Revisión narrativa sobre lesiones musculoesqueléticas post-COVID en corredores: Reflexiones de una problemática en salud pública

Introduction: It is necessary to reflect on the musculoskeletal injuries suffered by runners after obtaining COVID-19. In this way, the aim is to generate importance for the problem in the field of public health by considering the long-term implications that runners have on recovery and sports performance. Objective: To present a literature review on the musculoskeletal injuries suffered by runners after being infected with COVID-19. Methods: Publications in English with the terms "injuries," "running,” and "long-covid" were reviewed on Pubmed for the period 2020–2024. Conclusions: It is essential that doctors, physiotherapists, coaches, and the community in general are aware of the injuries and repercussions that may be generated; in this way, prevention, early diagnosis, and appropriate treatment activities for post-COVID musculoskeletal injuries in runners are implemented.