1. Sample size will be 400.

2. Age starts from 24 years old and more.

3. Body mass index ( BMI ) between 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2

4. Years of ordination

   • (1-3) years novice or probationary
   • (4-10) years of monasticism.
   • more than 10 years of monasticism.

5. Samples will be selected from several monasteries in Egypt.

6. All data collected by Arabic version of Nordic questionnaire.

Study design: Observation study - cross-sectional survey.

Participants: sample size of monks will be 400 subjects of both genders (monks and nuns) randomly selected from different monasteries, Participants aged from 24 years old and above thought monastic years. As:

• (1-3) years novice or probationary
• (4-10) years of monasticism
• more than 10 years of monasticism

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Both genders will include in study.
2. Monks and nuns work in different works administration.
3. Age starts from 24 years old and more.
4. Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Monk or nun had musculoskeletal abnormalities due to causes (congenital or traumatic).
2. Monk or nun with previous operation involving locomotor system.
3. Outside body mass index range.

Monks and Nuns

both genders (monks and nuns) randomly selected from different monasteries

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