“…However, the use of relatives as paid providers may bring up unintended complications regarding the actual delivery of care, because of the well-documented risk of occupational injury and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among PAS providers [7,8] . Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are defined as "injuries or disorders of the muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage, and disorders of the nerves, tendons, muscles and supporting structures of the upper and lower limbs, neck, and lower back that are caused, precipitated or exacerbated by sudden exertion or prolonged exposure to physical factors such as repetition, force, vibration, or awkward posture" [9] .…”