A importância da ultrassonografia musculoesquelética na identificação precoce de lesões musculares em praticantes recreacionais de corrida de rua: uma revisão integrativa

Abstract

Street running stands out as one of the most accessible forms of physical activity; however, it presents a high incidence of muscle injuries, especially among recreational runners. These injuries are often associated with overload, biomechanical failures, and lack of proper guidance, making early identification essential. METHODS: This is na integrative literature review conducted using SciELO, PubMed, LILACS, and Google Scholar databases, including studies published between 2017 and 2025, with predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The findings show that musculoskeletal ultrasound is na effective, accessible, and low-cost method capable of identifying early muscle alterations, allowing dynamic evaluation and follow-up. Despite limitations such as operator dependency, it has wide clinical applicability and is recommended as a first-line imaging method. CONCLUSION: It is concluded that musculoskeletal ultrasound plays a fundamental role in health promotion, contributing to early diagnosis and safe return to physical activity among recreational runners.