Arthralgia and Myalgia in Long COVID: Clinical Management

Clinical Scenario

This protocol addresses patients with Post COVID-19 condition (long COVID) who experience arthralgia (joint pain) or myalgia (muscle pain) as part of their persistent symptom complex. These musculoskeletal symptoms are a recognised feature of long COVID and warrant targeted clinical evaluation.

Management Approach

For long COVID patients with ongoing joint or muscle pain, current evidence supports involving specialist clinical expertise — the full protocol defines the appropriate pathway and conditions for this step.

The complete structured regimen, including the specific referral pathway, is available via the link below.