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Dr. Dilip Nadkarni

(Orthopedic Surgeon, Author, Musician & Motivational Speaker)

Dharavi, Mumbai

Healthy Bones & Posture

Dr. Dilip Nadkarni is an orthopedic surgeon specialized in treating sports and fitness related injuries. Dr Nadkarni’s forte is Arthroscopic , or keyhole surgery of the knee. He has performed over 10000 knee operations.  Dr. Nadkarni is affiliated with Lilavati Hospital & Saifee hospitals; his private clinic operates in Santa Cruz.  The doctor is also a member of the faculty at the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr Nadkarni has authored 3 books: "Knee Problem No Problem" (also available as a DVD), "REAL Fitness" and "Calm Sutra".  He also maintains a website: www.Knee Guru.in Apart from his surgical work, Dr. Nadkarni launched the Fit India Movement to promote fitness and gives lectures on tv/radio/clubs and businesses.  Dr Nadkarni also conducts Calm Sutra workshops for corporate audiences where he provides a simple formula to remain Calm, Relaxed, Healthy and Happy - the mainstay being music.   This is fitting as Dr. Nadkarni is also a singer/songwriter and music composer with original works to his credit. His session emphasised and focussed on what is the correct posture one needs to maintain. Healthy bones are necesary for the skeletal system to stay upright even in old age. Diet, nutrition, exercises will help the bones and keep one remain healthy. He also focussed on the importance of mental health along with physical health. Doing something that helps you to deal with certain situations in your life will keep you in good health.