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Message From: Gothami Weragoda
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Thanks so much. We are very happy for your Treatment and your kindness. I never felt that your my doctor. you have make us very live. Your staff was very friendly, kind and workaholics. Even the Accounts department.

Only problem was having me when I got my injections it was very painful. We are very happy with you and your staff. In future we are love to recommend the others, who are not having children. I had very Confidents with you. God bless you.

Grow more & more Mandakini Hospital daily.

 
Message From: Srinath
City of Origin: Chennai
Treatment taken: Limb Lengthening Procedure
Comments:
  • There is no pain at the site of the fracture during/after procedure.
  • Patient should remain in hospital till end of distraction. That way any little problems are taken care of right away
  • Not a good idea to travel with the Lizarov fixator
  • Physiotherapy is 100% essential
  • There will be scars at the pin sites
  • For distraction beyond 3.5 cm, i felt muscle pain
  • Hospital stay Very hard on the mind--depressing
  • Hospital bed very uncomfortable for long stay
  • Hospital Food is pretty tasteless but clean
  • The mattress etc may have been uncomfortable, but i believe the stay in the hospital was critical for the success of the procedure. There are so many little things that could have gone wrong, and it was only because Dr Mangal could check up on me, that things went well
  • Hospital staff are very kind and helpful
 
Message From: Vaishali Pawar
Country: USA

Comments:

We live in USA. I and my wife would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Mandakini Parihar for making our fondest dream come true. And we would like to share our experience with all of you and we hope that it gives all you people who go through the heart breaking reality of infertility - hope, confidence and optimism to know that sometimes dreams do come true especially when you are in the hands of Dr. Mandakini Parihar. For those who thinks it's a rather strong statement, please read below and you will see why we think so highly of Dr. Mandakini and her clinic.
 

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I and Vaishali have been married for 10 yrs. She has Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Hyperthyroidism. Due to this she always had irregular periods and we were told that having a baby would be challenging if not time consuming. We went through multiple cycles of Clomid treatment. When that didn't work, we opted for treatment using hCG hormone injections. When that too was a failure, we were told that the best option is to go for specialized infertility treatment. These treatments being very expensive in USA, they are usually beyond the affordable range and rarely covered by insurance. Apart from that, since all our parents and family are back in India, we wanted to preferably go through this phase of treatment back home so that an emotional and family support is available. Since we are from Mumbai/Pune area, we wanted to explore the possibility of finding a good infertility specialist (in that area) whom we can consult with during our forthcoming visit to India. We were looking for someone who is not only a leader in this field, but also someone whom we can trust at emotional level to continue with the process. But this was going to be a daunting task of finding a needle in the hay.
 
Fortunately, Vaishali's brother in India (who is a pediatrician) did some digging around and based on the feedback he received from his colleagues and acquaintances and his own visit to the clinic, highly recommended Dr. Mandakini Parihar. We were a little hesitant in contacting her all the way from USA through email, as we were not sure if she would respond at all and give us the time we need, remotely. But we were pleasantly surprised to see her prompt response. She was not only very prompt in answering all our questions over email, but even studied our medical reports (that we scanned and emailed her) and advised additional tests which we could do in US - thus saving time.

Within couple of months, we were in India. And rest is all history. Dr. Mandakini very patiently answered all our questions (no matter how dumb or silly they were) and explained the whole procedure in a very easy to understand language. She is very down to earth person, and understands how emotional these things can get, and handles it really very well. Her staff was very supportive and helpful during the entire process. There was an immediate bonding between us and Dr. Mandakini, and there was no second thought that we were going to put ourselves into the trusted hands of her. She started off Vaishali with some medications in order to prep her for the IUI process.
 
Even though we were driving like about 1.5 hrs one-way to go to her clinic and the number of her patients coming in to see her never seemed to be going down, but no doubt it was fully worth the time we spent commuting. She somehow seemed to have a magical ability to understand your deeper concerns and put you at ease immediately.  She totally understood the time constraint we had. I was going to be in India only for 3 weeks. But Vaishali flew in few weeks early and was going to be staying back in Mumbai for a while. Dr. Mandakini worked with us and made sure that by the time I come to India, we are all set to start the IUI process, and take full advantage of me being there.
 
The next 10 days waiting for the result was the most taxing emotionally. I came to know the results 1 week after I flew back to USA and Vaishali and I was ecstatic to know that the results were positive. And this happened after the very first cycle of IUI procedure itself. Isn't that awesome. We are currently in 9th week of pregnancy, and Dr. Mandakini is still very attentive to us. She is available anytime to answer any questions either by email or cell phone. What is really commendable is she does all that despite being a very busy person, who in addition to handling her clinic & patients, regularly attends international conferences, publishes papers and shares her work with the community. She immediately makes you feel at home and you feel that you are in good hands. Clearly we would never have found a better doctor than Dr. Mandakini Parihar. She and her staff is really a class apart. We got the best possible treatment from them.
 
I would like to take this opportunity to let all those who come to this website know, that having Dr. Mandakini take care of you would be the most important decision you will take during your treatment. You can be rest assured that you are in the trusted hands of a doctor who is a well known expert in this field. We thank to God for helping us make our dreams come true by creating beautiful talented people like Dr. Mandakini Parihar. And I thank my brother-in-law for referring us to her. As assuring as it may sound, being a patient of Dr. Mandakini you will NOT be disappointed. May God bless you.
 
Message From: Dr. Rajeswari Sivananthan
City of Origin: Chennai

Comments:

This is Dr. Rajeswari Sivananthan from Chennai. We are married for the last 2 years and don't have a kid yet. We later found that we have infertility realted issues from both of us.

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We were searching in the net through Google for infertility related treatment and for getting in touch with Dr. Rupin Shah whose name alone was referred by Dr. Sarath of Apollo Hospital, Chennai. We happened to see Doctors at Distance.com and mailed to the respective mail id and to our suprise we recieved immediate feedback from Dr. Anand Parihar. Dr. Anand had co-ordinated with Dr. Manadakini - Gynaecologist and with Dr. Rupin Shah and sent a detailed mail as to what could be the remedy. We were really impressed with the service provided by Doctors at Distance.Com

We also would like to thank you for the kind courtesy extended to us when we first met with Dr. Mandakini at Beams Hospital at Mumbai. You spent your quality time listening to us and suggested the right plan of action which we are working on. We sincerely hope that this would result in realising our dream of having a child. We also met with Dr. Rupin Shah, handed over the reference letter given by you and had a detailed discussion with him. He was so helpful and promised to help my husband during IVF treatment

In addition to all this you also helped us in doing Hysterolaparoscopy for me at Dr. Joseph's Nursing home at Chennai. It's very difficult to get Dr. Kurien's appointment , but since you spoke to him personally and referred our case, he gave the appointment immediately and we have successfully finished HysteroLap.

We have been interating through mails and mobile and we are really happy to interact with professionals like you. You have answered all our queries within short notice and we are coming to Mumbai for our IVF during 15th Novemeber and we hope to return to chennai with a positive result.

We are really thankful to God for getting us introduced to Doctors at Distance. com and with Dr.Anand and Dr. Mandakini Parihar

God bless both of you and let Doctors at Distance.com help more and more people like us.

 
Courtesy Dr. Alampallam Venkatachalam:
Name: DR. Mirza Hossain
Treatment taken: High Flex Knee Replacement
 
 
 
 
Courtesy Dr. Alampallam Venkatachalam:
 Name: Mr. Brian Roughton
Country: Stafford Upon Avon, UK
Treatment taken: Bilateral High Flex Knee Replacements
 
 
 
 
Courtesy Dr. Alampallam Venkatachalam:
Name: Mr. John Norman
Country: Soprades, Greece
Treatment taken: Bilateral TKr

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Message From: Dr. AC, Durg

Country: India

Comments:

Mandakini IVF center is a place of hope for all childless couples. Dr Mandakini's friendly, caring and supportive attitude was enough to calm my anxious self. The serene ambiance and the supportive and helpful staff added to the feeling of comfort and reassuared me. I wish and hope that you get the opportunity to help a lot more infertile couples.

 
Message From: A. G.

Treatment taken: Liposuction

City of Origin: London

Comments:

Dear Everybody who cared for me!!

Second time in three months. So it can't be bad. Was here in Mumbai on 2 overseas trips with my husband & looked up liposuction on www.ask.com & it was as easy as that. No one knew me & it was fab. But am going back after meeting some fantastic, caring people. Thank you Dr. Das Gupta & Dr. Parihar for taking good care of me. Will be back to have breast up-lifts, tummy tuck and face lifts in 20 years time. So I will be advertising your services to my friends & start off the trend.

Thanks again & I wont forget everything done that's been done for me & giving me a comfortable stay in Mumbai.

 
Message From: N. I. D.

Treatment taken: Bariatric Surgery

Comments:

I was born & brought up in Joint Family, Being the youngest of all I was loved & cared by all. At puberty my weight was around 65kg which gradually increased over time, after Marriage I had three miscarriages, forcing me for bed rest in anticipation of child along with other drug(Hormonal) treatment.

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During the 1st successful pregnancy (Normal Delivery) my weight was 114 kg which was post - delivery 107 kg which bothered me very much causing lots of Anxiety, feeling of guilty for weight gain which increased day by day, affecting in physical fitness & emotional changes. I tried some Aerobic exercise tried to control my Diet, used Mechanical apparatus for weight loss but in vain. After IInd Pregnancy (CS) my weight was all time high i.e. 130kg which made me very nervous along with complication's of massive weight gain started arising (High blood Pressure, knee pain difficulty in breathing etc.)

I was desperate to reduce my weight for better living and physical fitness, but no methods was helping me since my problem was over eating in stress. I had no control over it. I can not describe my mental status of that time. (Hesitation, Anxiety, restlessness & rarely only once suicide thought)

I was desperate to do any thing (Expect Diet Control) for weight for weight reduction, In search I came to know about surgical procedures for weight reduction (Castric Binding etc.) I chose Gastric-Binding and was operated upon on 19th Dec. 2005 by charming and sincere Expert Dr. MUFFAZAL LAKDAWALA and his team. With in span of one weak my weight gain stopped and I started loosing my body weight hence after within 11 month's of post operative period I lost 34Kg. of body weight. Which was not possible by any other means before?

 
 
 

In a alternative methods (like Yoga, Exercise, Drugs etc.) people find to loose weight initially but as you stop practicing them again there is weight gain. Which is not a case in Gastric-Binding as weight gain does not occur at any way.

Today I feel more energetic, cheerful. I don't have pain in my knee's, my blood pressure is normal and my weight is 85 Kg. Igo for shopping. I can purchase ready made dresses, earlier which were not their body size.

I strongly recommend to all obese person whose cause of obesity is directly related to cating habits and those who can not control their Diet, should consider for Gastric Binding as it reduces food intake by 60 to 70% and automatically helping in weight loss.

I think to most handsome persone of world my Husband for taking lots of care, support guiding and helping me during this period.

 
Message From: M. & A.

Treatment taken: Infertility

Comments:

Being bestowed with parenthood is the sweetest gesture of the creator when he allows a man and woman to participate in his plan of creation.

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My wife and self went through years of being probed at medically and psychologically to be diagnosed with PCOD ovaries.

Indeed the pain of what was revealed to us was far intense than PCOD itself, and then started the intense search to beat nature itself and month after month we tried and humans as we are we failed.

God made humans, but to some he gave his own entended hands, he gave them a part of himself, he shared with them his power of creation.

Dr. Mandakini was like a god send angel who bought in gods blessings in our lives. Indeed we thanks god for the privilege of parenthood, but at the same time we are amazed at the way the creator is using Dr. Mandakini for his work.

We are overwhelmed by her confidence in her god given ability, that she has horned and chisled out further to achieve the laser like accuracy in her diagnosis and thereafter the cure.

Let a million wombs bear the fruit of the creator, planted by the creator himself but nursed by Dr. Manadakini to life. May the blessings and prayers of two million parents guide and support her in her achievements towards her goals.

God bless you Dr. Manadakini and use you immensely for his work.

 
Courtesy Dr. Vijay Bose:
Surgery Done at: ARCH, Chennai

Name: Mr. Blaise Eagleheart - Fitness Instructor

Treatment taken: Hip Resurface(BHR) Surgery

Comments:
Mr. Blaise Eagleheart a fitness instructor from Canada underwent Bilateral Birmingham Hip Resurface (BHR) Surgeryat Asian Regional Center for Hip Resurfacing (ARCH). Chennai. Being a physical instructor, he is fully appreciative of the extent of restoration of form and function following hip resurfacing surgery. His detailed account and experience of the Hip Resurfacing (HRS) surgery is available at Post Rehab Online.
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Courtesy Dr. Vijay Bose:
Surgery Done at: ARCH, Chennai

Name: Mr. Jonathan Montenegro - Golfer

Treatment taken: Hip Resurfacing Surgery

Comments:
Mr. Jonathan Montenegro, an avid golfer is back to what he loves best following Hip Resurfacing Surgery in Chennai.He says that he has managed to reduce his golfing handicap post surgery.

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Surgery Done at: ARCH, Chennai

Name: Dr. G. R. Balzliel - Missionary Hospital Doctor

Treatment taken: Hip Resurfacing Surgery

Comments:

Dr. G. R. B is the Superintendent of a Missionary Hospital in Shimla. He leads medical teams to out reach clinics in remote villages in the difficult snow filled mountain terrain, sometimes having  to carry heavy supplies on the shoulder for hours together. He opted to have Birmingham Hip Resurfacing when he developed arthritis of his right hip.  He feels his pursuits to take modern medical care to remote villages have become more intense after the Birmingham Hip Resurface(BHR) Surgery.

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Surgery Done at: ARCH, Chennai

Name: Ms. Kim Reiser - Mountain Hiker

Treatment taken: Hip Resurfacing Surgery

Comments:
I continue to be excited and thankful about my progress. At the end of week 4, I was hiking at the edge of the wilderness again and doing stream crossings in the crystal clean mountain water. During the 6th week, my hiking time was up to 8 hours on relatively easy terrain along the headwaters of the Dearborn river. My quads and hamstrings are building strength daily and the ROM is almost back to normal. I still am challenged by a full squat but I keep working on it each day using props for support.

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I don't tire of telling you how grateful I am to be walking again and to be able to enjoy the restorative beauty of the Montana mountains--it's absolutely terrific!
I passed my physical exam for entry into the RN program with flying colors. The doctor was amazed at my quick recovery and declared me top fit for clinical rotations. Now just one more year to go and I'll transitions from an LPN to an RN and then hope to work on the med/surg floor in the veterans hospital here in Helena.
I hope all is well with you and the staff at the Apollo hospital. Kindly pass along my fond regards.
 
 
Courtesy Dr. Vijay Bose:
Surgery Done at: ARCH, Chennai

Name: Mr. Tom Raudaschl - Ski Guide

Treatment taken: Hip Resurfacing Surgery

Comments:

Mr. Tom Raudachal from Canada is professional mountain guide who had his Hip Resurfacing in chennai (ARCH). Two months after his surgery he started cross country skiing and at the 4 month mark commenced his full  professional duties which is heliskiing on a daily basis. He also won a skiing competition for his age group at the same time.

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Dear Vijay, thanks to you and Apollo Hospitals I am back at 100 % duties as a Mountain guide. 2 months after surgery I started x-county skiing and after 4 months I am Back country touring and Heliskiing almost every day. The deep joint pain is totally gone , My range of motion is slowly coming back and I don't need help with buckling my ski boots anymore Thank you, thank you , in a few years I will come for the other one, best regards Tom
 
 
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Surgery Done at: ARCH, Chennai

Name: Mr. Russel Kappius - Semi Professional Cyclist

Treatment taken: Hip Resurfacing Surgery

Comments:
Mr Russel Kappius  is a semiprofessional cyclist and started competing in cycling events 4 months after Hip Resurface Surgery.
 
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Surgery Done at: ARCH, Chennai

Name: Pam Barnes, America - Ranch Horsewoman

Treatment taken: Hip Resurfacing Surgery

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Surgery Done at: ARCH, Chennai

Name: Mr. C. P. - Sitar Player

Treatment taken: Hip Resurfacing Surgery

Comments:
Mr. C. P. after Hip Resurfacing Surgery
 
Picture showing the 'Sitar Position'
 
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Surgery Done at: ARCH, Chennai

Name: Mr. Richard Millman - Squash Professional

Treatment taken: Hip Resurfacing Surgery

Comments:
Hi everyone,  What a weekend of world class squash for those that were there. I am sure you all enjoyed Friday's exhibition between David Palmer and John White, which went to a thrilling 5 sets with John just squeeezing through..

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Richard Millman Playing Squash
 
Richard Millman 3rd from left to right
 
Courtesy Dr. Vijay Bose:
Surgery Done at: ARCH, Chennai

Name: Mr. Ken Miller - Surfer

Treatment taken: Hip Resurfacing Surgery

Comments:
 
 
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Surgery Done at: ARCH, Chennai

Name: Dr. William Cory Foulk - Ironman Triathlon Competitor

Treatment taken: Hip Resurfacing Surgery

Comments:

Dr. William Cory Foulk from the United States of America (USA) is a Ironman Triathlon competitor. He participated in the European Triathlon Competition held in Frankfurt in July 2006 seven months Post Hip Resurfacing Surgery in ARCH, Chennai. Some of the pictures from the competition can be viewed below.

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The World Championships is held in Kailua Kona, Hawaii each October. This was the third Ironman distance triathlon I attempted this year (post-op); I failed to finish the first in July due to dehydration (that was in Frankfurt, Germany, and is the European Championship) but had a very good bike and a pretty good run going. The second was in Honolulu, Hawaii two weeks later, in August 2006, and I not only finished but won my division and qualified for the World Championships.

The hip is significantly better than it has been for years - absolutely no pain, a much better range of motion - as you can see from the cycling photo, you have to bring your knee to your chest 80 times per minute - for 6 hours! I am noticing much better power as the tendons seem to finally be recovering from years of chaffing across that joint. Great news!

I have been invited to compete in the Ultraman World Championships the last weekend of November, and expect to place in the top ten overall in that event, which is longer then a regular Ironman triathlon. I feel confident that I will be on equal footing with the other competitors throughout.

Thank you again for your efforts in getting me here, Aloha, Cory.
 
This is the 2006 Ironman World Championships held October 21, 2006 - 10 months to the day of my procedure!

I had a wonderful time all day, and had no difficulty completing the distances of 2.4 miles swimming, 112 miles bicycling, and 26.2 miles running, despite difficult weather conditions throughout the day. My time was 90 minutes faster than last years time, despite the fact that i was taking it very easy so as to not undo any of your fine handiwork!

I expect next year to be back as competitive as I ever was, with absolutely no concession to the BHR hip . I had absolutely no pain before, during, or after this event.

Thank you again for correcting a once debilitating condition, Aloha, Cory.
 
 
 
Courtesy Dr. Vijay Bose:
Surgery Done at: ARCH, Chennai

Name: Mr. Scott Kopperud - TaeKwon-Do Grand Master

Treatment taken: Hip Resurfacing Surgery

Comments:
After training in TaeKwon-Do for only two years, Scott Kopperud gave up hockey to pursue the dream of achieving his Black-Belt, which he did two years later. Since that time, many years ago, he has gone on to become a Canadian National TaeKwon-Do Champion three times in both Forms and Free-Fighting, and twice in Board-Breaking. Kopperud is certified in both the "world" and "international" styles of TaeKwon-Do as a Master Instructor. With over five years experience as a high school teacher in the areas of physical education, English and special needs education, Kopperud has dedicated much of his time in the past eight years to developing and refining the "Kopperud" system of TaeKwon-Do instruction. Dropping all other professional activities in 1991, he has  dedicated his time solely to TaeKwon-Do, the expansion of his 24 schools and the development of Unified TaeKwon-Do International. Kopperud travels often, giving seminars and providing quality instruction and support to TaeKwon-Do instructors world wide. Master Kopperud was examined and promoted to the rank of 7th Dan Black-Belt many years ago in the United States by a panel of 12 TaeKwon-Do and Martial Arts Masters. This examination was witnessed and endorsed by over one hundred TaeKwon-Do Black-Belts. Kopperud was the youngest North American to achieve this rank and is the first to do so in both the "international" and "world" styles.

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On June 4, 1999 in Cologne, Germany, Scott L. Kopperud was promoted to the rank of 8th Dan Black-Belt Grand Master by an International Panel of TaeKwon-Do Experts, Grand Masters, Masters, Chief Instructors and Instructors. Grand Master Kopperud is the youngest TaeKwon-Do practitioner to achieve this rank which was awarded to him for dedication to the development and continuing evolution of TaeKwon-Do as well as his superior physical and technical expertise in the execution of the art.
 
One month after Hip Resurfacing Surgery in Chennai
Scott Kopperud doing the kick in two weeks after Hip Resurface Surgery in Chennai
 
Grand Master Scott L. Kopperud (Alberta "Badlands" in Canada)
 

Grand Master Scott L. Kopperud (near UTI headquarters in Saskatoon Canada)

 

Grand Master Scott L. Kopperud (Flying Side Kick, Bellingham Mass)

 

Grand Master Scott L. Kopperud with Chief Inst. A. Glenn Fox
(Side Kick, Camrose Alberta Canada)

 
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Surgery Done at: ARCH, Chennai

Name: Ms. Joan Gunness - Yoga Instructor

Treatment taken: Hip Resurfacing Surgery

Comments:
I celebrated my 1 year anniversary of my left BHR (Birmingham Hip Resurfacing)on July 30, 2006! It was one year ago on that date that my life underwent a profound and beautiful transformation under the golden hands of Dr. Vijay C. Bose. I am 52 years old and have been a dancer, children's creative dance teacher and yoga teacher for over 30 years. I had been struggling for over 5 years with increasingly debilitating osteoarthritis in both hips. Literally, my students were in pain watching me try to walk down the hall - I was in continual pain and in many ways, disabled. It was impossible to walk more than a few blocks and was becoming increasingly difficult to work and enjoy my natural love of life. Thankfully, I found out about Hip Resurfacing and then, Dr. Vijay C. Bose and the India experience. Once I communicated via email with Dr. Vijay C. Bose, my fears vanished and I eagerly made plans for my upcoming surgery. Words can hardly describe the magnificence of my entire experience from hospital stay to the stay at the Taj Resort on the Indian Ocean! I was treated with such kindness, gentleness and professionalism by the staff of the hospital Nurses were continually checking to be sure my needs were met and Dr.Vijay C. Bose visited me everyday despite his busy and demanding schedule! My recovery was astonishing! I was walking with the elbow crutches comfortably within a few days, down to 1 crutch within 2 weeks and back to teaching the day after my return from India (mind you, I was not doing a lot of poses, but I was up there teaching!!). Yes, it has taken a lot longer to fully recover, but the beauty of it is, I am still gaining in range of motion and strength! My life is so vastly improved from where I was a mere year ago that I feel blessed as if by a miracle! Hip resurfacing gave me my life back and additionally, my trip to India was a gift of a lifetime leaving an indelible impression in my heart.

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Ms Joan Gunnes from the United States of America (USA). is a yoga instructor specializing in teaching yoga for children. She has embarked on a two year programme known as the radiant child yoga programme. Photographs show the Resurfaced Hip Coping with the high demands of flexibility for the various postures.