Use of rating of perceived exertion during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and knee osteoarthritis rehabilitation: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear and knee osteoarthritis (KOA) are the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorders of the knee. Rehabilitation with progressive resistance training is recommended for both disorders. Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) is widely used to prescribe, monitor, and control exercise load. However, the lack of detailed methodological description and variability in the use of RPE may hinder its validity. This scoping review summarises methodological aspects of the use of RPE in resistance exercises during ACL reconstruction and KOA rehabilitation. We also aim to identify possible methodological issues related to the use of RPE and provide recommendations for future studies.

Methods and analysis

This scoping review protocol was developed

SUBMITTER: Germano Maciel D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8672024 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature