Pinnacle Blooms
@ Khammam

Empowering children with everything child needs, to-be self-sufficient for becoming natural part of the mainstream society, schools & be accepted as what they are, so that children can earn bright future.

Our soul purpose of existence is: enriching families with effective skills & intervention strategies for overall development of the children through hand crafted programs by industry experts leading to overall development of the child thus happy families.

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Team

Maisa Aparna

Occupational Therapist, Khammam

Anusha yengala

Behavioural Therapist, Khammam

M.rohini

Speech Therapist, Khammam

banoth jhansi rani

Speech Therapist, Khammam

DARA SAM ANURAAG

Admin Manager, Khammam

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Admin Manager, Khammam

Dhanalakshmi Pedakota

Occupational Therapist, Khammam

K E Havila

Occupational Therapist, Khammam

Asalla Raj kumar

Admin Manager, Khammam

Gamini Pujitha Lakshmi

Behavioural Therapist, Khammam

Updates

Collab Topic - Behavioural therapy

6/6/2023 9:51:50 AM

OBSESSION:

Obsessions are repeated, recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses or images that causes distressing emotions such as anxiety ,fear or disgust .
Obsession is also considered as Fear of being contaminated by touching the objects or being touched by.
Main types of obsession are :
1. Contamination Symptoms/ Mental contamination
2. Unaccepted and taboo thoughts
3. Symmetry and Arranging
4. Doubt and harm.
5. Intrusive thoughts
6. Hoarding

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Collab post - Occupational therapy

6/5/2023 9:30:31 AM

Definition : Miller Fisher syndrome (MFS) is a rare disorder that causes your immune system to attack nerves, usually starting in your face. It can affect the nerves that control your eye muscles, so you may have trouble moving your eyes. MFS also can cause problems with your coordination and reflexes. Symptoms usually follow a viral or bacterial infection.
CAUSES:
Both GBS and MFS are triggered by a viral infection, most commonly the flu or a stomach bug. Symptoms generally start appearing from one to four weeks after infection with the virus.

No one is entirely sure why GBS and MFS develop in response to these common illnesses. Some researchers speculate that the viruses may somehow change the structure of cells in the nervous system, causing the body’s immune system to recognize them as foreign and fight them off. When this happens, nerves can’t transmit signals well. The muscle weakness that’s a characteristic of both diseases can result.
SYMPTOMS :
The most common symptoms of MFS include:

Balance problems.
Changes in the way you walk.
Double vision (diplopia) or blurred vision.
Drooping eyelids (ptosis) or facial paralysis (difficultly moving muscles in your face).
Loss of tendon reflexes in your ankle, knee or arm.
Problems with eye movements.
Sloppy or clumsy muscle movements.

You may also develop:

Breathing problems.
Muscle weakness in your arms and legs.
Swallowing problems.
Tongue weakness.
Diagnosis :
Blood tests: Blood tests can detect high levels of certain antibodies in your blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system produces to fight infections.
Electromyography: An electromyogram is a test that measures how well your muscles are responding to signals from nerves.
Nerve conduction study: This test measures how quickly an electrical signal moves through your nerves.
Spinal tap: During a spinal tap (lumbar puncture), your provider removes a sample from the fluid surrounding your spine and examines the fluid for certain antibodies.
TREATMENT :
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy: IVIG therapy uses purified plasma (the liquid portion of your blood) and healthy antibodies from donors. It can help prevent your immune system from attacking healthy tissue.
Plasma exchange (plasmapheresis): Plasmapheresis is a procedure to filter your blood of plasma that may contain harmful antibodies.
Physical rehabilitation: You may work with a physical therapist or occupational therapist to regain muscle strength, flexibility and coordination. Therapists can help you improve your balance and gait (walking) and show you techniques for performing daily activities.

Prevention :
Avoid contact with people who are sick.
Cover coughs and sneezes.
Disinfect surfaces that you touch often.
Don’t touch your face unless your hands are clean.
Wash your hands often and use hand sanitizer.

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Speech Therapy

6/1/2023 9:48:22 AM

Preface Voice is a critical medium of mortal communication and social commerce; thus, partial or total loss of voice may have profound counteraccusations for quality of life and safety. Problems with the voice can also lead to severe functional and occupational impairment for professionals who calculate heavily on communication, similar as vocalizers, preceptors, attorneys, actors, media personalities, and myriad others. utmost people, in fact, would be affected significantly by a major impairment in their speech. The mortal voice is produced by the passage of exhaled air from the lungs over the wobbling oral crowds; this requires synchronization of diaphragmatic and laryngeal function as well as the shaping of the sound by the lingo, cheeks, and lips. In order to save optimal function, it's stylish to avoid conditioning that can strain the oral crowds, similar as dragged or exorbitantly loud screaming or crying. Organic abnormalities of the deconstruction, similar as nodes, scars, cartilage subluxations, and whim-whams injuries, are likely to beget voice anomalies. A functional voice complaint should be suspected when oral quality is compromised without any identifiable anatomical or neurological factors. preface Voice is a critical medium of mortal communication and social commerce; thus, partial or total loss of voice may have profound counteraccusations for quality of life and safety. Problems with the voice can also lead to severe functional and occupational impairment for professionals who calculate heavily on communication, similar as vocalizers, preceptors, attorneys, actors, media personalities, and myriad others. utmost people, in fact, would be affected significantly by a major impairment in their speech. The mortal voice is produced by the passage of exhaled air from the lungs over the wobbling oral crowds; this requires synchronization of diaphragmatic and laryngeal function as well as the shaping of the sound by the lingo, cheeks, and lips. In order to save optimal function, it's stylish to avoid conditioning that can strain the oral crowds, similar as dragged or exorbitantly loud screaming or crying. Organic abnormalities of the deconstruction, similar as nodes, scars, cartilage subluxations, and whim-whams injuries, are likely to beget voice anomalies. A functional voice complaint should be suspected when oral quality is compromised without any identifiable anatomical or neurolo factor.

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Collab Topic - Occupational therapy

5/30/2023 9:15:15 AM

Posterior interosseous nerve syndrome is a neuropathic compression of the posterior interosseous nerve where it passes through the radial tunnel. This may result in paresis or paralysis of the digital and thumb extensor muscles, resulting in an inability to extend the thumb and fingers at their metacarpophalangeal joints.

CAUSES

Posterior interosseous nerve syndrome is more common in males, manual labourers and bodybuilders, with an incidence of 3 per 100000. With a humeral shaft fracture, there is a 12% chance of associated with radial nerve paralysis. Proximal forearm fractures can also result in posterior interosseous nerve palsy

and it may caused by a traumatic injury, tumors, inflammation .

CHARACTERISTICS

*Forearm pain with no weakness in more mild cases

*In more severe cases, the patient may present with weakness in the wrist and finger extensors.

*Sensations of popping

* Paresthesias, and paresis.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

*History

*Functional limitations or deficits

*Palpation

*Neural tension test

*Muscle testing (with resistance)

SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS

*Electromyography Identify level of compression

*Nerve conduction velocity

*MRI

TREATMENT

Conservative management

*Reduction of local inflammation and swelling around the nerve

*Wrist or elbow splints

*NSAID’s

*Corticosteroid injections

*Therapeutic ultrasound

*Physiotherapy

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Monday smiles

5/29/2023 10:26:44 AM

Monday all smiles on Pinnacle Network Blooms @Khammam Facility 29th May, 2023 We wish you all a wonderful week ahead. Best empowerment to your kids from #1 Autism Treatment, Child Development, Rehabilitation Centres Network. Whatsapp: https://wa.me/+919100181181 #RaiseAgainstAutism #PinnacleSaysItAll #PinnacleBloomsNetwork #1AutismTh

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Collab topic- Behavioural theraphy

5/25/2023 9:43:44 AM

EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES :

The stages of emotional development according to Erik Erikson believed that the human development process occur in stages.

They are:

1. Infancy to 1 year :

* Facial expressions - Happiness, anger and fear

*Reacts with smile to positive input such as touch , smile and smell

How to support?

-Offer physical comfort and affection.

-Hold while feeding babies.

-Talk, read, and sing to children from infancy.

-Respond positively in words and tone.

-Exhibit consistency and predictability in responses.

-Acknowledge emotions.

-Offer names for the child’s feelings.

-Set fair limits firmly and calmly.

-Establish daily routines.

2. Toddler hood Age 1 to 2 years:

* Interaction with others

* Use interactive gestures like waving hand

Commonly take part in interactive play, such as peek-a-boo.

During this stage, toddlers typically begin to learn empathy, such as feeling upset if another child cries.

Toddlers also look to adults to serve as models of how to stay calm.

How to Support Growth?

-Encourage curiosity and independence.

-Stay calm and offer comfort after outbursts.

-Address anger as a valid emotion.

-Maintain consistency in allowed activities.

-Talk to your children and use names for their feelings.

-Offer praise and encouragement.

-Model empathy for others.

-Encourage social games and taking turns.

-Model effective communication with others.

3. Preschooler (Ages 3 to 5):

During stage 3, emotional development in preschool kids includes learning to control emotions and impulses to fitting with socially acceptable reactions.

They often attempt to test limits and rely on their parents and caregivers for guidance.

*They usually gain cooperative play skills, such as taking turns and sharing.

*Erikson called this phase the ‘play age,’ and it lasts throughout preschool until children enter formal school.

How to Support Growth?

-Help children develop trust in other caring adults.

-Give children your full attention when they talk.

-Offer opportunities to play with others.

-Keep interactions positive and express your own feelings verbally.

-Encourage initiative.

-Discuss the feelings of others.

-Offer praise and encouragement.

-Give positive feedback when feelings are expressed

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Collab topic- occupational therapy

5/23/2023 9:20:42 AM

Heberden's nodes are small, pea-sized bony growths that occur on the joint closest to the tip of the finger, also called the distal interphalangeal joint. Heberden's nodes are a symptom of osteoarthritis (OA) of the hand. Heberden's nodes are named after
SYMPTOMS:
Pain, swelling and stiffness.
Bumps at the ends of your fingers.
Loss of motion.
Enlarged, stiff fingers.
It may be difficult to perform daily tasks, like opening bottles or fastening buttons. You may feel frustrated at your limited range of motion.
INCIDENCE:
Osteoarthritis of the hands is quite common. About half of women and 1 in 4 men will have osteoarthritis of the hands by age 85. Heberden’s nodes are a common symptom of osteoarthritis of the hands.
DIAGNOSIS:
X-ray
TREATMENT:
Non-drug therapies:

Rest your hand.
Wear a splint or orthotic device (orthosis) to help support your finger joints.
Use heat, such as paraffin wax or warm compresses on your hand. You can alternate heat therapy with cold therapy to ease pain, or use heat before activity and ice after activity.
See a hand therapist, who can teach you exercises to keep your hand mobile while protecting your joints. Continuing to use your hand in safe ways is important. Therapists can also teach you about adaptive tools to help you to continue to use your hands for daily activities.

DRUG TREATMENT

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetaminophen (Tylenol®) and counterirritants such as capsaicin or menthol are often available as pills, syrups or lotions.
Steroid injections can also ease pain.
SURGICAL PROCESS:
If Heberden’s nodes and other osteoarthritis symptoms bother you, and nonsurgical options haven’t helped, talk to your healthcare provider. You may want to consider surgery.

Surgical options for people with osteoarthritis at the last joint of the finger include joint fusion, to remove worn-out cartilage and join (fuse) the bones.

Does:
Eat a healthy diet: The Mediterranean diet, which is low in meat and dairy and high in fruits, vegetables, legumes, fish and unsaturated fats, can limit inflammation.
Keep joints mobile: Try walking or low-impact exercise such as swimming and yoga to keep your joints mobile without overstressing them.
Occupational therapy: OT, especially hand OT, can help you learn new ways to use your hands so you can continue to do the tasks of daily living.
Pain relievers: Talk to your healthcare provider about using acetaminophen and NSAIDs to help with inflammation and pain.
Therapy: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help you cope with any stress and anxiety you may feel about living with osteoarthritis.

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Collab topic - Behavioural Therapy

5/19/2023 8:56:33 AM

Self beating and Harming :

Self beating is a way of expression of their emotion symbolises that they are not interested or not cooperative to participate or complete the task and tend to harm or beat them selves to escape from the task that they are not interested to do. Harm is not to intend.

It is the result of an attempt to regulate their immediate physical discomfort or pain. This is also known as self injurious behaviour.

Self harm is intentionally causing physical harm to them selves to manage different emotions or distress caused by the situation .

Self beating includes:

1. Banging their head

2. Self biting

3. Pulling their hair

Self harm for Autistic people:

Self harm can harm anyone.

Some studies suggest that:-

#Autistic people are more likely to self harm than non Autistic people

# Autistic women are more likely to self harm than autistic men

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Collab Topic

5/18/2023 9:08:53 AM

TFCC injury:
Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Injuries, a common cause of ulnar-sided wrist pain, may result from trauma or due to degenerative changes
CAUSES:
Tears from injury can come from:
1) A fall on the hand or wrist
2) A twisting injury (like a drill bit catching, causing a twist of the arm)
3)A fracture at the end of the radius.
SYMPTOMS:
Others may experience some or all of the following symptoms:
1) Clicking or popping while turning the forearm or moving the wrist from side to side
2) Pain
3) Weakness
4) Limited motion.
TREATMENT
Nonoperative:
1) Immobilization,
2)NSAIDS
3)Steroid injections.
4) Splints
5) Activity changes
Operative:
arthroscopic debridement