Somatic symptom disorders are a group of disorders, all of which fit the definition of physical symptoms similar to those observed in physical disease or injury for which there is no identifiable physical cause. As such, they are a diagnosis of exclusion.
Occupational therapists use special equipment to help children with developmental disabilities. Occupational therapists treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working.
Physical therapy offers two objectives: physical rehabilitation and pain relief. Someone with a shoulder injury or patients who have suffered a traumatic injury often need physical therapy to regain normal motion as injuries heal. In such cases, a PT designs a plan to increase range of motion and minimize pain.