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Background/Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders are common among health care workers worldwide. They are a common cause of severe, longterm pain and physical disability. Physiotherapists are highly skilled, licensed health care professionals who work to aid patients relieve pain, restore strength and improve mobility so the purpose of this study was to ascertain the prevalence for WRMDs among north Gujarat region physiotherapists. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey study was conducted in the north Gujarat region over a period of six months. The questionnaire was emailed to 120 physiotherapists. Questionnaire included demographic information such as age and clinical experience. Self-reports of workrelated musculoskeletal symptoms and troubles they experienced during work and another questionnaire had questions regarding which body part is affected. The data was analyzed using the Microsoft Excel. Results: 120 participants completed a musculoskeletal health questionnaire and participants were identified as having musculoskeletal symptoms. The most common site of injury was the neck (40.83%). The lower back (33.33%) was the second most common site of injury. The majority of respondents cited managing a large number of patients a day, continuously assuming uncomfortable positions, and manual therapy methods as risk factors. Reducing contact time with patients was identified as the most common coping strategy. Conclusion: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders constitute a significant health risk in the field of physiotherapists. The prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physiotherapists in North Gujarat region is high.