Multimodal approach to address the multifaceted nature of Chronic Musculoskeletal Disorders: Bridging the gap between research and clinical practice Authors Marwa Asim Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Foundation University Islamabad Muhammad Ehab Azim Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Foundation University Islamabad Furqan Ahmed Siddiqi Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Foundation University Islamabad Farooq Azam Rathore Armed Forces Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFIRM), Rawalpindi, Pakistan. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.24-44 Abstract Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders encompass variousconditions impacting bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments,and nerves. An estimated 1.71 billion individuals globallyhave MSK disorders, causing disability and reduced qualityof life. Literature contradicts the notion thatmusculoskeletal pain and disability solely arise fromphysical impairments; psychological, behavioural, andsocial factors contribute significantly. These facetsinfluence pain perception and chronic impairmentdevelopment. Common interventions—medication,exercise, manual and hydrotherapy, electro-thermalmodalities, behavioural and alternative therapies—addresspain individually, yet lack the comprehensive responserequired. In contrast, a multimodal approach combinesdiverse therapies tailored to individual needs. It ensureslasting symptom relief, prevents recurrence, and improvesfunction. Although proven effective, clinicalimplementation of this approach remains limited. Thismini-review discusses the reasons behind this gap,underscores multimodal approach importance, andenlightens rehabilitation professionals on its potential formanaging chronic musculoskeletal issues.MeSH Keywords: Humans, Musculosketal Pain, Quality ofLife, Social Factors, Hydrotherapy, ComplementaryTherapies. Downloads Full Text Article Published 2024-05-24 How to Cite Marwa Asim, Muhammad Ehab Azim, Furqan Ahmed Siddiqi, & Farooq Azam Rathore. (2024). Multimodal approach to address the multifaceted nature of Chronic Musculoskeletal Disorders: Bridging the gap between research and clinical practice. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 74(6), 1199–1201. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.24-44 More Citation Formats ACM ACS APA ABNT Chicago Harvard IEEE MLA Turabian Vancouver Download Citation Endnote/Zotero/Mendeley (RIS) BibTeX Issue Vol. 74 No. 6 (2024): JUNE Section REHABILITATION SCIENCES CORNER License Copyright (c) 2024 Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.