Comparison of two Borg exertion scales for monitoring exercise intensity in able-bodied participants, and those with paraplegia and tetraplegia.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

Cross-sectional cohort study.

Objectives

To compare ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) on Borg's 6-20 RPE scale and Category Ratio 10 (CR10) in able-bodied (AB) participants during upper and lower body exercise, and recreationally active participants with paraplegia (PARA) and athletes with tetraplegia (TETRA) during upper body exercise only.

Setting

University and rehabilitation centre-based laboratories in UK and Netherlands.

Methods

Twenty-four participants were equally split between AB, PARA, and TETRA. AB performed maximal tests using cycle (AB-CYC) and handcycle (AB-HC) ergometry. PARA and TETRA performed maximal handcycle and wheelchair propulsion tests, respectively. Oxygen uptake (V̇O₂) and blood lactate concentration were moni

SUBMITTER: Hutchinson MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8560635 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature