- Editor of book "Rheumatology In Primary Care" (Ed I, II and III) - National Book Depot, Mumbai
- Academic Director (Rheumatology), Certificate Course in Primary Care Rheumatology, Certificate Course in Integrated Rheumatology (Ayurveda and Homeopathy) - Quexst Healthcare
- Chapters in ‘API Textbook of Medicine’ (IV Ed) and another in ‘Manual of Rheumatology’ (IRA III Ed, IV Ed)
- Editor, PHRC Bulletin (Special Rheumatology Issue) Oct-Dec 2006, Poona Hospital & Research Centre, Pune
- Lectures in 8 symposia and research papers in four international conferences
- Lectures for doctors, orthopedic surgeons and general public on rheumatologic issues (arthritis, joint pains, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, gout, systemic lupus, pain management, etc.)
- Chairperson for various scientific sessions
- Participation in Rheumatology Training Programs for family doctors, MS (Ortho) and DNB (Medicine and Orthopedics) students.
- Organized Rheumatology training programs for family doctors
Marathi books for public awareness and patient education
- Sandhiwat- Vyayam Ani Yogasane (Translated in Hindi and English). Exercise and Yoga for Arthritis
- Sandhiwat- Aushadhe Ani Ahar-vihar(Translated in Hindi and English). Drugs, diet and life-style for Arthritis
- Sandhiwat- Majhe Anubhav Stories of patients with Arthritis
- Sandhiwat (Padmagandha Prakashan)- Collection of various published articles on Arthritis
- Sandhiwatache Dukhane (KYA Foundation) First book in Indian language containing comprehensive information on Arthritis and Rheumatism.
Publications
Rheumatology
- The association of Foot Posture and Osteoarthritis of the medial compartment of the knee joint: A Systematized Review (MSc Rheumatology dissertation – University of South Wales, UK)
- Approach to arthritis
- Investigations in Rheumatologic Diseases
- Drugs in Rheumatology Practice
- Low Back and Neck Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Arthritis in Children
- Chikungunya and other viral arthritis
- Churg Strauss Syndrome
- Paraneoplastic Rheumatologic Syndromes
- Acute Rheumatic Fever
- Exercise in Arthritis
- Yoga for Arthritis
- Six Illustrated rare Rheumatology Cases
- Classification/Diagnostic Criteria for Common Rheumatologic Conditions (2014)
- Rheumatology and Indian Systems of Medicine, Manual of Rheumatology, Ed 3 (2009)
- Osteitis Condensans Ilii
- Mesenchymal stromal cells in osteoarthritis of the knee joint
- Tofacitinib in Indian Patients of Rheumatoid Arthritis (2020)
Others
- Lipid profile in non-nephrotic chronic renal failure (1982, Dissertation for M.D. Medicine examination, University of Bombay)
- Biliary Cirrhosis (API Textbook of Medicine 4th Ed)
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-pancreatography
- Hepatocellular Jaundice
- Small intestine in patients operated for Duodenal Ulcer
- Role of Women in Smallpox Eradication
- Peak Expiratory Flow Rate
- Dapsone Hypersensitivity Syndrome – a fatal case
- Punarnava- Boerhavia diffusa in cardiopulmonary anasarca
- Lead poisoning due to Ayurveda Medicine
- Jambu Eugenia jambolana in Diabetes
General instructions about exercise
Do exercises in fresh, pleasant environment.
It is better to exercise on empty stomach (morning/evening).
Do not eat anything for about an hour after exercise. Sips of water or other fluids are allowed.
Wear comfortable cotton clothes during exercise.
Use proper footwear during exercise. Use of sports or canvas shoes recommended.
Breathe in and out normally from nose. Avoid mouth-breathing.
Concentrate on your exercise and exercise slowly. Never exercise hastily; do not jerk your joints.
Rest for a minute or so if you feel fatigue.
Concentrate on the joint or muscle group for which you are exercising.
Learn exercises, especially those for shoulder, from a physiotherapist.
One should feel relaxation of muscles after exercise. Increase in pain after exercise may indicate wrong method. Stop exercise and meet your physiotherapist again in such situation.
Be relaxed and maintain proper posture during exercise. It is good to look into a mirror during initial days of exercise.
Maintain a posture for about 10 seconds and return back slowly to resting position.
Start low - for some minutes - and increase your work-out gradually.
Exercise one sided limbs at a time initially. Simultaneous exercise for both limbs will be possible after some days.
Exercise twice each day. Regularity is of utmost importance.
Look for a friend if exercising alone gets boring. Exercise accompanied by music is quite entertaining.
Balanced diet is also necessary appropriate benefits of exercise. Meal timings should be strictly adhered to. Consult a dietitian for reducing weight.
General instructions for yoga practice
Yoga postures should be practiced in a clean and fresh surrounding. Do the asanas on a soft and clean mattress. Use clean, light, loose and minimum clothing.
Do the asanas in morning or evening on empty stomach. Eat light food half an hour after completing practice.
Warm-up, in the form of Soorya-namaskar is desirable prior to asanas.
All movements should be gentle and controlled. Do not jerk your body. Do not over-stretch. Do not use any force to overdo.
Watch your breathing. Breathing should be easy and natural. Exhale while you bend forwards and inhale while bending backwards. Never hold breath.
One should be comfortable in any asana. Do whatever little you can. Do not try to overstretch to attain a pose as given in pictures. Trembling during asana implies overdoing.
Steadiness is of utmost importance. Period of staying in a single pose will increase with practice. Try to contract only those muscles that are required for a particular pose while relaxing all other muscles.
Draw your mind away from your body and concentrate on breathing on attaining desired pose.
Select and practice a few asanas and try to master them.
There should not be any pain, fatigue or sweating during asanas. Do a resting asana if any of these appear. One should feel enthusiastic after a yoga session.
45 minutes of yoga practice each day is desirable. Pranayama may also be done for a few minutes. Regularity is the key to success.