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<br> | Borg rating of perceived exertion (RPE) is an outcome measure scale used in exercise intensity prescription. It is use in monitoring progress and mode of exercise in cardiac patients as well as in other patient population undergoing rehabilitation and endurance training. | ||
Borg RPE scale was made by Gunnar Borg for rating exertion and breathlessness during physical activity; that is, how hard the activity is as shown by high heart and respiration rate, profuse perspiration and muscle exertion.<br> | |||
== Intended Population == | == Intended Population == | ||
It is intended for all patient under rehabilitation. and for monitoring exercise prescription in athletes.It is not suitable in children as the scoring is difficult to interpret in this age group. | |||
== Method of Use == | == Method of Use == | ||
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Objective[edit | edit source]
Borg rating of perceived exertion (RPE) is an outcome measure scale used in exercise intensity prescription. It is use in monitoring progress and mode of exercise in cardiac patients as well as in other patient population undergoing rehabilitation and endurance training.
Borg RPE scale was made by Gunnar Borg for rating exertion and breathlessness during physical activity; that is, how hard the activity is as shown by high heart and respiration rate, profuse perspiration and muscle exertion.
Intended Population[edit | edit source]
It is intended for all patient under rehabilitation. and for monitoring exercise prescription in athletes.It is not suitable in children as the scoring is difficult to interpret in this age group.
