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The lower back (32.5%), neck (27.7%), and shoulder (22%) were the most affected areas. The primary risk factors were working while physically fatigued (27.0%), performing manual therapy (18.9%), and performing repetitive tasks (16.9%). Common coping strategies included frequently altering working positions (20.8%) and reducing manual techniques (16.7%).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>WRMSDs are highly prevalent among Libyan physiotherapists. 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