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Musculoskeletal disorders can be divided broadly into joint diseases, physical disabilities, spinal disorders, and traumatic conditions according to the World Health Organization. More than 150 diseases and syndromes are included in the category of musculoskeletal diseases, including arthritis, osteoporosis, and chronic back pain. , These are worsening diseases accompanied by pain and affect the movement of the musculoskeletal system (i.e. muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, vertebrae, blood vessels, etc.).

Health Implications:

Musculoskeletal disorders pose a heavy burden to individuals, health systems, and social care systems. It is one of the leading causes of illness and physical disability in developed and developing countries, and it also results in increased health care expenditures and lost working days. The Global Burden of Disease Study 2010 indicates that low back pain was one of the three main causes for years of healthy life lost in Qatar.

Health Goals Associated with Musculoskeletal Disorders

• Reducing the proportion of adults with arthritis or its symptoms who suffer from movement impairment
• Reducing the proportion of adults with arthritis or its symptoms who suffer from a serious psychological crisis
• Reducing the proportion of adults with chronic low back pain or symptoms who suffer from movement impairment
• Reducing the proportion of adults over 50 with osteoporosis
• Increased proportion of adults with arthritis who receive medical advice about physical activity or exercise
• Increase the proportion of overweight and obese adults with arthritis who receive weight loss medical advice