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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and burnout are common among healthcare workers and may negatively impact job satisfaction and overall occupational health. Data specifically addressing physiotherapy technicians, however, remain limited.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To examine the prevalence of WMSDs, burnout, and job satisfaction among physiotherapy technicians working in public and private hospitals.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This observational study was conducted between April 2025 and March 2026. A total of 122 physiotherapy technicians employed in public and private hospitals in Istanbul were included. Demographic data were recorded. The Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire assessed musculoskeletal disorders, the Maslach Burnout Inventory evaluated burnout, and the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire measured job satisfaction. Differences between groups and correlations among the study variables were analyzed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Musculoskeletal pain at any point in life was reported by 91.8% of participants, most commonly in the neck, lower back, and upper back. Musculoskeletal disorder scores were negatively correlated with job satisfaction and positively correlated with emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and total burnout scores. Strong negative correlations were observed between job satisfaction and burnout subdimensions. Technicians in private hospitals had lower job satisfaction and higher emotional exhaustion and depersonalization scores than those in public hospitals.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>WMSDs are highly prevalent among physiotherapy technicians and are significantly associated with increased burnout and reduced job satisfaction. 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