Review of the Literature
(Sirisena D, Al Swedan L, Jayne D, Chakravarty K)

British Journal of Sports Medicine (2013) Abstract
Proximal Sartorius Tendon Rupture as a Cause of Traumatic Anterior Hip Pain – A Case Report of a Professional Footballer.
(Kumar B, Sirisena D, Rayner M)

ECOSEP Conference (2013) Poster Presentation
Proximal Sartorius Tendon Rupture as a Cause of Traumatic Anterior Hip Pain – A Case Report of a Professional Footballer.
(Kumar B, Sirisena D, Rayner M)

British Journal of Sports Medicine (2012) Blog
Insights from the 2012 Paralympic Games
(Sirisena D)

Thorax (2011) Publication
Clinical and Economic Benefits of Cardio-Pulmonary Exercise (CPX) Testing in Pulmonary Hypertension
(Mukherjee B, Sirisena D, Murphy K, Howard L)

Thorax (2011) Publication
Incidence of Persistent Perfusion Defects following Pulmonary Embolism: Impact on Pulmonary Artery Systolic Pressure at 6 months.
(Fagerbrink S, Mukherjee B, Sirisena D, Salooja N, Howard L)

Indian Journal of Rheumatology (2011) Publication
Multicenter audit on the use of Leflunomide, in isolation or combination and assessment of adverse effects in rheumatoid arthritis patients
(Sirisena D, Marshall T, Deighton C, Chakravarty K)

British Journal of Medical Practitioners (2011) Publication
Paediatric Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease
(Dogra H, Lad B, Sirisena D)

Clinical Rheumatology (2010) Publication
Musculoskeletal examination-an ignored aspect. Why are we still failing the patients?
(Sirisena D, Begum H, Selvarajah M, Chakravarty K.)

British Society of Rheumatology Annual Conference (2009) Presentation
Use of ‘GALS’ in clinical practice. Why are we still failing?
(Sirisena D, Sajna J, Chakravarty K)

Public health contributions

Straits Times Podcast (2020) Contributor
Health check podcast: Can you exercise when you are sick?

Lianhe Zaobao (2019) Contributor
Fitness Tracking and Outcomes

SMA News (2018) Contributor
2018 Asian Games: Medical Support for Team Singapore

Aha News (2018) Contributor
Help for Hurting Heels

Straits Times (2018) Contributor
Cyclists Hot and Bothered Over 10kmh Speed Limit on Footpaths

Straits Times (2018) Contributor
Stay Injury-Free on Your Hired Ride

Straits Times (2018) Contributor
Signs of Concussion to Watch out for

Straits Times (2018) Contributor
Sports Related Concussion: Play it Safe

Wanbao (2018) Author
“Keep injury-free while riding electric scooters”

DoctorxDentist (2018 to date) Author
Q&A’s and “How to treat a Frozen Shoulder

DoctorxDentist (2018 to date) Author
Q&A’s and “How to get rid of running pain, according to a Sports Medicine Doctor

Channel News Asia Online (2017) Author
How to cycle injury free on your shared bike

BASEM Today (2017) Guest Editor
BASEM Today; The Singapore Connection

BASEM Today (2017) Writer
“London to Singapore: 18 months on”

Live 938 (2017) Interviewee
Pre-Participation Screening

Straits Times (2017) Contributor
A Heads-Up on Sports Injuries

Straits Times (2017) Author
“Doc Talk: Screen Before you Start on Intensive Sports”

Straits Times (2016) Contributor
Live Low, Train High: High Altitude Training Gives Athletes That Extra Jolt

BASEM Today (2015) Author
“London to Singapore”

Exercise Prescription in Health and Disease (2014) Author
Chapter 13: “Exercise Prescription in Patients with Mental Illness”
Chapter 14: “Exercise Prescription in the Older Adult”