Background: Burn is a serious health problem globally. Every year more than 300, 000 people die from fires only and millions of people are disabled and disfigured by severe burns. Survivors of burns often lead to a life complicated not only by the physical consequences of the burns, but also by stigma and discrimination related to the disability and disfigurement. The aim of the study was to assess the predisposing factors for joint contractures among patients with burn. The research question: what are the predisposing factors for joint contractures among patient with burn? Research design: A descriptive/exploratory research design was utilized to achieve the purpose of this study.