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This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the incidence and nature of musculoskeletal manifestations in individuals recovering from COVID-19.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>A systematic search across PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science was performed up to February 15, 2024, to identify studies reporting on musculoskeletal symptoms post-COVID-19. Observational studies which reported any musculoskeletal symptoms of PASC were included. Data were pooled using a random-effects model to calculate the incidence of symptoms, with subgroup analyses based on time since infection. Statistical analysis were conducted in R software (V 4.3).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Sixty-four studies were included, demonstrating a pooled prevalence of muscle pain at 28% (95% CI: 22%\u221235%), which increased to 25.9% (95% CI: 20.7%\u221231.7%) at 12 months post-infection. Joint pain showed a pooled prevalence of 14.8% (95% CI: 10.6%\u221220.2%), with no significant temporal change. Muscle weakness was observed in 12.9% (95% CI: 4.2%\u221232.9%) of patients. Notable heterogeneity was observed across studies (<jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic><jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup> &amp;gt; 89% for all symptoms).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Musculoskeletal symptoms are prevalent in individuals with PASC, with muscle pain being the most common. 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