Dancing doctor: Meet 71YO medico who shakes leg to treat patients

Monitor News Desk

A 71-year-old doctor has become an internet celebrity after his videos of dancing therapy went viral

Hailing from Jodhpur, Dr. Raj Dhariwal, is fondly called the dancing doctor. In the videos, Dr. Dhariwal can be seen advising people to dance along with having medicines.

He also does not hesitate to teach some dance steps to children that visit him in the clinic. Despite heart by-pass, Dr. Dhariwal is very much fit as he has included a dance in his daily routine. Reportedly, the elderly has stated that he regularly dances for a while, due to which he is physically and mentally fit.

Media reported that due to his unique method of treatment, locals have accorded him a ‘dancing doctor.’ He says that there is no better way than dancing to keep the body healthy. “I have been fond of dancing since childhood. At 71, I feel I am active in the same way I used to feel at 28” Dr. Raj said.

“I had undergone bypass surgery and three years later I got diabetic. I was also asthmatic for a long time. So, I had to amend my lifestyle to take fewer medicines.”

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