Background: Increased work stress, low tendency of making judgments and bullying at jobs was linked with the increased risk for fibromyalgia (FM) to two to four times. Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists are at risk of work-related injuries and musculoskeletal problems because of the demanding nature of their work.

Methods: A sample of 97 Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists was collected from a reputable hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. The participants were provided with 2016 Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Criteria.

Results: Responses were obtained from 44 Physical Therapists and 53 Occupational Therapists. It was found that 9.3 % of the population met the criteria for fibromyalgia. All the participants found with FM were females. Moreover, 8 occupational therapists were found to meet the criteria for Fibromyalgia while only one physical therapist was found to have fibromyalgia. Furthermore, a ratio of 19 and 14 participants were found to experience symptoms of fibromyalgia; widespread pain index in the range of 4-6 and ≥ 7 respectively while 20 participants were found to experience symptoms severity score ≥ 5. However, they were unable to meet the criteria of fibromyalgia which emphasizes on the early intervention to facilitate their wellbeing.

Conclusion: A prevalence of 9.3% was found from a sample of 97 physical and occupational therapists. Further studies are recommended to understand the medical and psychological risk factors. Moreover, changes in workplace dynamics needs to be considered to eliminate risk of work-related injuries and musculoskeletal problems. Awareness of fibromyalgia symptoms is required for its early detection and management.

Index Terms- Fibromyalgia, pain, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, somatic symptoms, work-related injuries.